Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

Staff Report
ZC0706-6

Applicant
Kristi Barry
Owner
Lana Golden
Location
8200 Fortson Road
Acreage
5.101 acres
Current Zoning Classification
RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
Proposed Zoning Classification
GC (General Commercial)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is: reduce the open and enclosed runs

setbacks from 250 feet to 100 feet from all property lines.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designations: Mixed Commercial / Industrial
Environmental Impacts
The property does not lie within a floodway and floodplain area. The developer

will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development

permit, if a permit is required.
City Services
Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? GC (General Commercial)

South ? RE1 (Residential Estate 1)

East ? Rail line

West ? GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the future land-use map

of the Comprehensive Plan.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
No buffer requirement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Eleven (11) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments concerning the

rezoning request.
Additional Information
This parcel was part of the Tompkins Estate that was auctioned off into

numerous parcels. Most parcels have been developed as service commercial and

light manufacturing.



This area is an appropriate area for this type of use due to the absence of

residential uses.
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