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
ZC0609-6

Applicant
Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity
Owner
Same
Location
2515 3rd Avenue & 212-218 26th Street
Acreage
0.31 total acre
Current Zoning Classification
RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification
SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4)
Council District
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that 800 8th Avenue is a downzone from RMF2 and all

of the properties are compatible with existing land-uses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that all of the properties are compatible with

existing land-uses.
Fort Benning's Recommendation
N/A
DRI Recommendation
N/A
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 5

Land Use Designation: General Commercial
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. See Traffic Report.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) / RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

South ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

East ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2)

West ? RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) / GC (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
School Impact
No school impact.
Buffer Requirements
The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer requirement along all

property lines bordered by the GC zoning district. The 3 options under

Category A are:

1) 5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear

feet and a wood fence or masonry wall

2) 10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental

grasses per 100 linear feet

3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners
Forty-seven (47) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

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

rezoning request.
Additional Information
None.
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