Created on 04/25/2018

The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
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Website: www.columbusga.org/planning

STAFF REPORT REZN-02-18-0306
Applicant:	Wright Wade
Owner:	Carol M. Wade
Location	3784 Graham Way
Acreage:	0.26 Acres
Current Zoning Classification:	SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
Proposed Zoning Classification:	RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)
Current Use of Property:	Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property:	Single Family Residential
Council District:	District 5 (Baker)
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation:	Approval based on compatibility with existing land uses.
Planning Departments Recommendation:	Approval based on the Staff Report and compatibility with existing land uses.
Fort Benning's Rcommendation:	N/A
DRI Rcommendation:	N/A
General Land Use:	Inconsistent Planning Area E
Environmental Impacts:	The property does not lie within the 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:	No traffic impact.
Surrounding Zoning:	North - RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1) South - SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) East - RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1) West - RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1)
Reasonableness of Request	The request is compatible with existing land uses.
School Impact	N/A
Buffer Requirements	The site shall include a Category B buffer along all property lines bordered by the SFR2 zoning district. The 3 options under Category B are: 1) 15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story trees, and shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet. 2) 10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall. 3) 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Attitude of Property Owners:	Fifty (50) property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Department received no calls and emails regarding the rezoning.
Additional Information:	N/A
Attachments:	Zoning.pdf Location.pdf Future Land Use.pdf Existing Land Use.pdf Aerial.pdf