Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116 Fax (706) 653-4120
05/10/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council
Subject: (ZC0203-1) Request to rezone approximately 1.3 acres of property
located at the northeast corner of River Road and Schley Road
In March 2002, an application was submitted by Dr. Philip Thomas Schley to
rezone the above property from A-1 (Agricultural) District to C-2 (Neighborhood
Shopping) District as outlined in the attached report. Two (2) property owners
within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Division
did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally
approved based upon the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and
does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended condition is: all lighting
shall be directed internally using deflectors.
The Planning Division recommends denial based on the fact that it is not
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully,
Richard Bishop
Deputy City Manager
cc: Dr. Philip Thomas Schley
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116 Fax (706) 653-4120
STAFF REPORT
ZC0203-1
Applicant: Dr. Philip Thomas Schley
Owner: Same
Location: Northeast corner of River Road & Schley Road
Acreage: 1.3 acres
Current Zoning Classification: A-1 (Agricultural)
Proposed Zoning Classification: C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Current Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Convenience store / gas station
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 2
Land Use Designation: Rural-Residential
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 except water
and
sewer.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The Level Of Service will remain at B.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? A-1 (Agricultural)
South ? A-1 (Agricultural)
East ? A-1 (Agricultural)
West ? A-1 (Agricultural) & C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Reasonableness of Request: The proposed zoning classification is compatible
with
existing land uses.
Attitude of Property Owners: Two (2) property owners within 300 feet were notified of
the rezoning request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments
concerning this rezoning request.
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: The Planning Advisory Commission recommends
conditional approval based upon the fact that it
is
compatible with existing land-uses and does
not
constitute spot zoning. The recommended condition is
: all
lighting shall be directed internally using deflectors.
Planning Division's Recommendation: Denial based on the fact that it is not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Location Map
Land Use Map
Planning District 2 Future Land-Use Map
Photographs
Site Concept
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 03/12/2002
TO: Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
FROM: Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: ZC0203-1 corner of River Road and /Schley Road
The Engineering Department has reviewed the above referenced rezoning
application(s). Our comments to the requested zoning as regarding the
Floodplain Ordinance are as follows:
A. Any apparent impact concerning the Floodplain Ordinance.
B. Floodplain/ Floodway Boundary:
(1) Property(s) lie within a floodplain.
(2) Property(s) lie withing a floodway.
(3) Property(s) is outside of a studied area, and requires an Engineer to show
that it will not be flooded by storm water.
C. Stormwater Runoff Impact:
(1) Any apparent impact.
(2) Impact difficult to determine.
(3) Detention requirements will be determined based on impact to existing
conditions.
(3a) Development will change the runoff from sheet flow to point discharge.
Developer should show on his development plans how he intends to address this
impact.
D. Other: Currently there is some question as to whether Schley Road is in fact
a public road.
Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0203-1 Date: 03/21/2002 Prepared by: R Riley
NAME OF COMPANY OR PERSONS: Dr. Phillip Thomas Schley
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION : NE corner of River Road & Schley Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED : A-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING : C-2
SPECIAL REQUESTS :
COMMENTS:
1. Property access: current (A-1), proposed (C-2)
a) Site must conform to current requirements for
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) District Zoning.
b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.
2. Traffic Circulation and off-street parking:
a) Off-street parking requirements must meet the Codes and regulations
of the City of Columbus section 22-32.
b) Traffic circulation will be changed by this zoning request:
therefore, a deceleration lane must be constructed along River Road.
3. Traffic Impact:
There will be some impact on traffic: however, the construction of driveways on
River Road and Schley Road will alleviate the impact.
4. Roadway/Area Lighting:
Additional lighting will not be needed at the intersection; however, if the
parking lot is illuminated the fixtures need to have cut off partitions that
will reduce lighting trespass.
Department of Engineering
Transportation Planning Division
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4421 Fax (706) 653-4120
Stephen D. Dockter
Chief, Transportation Planning
DATE: 03/12/2002
TO: Will Johnson
Zoning Administrator
FROM: Lynda Temples
Principal Transportation
Planner
SUBJECT: Zoning Case: ZC0203-1
Zoning Classification
Land Use Estimated Traffic Generated(1)
(Veh/Day)
Before Rezoning A-1 85
After Rezoning C-2 2647
River Road & Schley Road Capacity at 7900 for LOS B
Street Functional
Classification Annual Average
Daily Traffic (Veh./Day) Level of Service Number of
Traffic Lanes
Before Rezoning Arterial 4065 B 2
After Rezoning Arterial 6627 B 2
COMMENTS: The above referenced rezoning case will not adversely affect
the existing street and highway network or negatively affect planned
transportation improvement projects. This rezoning case is based on the
network only and does not include intersection or traffic signal impacts.
1) Trip Generation, 6th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineer,
1997
(1) Development and application of Trip Generation Rates, FHWA, USDOT,
1985