Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116 Fax (706) 653-4120
04/09/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council
Subject: (ZC0202-3) Request to rezone approximately 0.25 acre of property
located at 4112 St. Francis Avenue
In February 2002, an application was submitted by Linda Hart to rezone the
above property from R-2 (Low Density Residential) District to A-O
(Apartment-Office) District as outlined in the attached report. Twenty-five
(25) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request.
The Planning Division received a phone call supporting this rezoning request
and a phone call, a letter, and a petition opposing this rezoning request.
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally
approved based upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not constitute spot
zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed
internally using deflectors and 2) only one commercial driveway shall be
permitted.
The Planning Division recommends conditional approval based on the fact that it
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with existing
land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the
Planning Advisory Commission.
Respectfully,
Rick Jones, AICP
Director of Community and
Economic Development
cc: Linda Hart
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
ZC0202-3
Applicant: Linda Hart
Owner: Margaret Pollock
Location: 4112 St. Francis Avenue
Acreage: 0.25 acre
Current Zoning Classification: R-2 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification: A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property: Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property: Doctor's office
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 8
Land Use Designation: Offices
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. The Level Of Service will remain at B.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
South ? A-O (Apartment-Office) & R-2 (Low
Density Residential)
East ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)
West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request: The proposed zoning classification is consistent
with
the Comprehensive Plan.
Attitude of Property Owners: Twenty-five (25) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Division did received a phone
call supporting this rezoning request and a phone call, a letter, and a
petition opposing this request.
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: The Planning Advisory Commission recommends
conditional approval based upon the fact it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, is compatible with existing land-uses, and does not
constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall
be directed internally using deflectors and 2) only one
commercial driveway shall be permitted.
Planning Division's Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that it is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with existing
land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the
Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information: The PAC approved the case by a vote of 5 to 1 to 1 (abstention).
Attachments: Location Map
Land Use Map
Planning District 8 Future Land-Use Map
Photographs
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 02/18/2002
TO: Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
FROM: Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: 4112 St Francis Street
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: There may be existing problems in the area. Provisions should be
made to minimize impact.
Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0202-3 Date: 02/21/2002 Prepared by: R. Riley
NAME OF COMPANY OR PERSONS: Linda Hart
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION : 4112 St. Francis Avenue
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED : R-2
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING : A-O
SPECIAL REQUESTS :
COMMENTS:
1. Property access: current (R-2), proposed (A-O)
a) Site must conform to current requirements for
A-O (APARTMENT-OFFICE) District Zoning.
b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.
c) This site has only 75 feet of frontage along St. Francis Avenue;
therefore, only one commercial driveway can be permitted.
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 not be changed by this zoning request.
3. Traffic Impact:
No significant traffic impact to surrounding properties or streets.
.
4. Roadway/Area Lighting:
No additional lighting will be needed; 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: 02/20/2002
TO: Will Johnson
Zoning Administrator
FROM: Lynda Temples
Principal Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: Zoning Case: ZC0202-3
Zoning Classification
Land Use Estimated Traffic Generated(1)
(Veh/Day)
Before Rezoning R-2 14
After Rezoning A-O 40
4112 St. Francis Avenue (LOS at Woodruff Road) Capacity at
13,600 for LOS B
Street Functional
Classification Annual Average
Daily Traffic (Veh./Day) Level of Service Number of
Traffic Lanes
Before Rezoning Arterial 11,857 B 4
After Rezoning Arterial 11,883 B 4
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 inpacts.
1) Trip Generation, 6th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineer,
1997
(1) Development and application of Trip Generation Rates, FHWA, USDOT,
1985