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: (ZC0203-5) Request to rezone approximately 9.5 acres of property
located at the southeast corner of Moon Road and Stone Mill Drive
In March 2002, an application was submitted by Developers-Investors, Inc. to
rezone the above property from R-2 (Low Density Residential) District to A-O
(Apartment-Office) District as outlined in the attached report. Sixty-three
(63) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request.
The Planning Division received two opposing comments and one supportive comment
concerning 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
and a policy statements, it is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served
by water, sewer, and all city services, and it does not constitute spot
zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed
internally using deflectors, 2) a deceleration lane shall be required as
determined by the City Traffic Engineer, and 3) only one driveway shall be
permitted on Moon Road.
The Planning Division recommends conditional approval based on the fact that it
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and it is
compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as
those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Respectfully,
Richard Bishop
Deputy City Manager
cc: Developers-Investors, Inc.
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
ZC0203-5
Applicant: Developers-Investors, Inc.
Owner: Same
Location: SE corner of Moon Road and Stone Mill Drive
Acreage: 9.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification: R-2 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification: A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Drug store & Offices
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 2
Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / 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. The Level Of Service will remain at C.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? C-3 (General Commercial)
South ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)
East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & R-2 (Low
Density Residential)
West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request: The proposed zoning classification is
consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and its
policy
statements.
Attitude of Property Owners: Sixty-three (63) property owners within 300 feet were
notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Division received two opposing
comments and one supportive comment concerning this rezoning request.
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: The Planning Advisory Commission recommends
conditional approval based upon the fact that it is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements, it is compatible with
existing land-uses, it is served by water, sewer, and all city services, and it
does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) all
lighting shall be directed internally using deflectors, 2) a deceleration lane
shall be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer, and 3) only one
driveway shall be permitted on Moon Road.
Planning Division's Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that it is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and it is
compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as
those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Location Map
Land Use Map
Planning District 2 Future Land-Use Map
Photographs
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 03/27/2002
TO: Will Johnson, Zoning Adminstrator
FROM: Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: SE Corner of Moon Road and Stone Mill Dr
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: Your comments go here
Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0203-5 Date: 03/27/2002 Prepared by:
NAME OF COMPANY OR PERSONS: Developers-Investors, Inc.
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION : SE corner of Moon Road & Stone Mill Drive
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED : R-2
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING : A-O
SPECIAL REQUESTS :
COMMENTS:
1. Property access: current (R-1), proposed (A-O)
a) Site must conform to current requirements for
A-O (Apartment -Office) District Zoning.
b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards: only one driveway
will be allowed along Moon Road. A deceleration lane with tapers will be
required: 150 feet lane and 75 tapers. In addition to this, improvements are
scheduled for Moon Road at this site; therefore, the plans for developing this
site must incorporate the improvements along Moon Road.
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:
The construction of the multilane Whittlesey Parkway and the left turns along
Moon Road should reduce the impact of this development.
.
4. Roadway/Area Lighting:
Additional lighting will not 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: 03/28/2002
TO: Will Johnson, Zoning Adminstrator
FROM: Lynda Temples, Principal Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: Zoning Case: ZC0203-5
Zoning Classification
Land Use Estimated Traffic Generated(1)
(Veh/Day)
Before Rezoning R-2 528
After Rezoning A-0 2278
Moon Road & Stone Mill Drive Capacity at
11800 for LOS C
Street Functional
Classification Annual Average
Daily Traffic (Veh./Day) Level of Service Number of
Traffic Lanes
Before Rezoning Arterial 9937 C 2
After Rezoning Arterial 11687 C 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