Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116 Fax (706) 653-4120
04/12/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council
Subject: (ZC0202-4) Request to rezone approximately 8.41 total acres of
properties located at the southeast corner of Buena Vista Road and Moye Road
In February 2002, an application was submitted by Baxter Edwards to rezone the
above property from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General
Commercial) District as outlined in the attached report. Nine (9) property
owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning
Division received a letter opposing this rezoning request.
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally
approved based upon the fact that although it is not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, it does not
constitute spot zoning, and it will not have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The recommended conditions are: l) all lighting shall
be directed internally using deflectors and 2) the permissible uses currently
granted in Sec. 22-22, C-3 General Commercial District, shall be further
restricted to preclude the following: Sections (B)(2); (B)(3)(i); (B)(3)(j);
(B)(20)(c); (B)(14)(f.1); and (B)(13)(a).
The Planning Division recommends denial based on the fact that it is not
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully,
Rick Jones, AICP
Director of Community and
Economic Development
cc: Baxter Edwards; Jacob Beil
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
ZC0202-4
Applicant: Baxter Edwards
Owner: Same
Location: Southeast corner of Buena Vista Road and Moye Road
Acreage: 8.41 total acres
Current Zoning Classification: R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification: C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property: Vacant / One residential structure
Proposed Use of Property: Office
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 11
Land Use Designation: Low Density 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.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The Level Of Service will remain at A.
Surrounding Zoning: North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & R-2
(Low
Density Residential)
South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request: The proposed zoning classification is compatible
with
existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners: Nine (9) property owners within 300 feet were notified of
the rezoning request. The Planning Division received a letter opposing this
rezoning request.
Planning Advisory Commission's Recommendation: The Planning Advisory Commission recommends
conditional approval based on the fact that although it is not consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, it does not
constitute spot zoning, and it will not have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The recommended conditions are: l) all lighting shall
be directed internally using deflectors and 2) the permissible uses currently
granted in Sec. 22-22, C-3 General Commercial District, shall be further
restricted to preclude the following: Sections (B)(2); (B)(3)(i); (B)(3)(j);
(B)(20)(c); (B)(14)(f.1); and (B)(13)(a).
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 11 Future Land-Use Map
Photographs
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 02/28/2002
TO: Will Johnson
FROM: Donna W. Newman
SUBJECT: Buena Vista at Moye 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: Your comments go here
Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0202-4 Date: 02/21/2002 Prepared by: R. Riley
NAME OF COMPANY OR PERSONS: Baxter Edwards
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION : SE corner of Buena Vista Road & Moye Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED : R-1A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING : C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS :
COMMENTS:
1. Property access: current (R-1) proposed (C-3)
a) Site must conform to current requirements for C-3
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) District Zoning.
b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards and be installed as
far away from the intersection as possible.
c) Base on the layout and traffic generated by the site a deceleration
lane may be required. The minimum dimensions of the lane and tapers shall be
standard: a 150 feet long lane 12 feet wide with 75 feet
tapers.
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) Interior traffic circulation will be reviewed upon submission of site
plans.
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: 02/18/2002
TO: Will Johnson
Zoning Administrator
FROM: Lynda Temples
Principal Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: Zoning Case: ZC0202-4
Zoning Classification
Land Use Estimated Traffic Generated(1)
(Veh/Day)
Before Rezoning R-1 19
After Rezoning C-3 719
Moye Road & Buena Vista Road Capacity at 11,200 for LOS A
Street Functional
Classification Annual Average
Daily Traffic (Veh./Day) Level of Service Number of
Traffic Lanes
Before Rezoning Arterial 5845 A 4
After Rezoning Arterial 6545 A 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