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: (ZC0202-5) Request to rezone approximately 1.67 total acres of
properties located at 4131, 4137, 4143, 4149, 4153, & 4201 St. Francis Avenue
In February 2002, an application was submitted by St. Francis Hospital
Affiliated Services, 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. Nineteen (19) 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 compatible with existing land-uses, it
does not constitute spot zoning, and it does not have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The recommended condition is: all lighting shall be
directed internally using deflectors.
The Planning Division recommends conditional approval based on the fact that it
is compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is the same
as that recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission plus one additional
condition: no access shall be permitted onto St. Francis Avenue.
Respectfully,
Richard Bishop
Deputy City Manager
cc: St. Francis Hospital Affiliated Services, 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
ZC0202-5
Applicant: St. Francis Hospital Affiliated Services, Inc.
Owner: Same
Location: 4131, 4137, 4143, 4149, 4153, & 4201 St. Francis Avenue
Acreage: 1.67 total acres
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: Parking lot
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. However, there are existing
problems in the area that will need to be addressed by Engineering.
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 ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)
East ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)
West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request: The proposed zoning classification is compatible
with
existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners: Nineteen (19) 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
compatible with existing land-uses, does
not
constitute spot zoning, and does not
impact
negatively on the transportation network.
The
recommended condition is: all lighting shall
be
directed internally using deflectors.
Planning Division's Recommendation: Conditional approval based on the fact that it is
compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as
that recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission plus one additional
condition: no access shall be permitted onto St. Francis Avenue.
Additional Information: None.
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: 4131-4201 St. Francis Ave
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 existing problems in the area. Additional measures may be
required to minimize the impact.
Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0202-5 Date: 02/21/2002 Prepared by: R Riley
NAME OF COMPANY OR PERSONS: St. Francis Hospital Affiliated Services, Inc
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION : 4131 - 4201 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.
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: ZC0202-5
Zoning Classification
Land Use Estimated Traffic Generated(1)
(Veh/Day)
Before Rezoning R-2 57
After Rezoning A-O 290
4131 to 4201 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 11,900 B 4
After Rezoning Arterial 12,133 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 impacts.
1) Trip Generation, 6th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineer,
1997
(1) Development and application of Trip Generation Rates, FHWA, USDOT,
1985