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: (ZC0203-4) Request to rezone approximately 0.17 acre of property
located at 1121 30th Street
In March 2002, an application was submitted by Cathe Watson to rezone the above
property from
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) District to R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
District as outlined in the attached report. Thirty-one (31) 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 approved based
upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and a policy
statements, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not
constitute spot zoning.
The Planning Division recommends approval based on the fact that it consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and it is compatible with
existing land-uses.
Respectfully,
Richard Bishop
Deputy City Manager
cc: Cathe Watson
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
ZC0203-4
Applicant: Cathe Watson
Owner: Same
Location: 1121 30th Street
Acreage: 0.17 acre
Current Zoning Classification: C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Proposed Zoning Classification: R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Current Use of Property: Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single family residential
General Land Use: Property is located in Planning District 8
Land Use Designation: Medium 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 ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
South ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
East ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
West - R-4 (High Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request: The proposed zoning classification is
consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and its policy
statements.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-one (31) 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
approval based upon the fact that it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements, it is compatible with existing
land-uses, and it does not constitute spot zoning.
Planning Division's Recommendation: 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.
Additional Information: None.
Attachments: Location Map
Land Use Map
Planning District 8 Future Land-Use Map
Photographs
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 03/27/2002
TO: Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
FROM: Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
SUBJECT: 1121 30th 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: Your comments go here
Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0203-4 Date: 04/03/2002 Prepared by: R Riley
NAME OF COMPANY OR PERSONS: Cathe Watson
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION : 1121 30th Street
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED : C-2
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING : R-3A
SPECIAL REQUESTS :
COMMENTS:
1. Property access: current (C-2), proposed (R-3A)
a) Site must conform to current requirements for R-3A (MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) District Zoning.
b) Driveway must conform to RESIDENTAL 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.
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 Administrator
FROM: Lynda Temples, Principal Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: Zoning Case: ZC0303-4
Zoning Classification
Land Use Estimated Traffic Generated(1)
(Veh/Day)
Before Rezoning C-2 19
After Rezoning R-3A 12
1121 30th Street
Capacity at 3900 for LOS A
Street Functional
Classification Annual Average
Daily Traffic (Veh./Day) Level of Service Number of
Traffic Lanes
Before Rezoning Collector 3619 A 2
After Rezoning Collector 3612 A 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