Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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1/15/2003
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0212-7) Request to rezone approximately 0.485 acre of properties located 290

feet west of North Lumpkin Road, north of Airview Drive



In December 2002, an application was submitted by Ironwood Group, Inc. to

rezone the above property from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-4 (High

Density Residential) District as outlined in the attached report. Seven (7)

property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request. The

Planning Division did not receive any comments on 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 consistent with its policy statements, it is

compatible with existing land-uses, and it is served by water, sewer, and all

city services. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be

directed internally using deflector shields and 2) access to the property shall

be restricted to one ingress / egress.



The Planning Division recommends conditional approval based on the fact that it

is consistent with the policy statements of 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,

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
Applicant
Ironwood Group, Inc.
Owner
Thomas Buck, Jr.
Location
290 feet west of North Lumpkin Road, north of Airview Drive
Acreage
0.485 acre
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Multi-family residential

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 9

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 C.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

East - R-4 (High Density Residential)

West ? C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible

with

existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Seven (7) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments on this rezoning

request.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional

approval based upon the fact

that although it is

not consistent with

the

Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with its policy

statements, it is compatible with existing

land-uses, and it is served by

water, sewer, and all

city services.

The recommended conditions are: 1)

all lighting shall be

directed internally using

deflector shields and 2)

access to the properties shall be

restricted to one ingress / egress.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the policy

statements of 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
This parcel will be part of a tax credit project (in the Enterprise Zone) that

was rezoned last April.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
1/2/2003
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
West Side of N Lumpkin Road, 1/2 mile North of Victory Drive

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:

  • Any apparent impact concerning the Floodplain Ordinance.

  • 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.

  • Stormwater Runoff Impact

    1. Any apparent impact. Yes
    2. Impact difficult to determine. Yes
    3. Detention requirements will be determined based on impact to existing conditions. Yes
    4. 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. Yes
  • Other

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0212-7
Date: 12/26/2002
Prepared By: RRiley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
W side of N. Lumpkin Road, .5 mile N of Victory Drive
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
C-3
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-4
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (C-3), proposed (R-4)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for R-4 (High

Density Resdential) District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.



c) 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) On-site circulation along with access to the site must not interfere

with the movement function of North Lumpkin Road.



b) Off-street parking must meet the codes and regulations requirements

of the City of Columbus (section 22-32).



3. Traffic Impact:



No significant traffic impact to the surrounding properties or streets will

occur, if on-site circulation and access location criterion are addressed.



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.



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