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12/26/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0211-6) Request to rezone property located at 3907 Willis Road

In November 2002, an application was submitted by Harriet Liles to rezone the

above property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-3A (Medium

Density Residential) District as outlined in the attached report. Twenty-four

(24) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request.

The Planning Division received one comment supporting this request and one

comments with concerns about this rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval 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: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflector

shields, 2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located along the

property lines bordered by the R-1A zoning district, 3) all external trash

dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is

aesthetically similar to the proposed development.



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

is compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same

as those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission with one addition: 4)

the number of units allowed on the property shall be limited to four (4).



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
Harriet Liles
Owner
Same
Location
3907 Willis Road
Acreage
0.73 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
4 apartments (now demolished)
Proposed Use of Property
4 new apartments

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

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 for Warm Springs Road will remain

at C (27,900 trips per day).
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential) & R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with the existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-four (24) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment supporting this request

and one comment with concerns about 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 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: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using

deflector shields, 2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located

along the property lines bordered by the R-1A zoning district, 3) all external

trash dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that

is aesthetically similar to the proposed development.

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

is compatible with existing land uses. The recommended conditions are the same

as those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission with one addition: 4)

the number of units allowed on the property shall be limited to four (4).
Additional Information
N/A
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
12/10/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Admininstrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
ZC0211-6

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

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Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0211-6
Date: 12/4/2002
Prepared By: Rriley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
3907 Willis Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-3A
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1), proposed (R-3A)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for R-3A (MEDIUM

DENITY RESIDENTIAL) 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) 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 roadway lighting will be needed; however, if the parking

lot is illuminated, the fixtures need to use a cut off design that will reduce

lighting trespass to adjacent property.

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