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1/7/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0209-3) Request to rezone property located at 4201 Reese Road

In September 2002, an application was submitted by Donald Bowles, Inc. to

rezone the above property from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-3B

(Zero Lot Line / Patio Home) District as outlined in the attached report.

Fifty-six (56) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing this

rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is consistent with policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan and it will

not have a negative impact on the transportation network.



The Planning Division recommends denial based on the fact that it not

consistent with the future

land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is not compatible with existing

land-uses, which

is low density residential.



Two previous attempts to rezone this property have taken place. In 1984, the

property was denied for rezoning from R-1A to R-4. Condominiums were proposed

for the property. In 1993, the property was tabled at a meeting of the

Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) until further information could be submitted

by the applicant. The case never returned to the PAC and ?died out?. The

proposed rezoning was for R-3B, which is the current request.



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
Donald Bowles Inc. / Bill Hart Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
4201 Reese Road
Acreage
9.7 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3B (Patio Homes / Zero Lot Line)
Current Use of Property
Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property
Patio Homes

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

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 B. Access to

Reese Road must align with the existing street, Guinevere Place.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (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 policy statements of the

Comprehensive Plan.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fifty-six (56) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing this

rezoning request.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan and

it will not negatively impact the transportation network.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Division recommends denial based on the fact that it is not

consistent with the future land-use map of the Comprehensive Plan and it is not

compatible with existing land-uses, which is low density residential.
Additional Information
Two previous attempts to rezone this property have taken place. In 1984, the

property was denied for rezoning from R-1A to R-4. Condominiums were proposed

for the property. In 1993, the property was tabled at a meeting of the

Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) until further information could be submitted

by the applicant. The case never returned to the PAC and ?died out?. The

proposed rezoning was for R-3B, which is the current request
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
9/30/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
N side of Reese Road @ Cooper Creek

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 #ZC0209-3
Date: 10/10/2002
Prepared By: RRiley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
REESE ROAD @ GUINEVERE PLACE
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-3B
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1), proposed (R-3B)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for R-3B

(PATIO HOMES/ ZERO LOT LINE) District Zoning.



b) Driveways must conform to RESIDENTIAL 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 be changed by this zoning request;

nonetheless, it should not adversely affect the existing street .







3. Traffic Impact:

The layout must meet the standards set forth for subdivision design;

hence, access to Reese Road must align with the existing street, Guinevere

Place.







4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Additional lighting will be needed.

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