Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

9/24/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0208-3) Request to rezone property located in North Highlands and Beallwood

In August 2002, an application was submitted by Columbus Area Habitat for

Humanity, Inc. to rezone properties in North Highlands from R-4 (High Density

Residential) District to R-3A (Medium Density Residential) District and

property in Beallwood from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-3 (Medium

Density Residential) District as outlined in the attached report. One Hundred

four (104) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

requests. The Planning Division received one comment opposing the Beallwood

rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing

land-uses, it is served by city water and sanitary sewer, and it does not

constitute spot zoning.



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

consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.



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
Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
313, 316, 317, & 319 24th Street; 307 26th Street; and 2600, 2606, & 2608 3rd

Avenue (North Highlands) / 5125 13th Avenue (Beallwood)
Acreage
N/A
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential) / C-3

(General

Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential) / R-3

(Medium

Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Single family residential

General Land use
Properties are located in Planning District 5

Land Use Designation: Medium Density Residential / 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 A for all sites.
Surrounding Zoning
North Highlands:

R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

R-4 (High Density Residential)

Beallwood:

R-3 (Medium Density Residential)

C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classifications are compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
One hundred four (104) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the

rezoning requests. The Planning Division received one letter opposing the

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

fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with

existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sanitary sewer, and it does

not constitute spot zoning.

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

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with existing

land-uses.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
8/29/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Adminstrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assitant Director of Engineering
Subject
Habitat Houses, 24th & 26th Streets

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 #ZC0208-3
Date: 8/29/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-4 / C-3
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-3 / R-3A
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-4), proposed (R-3)



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

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.
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