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5/10/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0204-1) Request to rezone approximately 6.5 acres of property located at

5825 Morningside Drive

In April 2002, an application was submitted by Harco Properties, LLC to rezone

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

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

(28) 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, 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,

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
Harco Properties, LLC
Owner
Charles Jenkins
Location
5825 Morningside Drive
Acreage
6.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Undeveloped (one single family home)
Proposed Use of Property
Single family residential

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 6

Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does 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 ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & C-2

(Neighborhood Shopping)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

consistent

with the Comprehensive Plan.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-eight (28) 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 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, and it does not constitute spot zoning.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan

and it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
4/10/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
5825 Morningside 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 #
Date: 6/13/2002
Prepared By:
Name Of Company Or Persons
Harco Properties, LLC
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
5825 Morningside Drive
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-1A
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1), proposed (R-1A)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

R-1A (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) 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.





3. Traffic Impact:

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

intersection with arterials 800 feet or greater.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Additional lighting will be needed.

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