Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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4/9/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0202-5) Request to rezone approximately 1.67 total acres of properties

located at 4131, 4137, 4143, 4149, 4153, & 4201 St. Francis Avenue



In February 2002, an application was submitted by St. Francis Hospital

Affiliated Services, Inc. to rezone the above property from R-2 (Low Density

Residential) District to A-O (Apartment-Office) District as outlined in the

attached report. Nineteen (19) property owners within 300 feet were notified

of the rezoning request. The Planning Division received a phone call

supporting this rezoning request and a phone call, a letter, and a petition

opposing this rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally

approved based upon the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses, it

does not constitute spot zoning, and it does not have a negative impact on the

transportation network. The recommended condition is: all lighting shall be

directed internally using deflectors.



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

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

as that recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission plus one additional

condition: no access shall be permitted onto St. Francis Avenue.



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
St. Francis Hospital Affiliated Services, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
4131, 4137, 4143, 4149, 4153, & 4201 St. Francis Avenue
Acreage
1.67 total acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-2 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property
Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property
Parking lot

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designation: Offices
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. However, there are existing problems in the

area that will need to be addressed by Engineering.
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.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

South ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-2 (Low Density Residential)

West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible

with

existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Nineteen (19) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did received a phone call supporting this

rezoning request and a phone call, a letter, and a petition opposing this

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

approval based upon the fact it

is

compatible with existing land-uses, does

not

constitute spot zoning, and does not

impact

negatively on the transportation network.

The

recommended condition is: all lighting shall

be

directed internally using deflectors.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission plus one additional condition: no access shall be

permitted onto St. Francis Avenue.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
2/18/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
4131-4201 St. Francis Ave

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

    There existing problems in the area. Additional measures may be required to

    minimize the impact.

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0202-5
Date: 2/21/2002
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
St. Francis Hospital Affiliated Services, Inc
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
4131 - 4201 St. Francis Avenue
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-2
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
A-O
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-2), proposed (A-O)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

A-O (APARTMENT-OFFICE) 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) 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; however, if the parking lot is

illuminated the fixtures need to have cut off partitions that will reduce

lighting trespass.

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