Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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7/1/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0206-1) Request to rezone properties located at 1524 and 1532 Harvey Avenue

In June 2002, an application was submitted by Janice Baird to rezone the above

property from

R-4 (High Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District as

outlined in the attached report. Thirty-seven (37) 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 conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan,

it is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by water and sewer. The

recommended condition is: all lighting shall be directed internally using

deflector shields.



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

is consistent

with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with

existing land-uses.

The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the Planning

Advisory

Commission.



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
Janice Baird
Owner
Same
Location
1524 & 1532 Harvey Avenue
Acreage
0.4 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Office / warehouse

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designation: Medium 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 C (10th Avenue).
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

West ? C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-seven (37) 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 conditional approval based

upon the fact that it is consistent with a policy statement of the

Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by

water and sewer. The recommended condition is: all lighting shall be directed

internally using deflector shields.

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

is consistent with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan and it is

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

that recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
7/10/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
1524 & 1532 Harvey Avenue

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 #ZC0206-4
Date: 7/10/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
1524-1528-1532 Harvey Avenue
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-4
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-4), proposed (C-3)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for C-3 (General

Commercial) 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:



Additional roadway lighting may be needed. 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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