Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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7/19/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0205-9) Request to rezone approximately 0.92 acre of properties located at

2501 Old Whittelsey Road

In May 2002, an application was submitted by Rodney Milner to rezone the above

property from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District to C-3 (General Commercial)

District as outlined in the attached report. Six (6) 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 conditionally

approved

based upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its

policy statements, it does not constitute

spot zoning, and it must meet the Codes and regulations of the City of

Columbus, Consolidated Government for

commercial usage. 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 the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements, 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
Rodney Milner
Owner
Same
Location
2501 Old Whittelsey Road
Acreage
0.92 acre
Current Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant building
Proposed Use of Property
Retail strip center

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / Commercial
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.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

South ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) & C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with

the

Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Six (6) 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 that the request be conditionally

approved

based upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its

policy statements, it does not constitute spot zoning, and it must meet the

Codes and regulations of the City of Columbus, Consolidated Government for

commercial usage. 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 the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements, 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
6/3/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
REZONING AT 2501 Old Whittlesey Road

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 #ZC0205-9
Date: 6/5/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
2501 Old Whittlesey Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
M-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (M-1), proposed (C-3)



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

District Zoning.



b) Driveways 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:



The traffic impact will not significant affect surrounding properties

or streets.



4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



No additional roadway lighting will be needed; however, if the parking

lot is illuminated, the fixtures need have cut off designs that will reduce

lighting trespass to adjacent property.

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