Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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4/29/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0204-8) Request to rezone approximately 1.67 acres of property located at

the southeast corner of Veterans Parkway and Cooper Creek Road



In April 2002, an application was submitted by Suresh Kumar to rezone the above

property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General

Commercial) District as outlined in the attached report. Eleven (11) property

owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning

Division received comments opposing 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 it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) all

lighting shall be directed internally using deflectors, 2) a deceleration lane

shall be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer, 3) the driveway

shall be as far away from the Veterans Parkway-Cooper Creek Road intersection

as possible, 4) no access shall be allowed onto Cooper Creek Road, and 5)

access to Blythe Street shall be permitted.



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

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The recommended conditions are the

same as those 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
Suresh Kumar
Owner
Gerald Lumpkin
Location
SE corner of Veterans Parkway & Cooper Creek

Road
Acreage
1.67 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property
Convenience store / Gas station

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: Neighborhood 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 change from C to D.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

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

consistent

with the Comprehensive Plan.
Attitude of Property Owners
Eleven (11) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received comments opposing this rezoning

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

upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and it does not

constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall

be directed internally using deflectors, 2) a deceleration lane shall be

required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer, 3) the driveway shall be

as far from the Veterans Parkway-Cooper Creek Road intersection as possible, 4)

no access shall be allowed onto Cooper Creek Road, and 5) access to Blythe

Street shall be permitted.

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

Comprehensive Plan. The recommended conditions are the same as those

recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
The Planning Advisory Commission conditionally approved the case by a vote of 4

to 1. This property is over 600 feet from the property line of the school

district?s property line; therefore, the proposed convenience store / gas

station would be able to sell beer and wine because it is more than 300 feet

from the school district?s property.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
4/29/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
SE Corner of Veterans Pkwy & Cooper Creek Rd

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

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Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0204-8
Date: 4/29/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Suresh Kumar
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
SE corner of Veterans Parkway & Cooper Creek Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-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 and be installed as

far away from the intersection as possible along Veterans Parkway (DOT

permit will be required). Access to Cooper Creek Road is denied; however,

access to Roberta Street will be allowed.



c) Based on the layout and traffic generated by the site, a

deceleration lane will be required. The minimum dimensions of the lane and

tapers shall be standard: a 150 feet long lane 12 feet wide with 75 feet

tapers





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:



There will be no significant traffic impact to surrounding properties or

streets if a deceleration lane is placed along Veterans Parkway.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



No additional roadway lighting will be needed; however, 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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