Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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3/11/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0112-3) Request to rezone approximately 5.98 total acres of property located

at 1741, 1729, 1721, 1715, 1711, 1707, & 1703 Elvan Avenue



In December 2001, an application was submitted by Aaron Oney to rezone the

above property from R-2 (Low Density Residential) District to R-4 (High Density

Residential) District as outlined in the attached report. Thirty-nine (39)

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

Planning Division received opposition comments on 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, is

served by public water and sanitary sewer, and does not constitute spot

zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed

internally using deflectors and 2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors

shall be located along the property line bordered by the R-2 zoning

district.



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

is compatible with existing land-uses. 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
Aaron Oney
Owner
Aaron Oney; Hugh Tant; Susan Grubb; Floyd Redding
Location
1741, 1729, 1721, 1715, 1711, 1707, & 1703 Elvan Avenue
Acreage
5.98 total acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-2 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property
Apartments
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 12

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 B.
Surrounding Zoning
North - R-2 (Low Density Residential) & C-3

(General



Commercial)

South - R-4 (High Density Residential)

East - R-2 (Low Density Residential)

West - R-4 (High Density Residential) & C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent

with

existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-nine (39) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received opposition comments on this rezoning

request.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends

conditional approval based upon the fact that it

is

compatible with existing land-uses, is served by

public

water and sanitary sewer, and does not constitute

spot

zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1)

all

lighting shall be directed internally using deflectors

and 2)

any external trash dumpsters / compactors shall

not

be located along the property lines bordered by the

R-2

zoning district.

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

land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Photos \n \n \n \n
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
12/19/2001
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
1703-1741 Elvan 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 #ZC0112-3
Date: 12/20/2001
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Aaron Oney
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
1703 - 1741 Elvan Avenue
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-2
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-4
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access:



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

R-4 (High Density Residential) 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.



c) Curb and gutter must be placed along the streets bordering this development

to control on-street parking.





3. Traffic Impact:



There will be no significant traffic impact for the streets if curb and gutter

is installed along the boundariesof this development.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Additional lighting may be needed.

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