Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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2/22/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0201-3) Request to rezone approximately 10.42 total acres of properties

located along the west side of North Lumpkin Road, north of Airview Drive



In January 2002, an application was submitted by Ironwood Group, Inc. to rezone

the above properties from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-4 (High

Density Residential) District as outlined in the attached report. Eighteen

(18) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request.

The Planning Division did not receive any comments on this rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally

approved based upon the fact that although it is not consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with its policy statements, it is

compatible with existing land-uses, it does not constitute spot zoning, and it

will not have a negative impact on the transportation network. The recommended

conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflectors,

2) access to the property shall be restricted to one ingress / egress, and 3)

the property shall revert back to the C-3 zoning district if the properties are

not purchased by the applicant by February 2003.



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

is consistent with the policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan and 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
Ironwood Group, Inc.
Owner
Thomas Buck, III; Thomas Buck, II; Jerry Phillips
Location
Along the west side of North Lumpkin Road, north of Airview Drive
Acreage
10.42 total acres
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Multi-family residential (for senior citizens)

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 9

Land Use Designation: Medium Density Residential and General 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 - C-3 (General Commercial) & R-4 (High Density Residential)

South - C-3 (General Commercial)

East - M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

West - C-3 (General Commercial) & M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible

with

existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Eighteen (18) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments on this rezoning

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

approval based upon the fact that

although

it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it

is

consistent with its policy statements, it is

compatible

with existing land-uses, it does not constitute

spot

zoning, and it will not have a negative impact on

the

transportation network. The recommended

conditions

are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally

using

deflectors, 2) access to the properties shall be

restricted

to one ingress / egress, and 3) the properties shall

revert

back to the C-3 zoning district if the properties are

not

purchased by the applicant by February 2003.

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

statements of the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with existing

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

Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
This is a tax credit project that will be in the Enterprise Zone.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
1/17/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
REZONING Along North Lumpkin Road & Airview Drive

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

    These comments are based upon the limited information available at this time.

    More detailed plans may indicate other conclusions.

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0201-3
Date: 1/24/2002
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Ironwood Group, Inc.
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
North Lumpkin Road / Airview Drive
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
C-3
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-4
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (C-3), proposed (r-4)



a) Access to property shall meet COMMERCIAL

standards.



b) Access may require right turn decel lanes.



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 should discourage thru traffic.



3. Traffic Impact:



Traffic impact will be handled thru access controls described above



4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Interior lighting should be designed to reduce lighting trespass to adjacent

properties.

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