Columbus, Georgia

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1/21/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0111-4) Request to rezone approximately 0.25 acres of property located at

2307 Hamilton Road

In November 2001, an application was submitted by Signature Construction Co. 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-three

(33) 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 would create an improvement in the immediate area. The

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

deflectors, and 2) commercial driveway access shall be to Hughes Street.



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
Signature Construction Co.
Owner
Same
Location
2307 Hamilton Road
Acreage
0.25 Acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant house
Proposed Use of Property
Kitchen & bath showroom / Office
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designation: High 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
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential) & C-3

(General

Commercial)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East - C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? R-4 (High Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent

with

the policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-three (33) 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 would create an improvement in the immediate

area..

The recommended conditions are: 1)

all

lighting shall be directed internally using

deflectors,

and 2) commercial driveway access shall be to

Hughes

Street.
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
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
11/28/2001
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
REZONING at 2307 Hamilton Road & 620 Hughes Street

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

    Comments:

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0111-4
Date: 11/28/2001
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Signature Construction Co.
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
2307 Hamilton Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-4 (High Density Residential
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3 (General Commerical)
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property Access

Property access must be upgraded to commercial driveway standards.

2. Traffic Circulation and off-street parking

Commercial driveway access will be to Hughes Street which is a narrow

substandard street. This development may require removing parking on both

sides of the street from the propose driveway to Hamilton Road. Interior

traffic circulation should provide for unobstructed travel to commercial

driveways.

3. Traffic Impact

There is no appreciable traffic impact to surrounding properties and

streets.

4. Roadway/ Area Lighting

Site lighting should use cut-off style lighting to reduce impact to

adjacent residential properties.
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