Columbus, Georgia

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6/16/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0205-2) Request to rezone approximately 32.116 acres of property located at

6800 Macon Road

In May 2002, an application was submitted by Dykes Development, Inc. to rezone

the above property from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to M-1 (Light

Manufacturing) District as outlined in the attached report. Twelve (12)

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, 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, 2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located along

the property lines

bordered by residential zoning districts, and 3) if the property is not used as

a staging area for a

construction company working on the Southern Natural Gas pipeline then the

property shall

revert back to the R-1A zoning district.



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

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

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

Planning Advisory Commission with the exception of Condition #3. After further

review, the Planning Division has determined, due to current land-uses adjacent

to this property, that Condition #3 is not necessary. The Planning Division

recommends that Condition #3 be deleted.



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
Dykes Development, Inc.
Owner
Saunders Investments
Location
6800 Macon Road
Acreage
32.116 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Staging area for a construction company working on the Southern Natural Gas

pipeline

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designation: Industrial / Warehousing
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)

South ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

East ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twelve (12) 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 conditional approval based

upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, 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, 2) no external

trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located along the property lines bordered

by residential zoning districts, and 3) if the property is not used as a

staging area for a construction company working on the Southern Natural Gas

pipeline then the property shall revert back to the R-1A zoning district.

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

Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses. The

recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the Planning

Advisory Commission with the exception of Condition #3. After further review,

the Planning Division has determined , due to current land-uses adjacent to the

property, that Condition #3 is not necessary. The Planning Division recommends

that Condition #3 be deleted.
Additional Information
Southern Natural Gas has been looking for a staging area for several months.

All of the sites that they have looked at had easy access to Harris and Talbot

counties. However, this is the best site they have found. They will have

access to a four-lane, divided highway (Macon Road widening), which already

carries heavy industrial traffic from the East Columbus Industrial Park.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
5/16/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
6800 Macon 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

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Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0205-2
Date: 5/20/2002
Prepared By: Robert Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
6800 Macon Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
M-1
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1), proposed (M-1)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for M-1 (Light

Manufacturing) District Zoning.



b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards (DOT permit will be required

to access Macon Road). Access to Schatulga Road will require a variance because

the radii will extended beyond the property lines.



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

lanes will be required. The minimum dimensions of the lanes and tapers shall

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



d) This section of Macon Road is part of Project NH-8013 (8);

therefore, review the construction plans and incorporate or make the

improvements a part of your site plans.



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 deceleration lanes are placed along Macon Road and Schatulga Road.



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 properties.
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