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7/17/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0207-1) Request to rezone property located at 1101 19th Street



In July 2002, an application was submitted by David Cummings to rezone the

above property from A-O (Apartment-Office) District to C-3 (General Commercial)

District as outlined in the attached report. Thirty-eight (38) 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 conditional approval based upon the

fact that

it is consistent with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan (Commercial

Development

policy statement #1: Promote commercial development in appropriate areas?

Medical offices

and related services are also encouraged in the Medical Center area?). The

recommended

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

shields and 2) no

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

bordered by

residential zoning districts.



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

is consistent

with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan (Commercial Development

policy statement #1: Promote commercial development in appropriate areas?

Medical offices

and related services are also encouraged in the Medical Center area?) and it is

compatible with

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

recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission..



The city blocks between 12th Avenue and the Medical Center have seen an

expansion of medical-

use developments. The Medical Center and Doctor?s Hospital have purchased the

property that

holds the Three Arts Theater. The west side of 11th Avenue is lined by medical

office uses, such

as the Columbus Health Department complex. The Planning Division views the

city blocks

between 12th Avenue and the Medical Center as a transition area. General

commercial

encroachment from 12th Avenue toward the Medical Center has been occurring for

several years.

C-3 zoning is located in all of the blocks along the west side of 12th Avenue.

The current C-3

zoning along the east side of 12th Avenue should serve as the halting point for

further commercial

encroachment into this area.



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
David Cummings
Owner
Same
Location
1101 19th Street
Acreage
0.16 acre
Current Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Medical office
Proposed Use of Property
Medical offices

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

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 A.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

West ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-eight (38) 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 a policy statement of the

Comprehensive Plan (Commercial Development policy statement #1: Promote

commercial development in appropriate areas?Medical offices and related

services are also encouraged in the Medical Center area?). The recommended

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

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

the property lines bordered by residential zoning districts.

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

is consistent with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan (Commercial

Development policy statement #1: Promote commercial development in appropriate

areas?Medical offices and related services are also encouraged in the Medical

Center area?) and it is compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended

conditions are the same as those recommended by the Planning Advisory

Commission.
Additional Information
The city blocks between 12th Avenue and the Medical Center have seen an

expansion of medical-use developments. The Medical Center and Doctor?s

Hospital have purchased the property that holds the Three Arts Theater. The

west side of 11th Avenue is lined by medical office uses, such as the Columbus

Health Department complex. The Planning Division views the city blocks between

12th Avenue and the Medical Center as a transition area. General commercial

encroachment from 12th Avenue toward the Medical Center has been occurring for

several years. C-3 zoning is located in all of the blocks along the west side

of 12th Avenue. The current C-3 zoning along the east side of 12th Avenue

should serve as the halting point for further commercial encroachment into this

area.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
7/17/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
1101 19th 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

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Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0207-1
Date: 7/25/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
1101 29th Street
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
A-O
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access:



a) Site must conform to current requirements for C-3 (GENERAL

COMMERCIAL) District Zoning.



b) The driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards: the drive must

begin twenty (20) feet from the end of the street radii.





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 .





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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