Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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7/1/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0205-10) Request to rezone approximately 20.449 acres of property located at

300 Jackson Avenue

In May 2002, an application was submitted by PTI Ventures, Inc. to rezone the

above property from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District to M-2 (Heavy

Manufacturing) District as outlined in the attached report. Five (5) 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 and its

policy statements

and it is compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended conditions are:

1) all lighting

shall be directed internally and 2) no access shall be allowed onto Victory

Drive.



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

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and it is

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

those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission plus one additional

condition: if the property is not used for metal smelting / metal ore

processing then the property shall revert back to an M-1 zoning district.



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
PTI Ventures, Inc.
Owner
Stonewall Jackson Company
Location
300 Jackson Avenue
Acreage
20.449 acres
Current Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Proposed Zoning Classification
M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing)
Current Use of Property
Morton Machine Works / Jay Body Shop / Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Metal smelting / metal ore processing

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 9

Land Use Designation: Industrial / Warehousing
Environmental Impacts
The property does 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. If substantial improvements (alterations that

equal or exceed 50% of the value of the building or property) are made then the

property will be required to meet the floodplain regulations.
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 (Victory Drive).
Surrounding Zoning
North ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

South ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

East ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

West ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible with

the Comprehensive Plan and its

policy

statements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Five (5) 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 and its policy

statements, and it is compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended

conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally and 2) no access

shall be allowed onto Victory Drive.

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

Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and it is compatible with existing

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

Planning Advisory Commission plus one additional condition: if the property is

not used for metal smelting / metal ore processing then the property shall

revert back to an M-1 zoning district.
Additional Information
The applicant has stated that vacuum induction melting units (?VIMs?) will be

used to smelt and process metal ores. All exhaust from the VIMs will be

recycled through a closed filter system, preventing the release of solid

particles or harmful emissions into the atmosphere. All machinery will be

operated within the manufacturing facility. Noise and vibration will be

minimal.



Initially there will be 10 employees. The applicants expect an additional 100

employees within three years.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
6/5/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
REZONING AT 300 Jackson 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

    If substantial improvements, alterations that equal or exceed 50% of the value

    of the building or property, are made then the property will be required to

    meet the floodplain regulations.

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0205-10
Date: 6/5/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
PTI Ventures
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
300 Jackson Avenue
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
M-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
M-2
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (M-1), proposed (M-2)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing)

District Zoning.



b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards, and the driveways

configuration must accommodate passage and semitrailer vehicles.







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:



The traffic impact will not significant affect 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 have cut off designs that will reduce

lighting trespass to adjacent properties.

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