Columbus, Georgia

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7/1/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0205-5) Request to rezone approximately 0.44 acre of property located at

2517 2nd Avenue



In May 2002, an application was submitted by Rev. James Garner 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-nine (39)

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 approved based

upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is

consistent with the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan, it is compatible with

existing land-uses, it is served by water, sewer, and all city services, and it

is compatible with existing land-uses.



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

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with the 2nd Avenue

Redevelopment Plan, and it is compatible with existing land-uses.



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
Rev. James Garner
Owner
Riverview Assembly of God
Location
2517 2nd Avenue
Acreage
0.44 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Church
Proposed Use of Property
Church (will be allowed to have a portable sign)

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 5

Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / 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 ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? R-4 (High Density Residential) & C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential) &

C-3 (General Commercial)

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

consistent

with the Comprehensive Plan and the 2nd

Avenue

Redevelopment Plan.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-nine (39) 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 approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with

the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan, it is compatible with existing land-uses, it

is served by water, sewer, and all city services, and it does not constitute

spot zoning.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,

it is consistent with the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan, and it is compatible

with existing land-uses.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
6/3/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
REZONING AT 2517 2nd 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

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0205-5
Date: 6/3/2002
Prepared By: Robert Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
James Garner
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
2517 - 2nd Avenue
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-4
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-4), proposed (C-3)



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

District Zoning.



b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.





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.

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