Columbus, Georgia

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Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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4/29/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0204-4) Request to rezone approximately 3.3 acres of properties located at

the northwest side of Arkansas Drive, the northwest corner of Arkansas Drive

and Anglin Road, and the southwest corner of Claymore Road and Anglin Road

In April 2002, an application was submitted by Randy McGee to rezone the above

properties from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-4 (High Density

Residential) District as outlined in the attached report. Twenty-one (21)

property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request. The

Planning Division received several comments opposing this rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally

approved

based upon the fact that it is consistent with a policy statement of the

Comprehensive Plan,

Residential Development policy statement #2 (Encourage variety of housing

types: ?Special

housing types such as small apartments and group quarters should be permitted

near Columbus

College to serve college students.?), it is compatible with existing land-uses,

and it will not have

a negative impact on the transportation network. The recommended conditions

are: 1) all

lighting shall be directed internally using deflectors, 2) no external trash

dumpsters / compactors

shall be located along the property lines bordered by the R-1A zoning district,

3) only one

driveway shall be allowed onto Arkansas Drive, and 4) a right-out only sign

shall be posted at

the driveway for apartment residents.



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

is consistent

with a policy statement of the Comprehensive Plan, Residential Development

policy statement

#2 (Encourage variety of housing types: ?Special housing types such as small

apartments and

group quarters should be permitted near Columbus College to serve college

students.?), and it is

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

those

recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission, plus two additional

conditions: 5) no curb-

cuts shall be allowed onto Anglin Road and 6) the driveway on Arkansas Drive

shall be as far

away from the Anglin Road-Arkansas Drive intersection as possible.



This neighborhood has a mix of single-family residential (owner-occupied and

rentals) and multi-family residential (duplexes, condos, apartments, and patio

homes). The applicant has assured the Planning Division that the apartments

will be two stories only.



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
Randy McGee
Owner
David McGee
Location
NW side of Arkansas Drive, NW corner of Arkansas Drive and Anglin Road, and the

SW corner of Claymore Road and Anglin Road
Acreage
3.3 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property
Apartments

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designation: Low 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 B.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & R-4 (High Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification would

be

compatible with existing land-uses and would

be

consistent with a policy statement of

the

Comprehensive Plan.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-one (21) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing 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, Residential Development policy statement #2 (Encourage

variety of housing types: ?Special housing types such as small apartments and

group quarters should be permitted near Columbus College to serve college

students.?), it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it will not have a

negative impact on the transportation network. The recommended conditions are:

1) all lighting shall be directed internally using deflectors, 2) no external

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

by the R-1A zoning district, 3) only one driveway shall be allowed onto

Arkansas Drive, and 4) a right-out only sign shall be posted at the driveway

for apartment residents.

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

statement of the Comprehensive Plan, Residential Development policy statement

#2 (Encourage variety of housing types: ?Special housing types such as small

apartments and group quarters should be permitted near Columbus College to

serve college students.?), and it is compatible with existing land-uses. The

recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the Planning

Advisory Commission, plus two additional conditions: 5) no curb-cuts shall be

allowed onto Anglin Road and 6) the driveway on Arkansas Drive shall be as far

away from the Anglin Road-Arkansas Drive intersection as possible.
Additional Information
This neighborhood has a mix of single-family residential (owner-occupied and

rentals) and multi-family residential (duplexes, condos, apartments, and patio

homes). The applicant has assured the Planning Division that the apartments

will be two stories only.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
4/29/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Adminstrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
084-026-001,006,007,003& 005- Claymore and Arkansas

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

    Your comments go here

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0204-4
Date: 4/29/2002
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Randy McGee
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
Arkansas Drive, Anglin Road, Claymore Drive
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-4
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1A), proposed (R-4)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.



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

deceleration lane may be required. The minimum dimensions of the lane and

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

tapers





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 a deceleration lane is placed along the street used to access.





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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