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3/11/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0202-2) Request to rezone approximately 54.444 acres of property located at

6551 Green Island Drive



In February 2002, an application was submitted by The Jordan Company to rezone

the above property from M-1 (Light Manufacturing), R-4 (High Density

Residential), and R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to A-1 (Agricultural)

District as outlined in the attached report. Fifty-nine (59) property owners

within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Division

received comments on this rezoning request. However, no one offered support or

opposition.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be approved based

upon the fact that although it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,

it is consistent with a policy statement, 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 Planning Division recommends approval based on the fact that 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
The Jordan Company
Owner
Gardiner W. Garrard, Jr.
Location
6551 Green Island Drive
Acreage
54.444 acres
Current Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing), R-4 (High

Density

Residential), & R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural)
Current Use of Property
Single family residential (one house)
Proposed Use of Property
Single family residential (one additional house)
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 1

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 C.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing), R-1 (Low

Density Residential), R-4 (High Density Residential),

& A-1 (Agricultural)

East - R-1 (Low Density Residential) & A-1

(Agricultural)

West ? A-1 (Agricultural)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with

existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fifty-nine (59) property owners within 300 feet were

notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Division did

receive comments on this rezoning request. However, no

one offered support or opposition.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends

approval based upon the fact that although it is not

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is

consistent

with a policy statement, 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.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Approval based on the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
2/18/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
6551 Green Island Drive

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 #ZC0202-2
Date: 2/21/2002
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
The Jordan Company
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
6551 Green Island Drive
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
M-1, R-1, & R-4
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
A-1
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (M-1, R-1, R4) proposed (A-1)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

A-1 (Agricultural) District Zoning.



b) The streets must meet design standards set forth in the subdivision

regulations, ordinance 82-26.





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) Traffic circulation will be changed by this zoning request, but the

street design will accommodate the change.





3. Traffic Impact:



No significant traffic impact to surrounding properties or streets.



.

4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Additional lighting will be needed, and the developer will be responsible for

proving the streetlights on the new public streets.

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