Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Website: www.columbusga.gov/planning

12/26/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0211-5) Request to rezone property located on the west side of Talbotton

Road, between 27th Street and Olive Street

In November 2002, an application was submitted by the Housing Authority of

Columbus, Georgia, to rezone the above property from R-4 (High Density

Residential) District to A-O (Apartment-Office) District as outlined in the

attached report. Twenty-three (23) 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 the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with

existing land-uses, and it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended

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

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

property lines bordered by the R-4 zoning district, 3) all external trash

dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is

aesthetically similar to the proposed development, 4) a deceleration lane shall

be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer, 5) on-site circulation

and access to the site shall not interfere with the movement function of the

arterial street, and 6) the roadway design shall include sidewalks along public

streets.



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

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with existing

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

Planning Advisory Commission.



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
Housing Authority of Columbus, GA
Owner
Same
Location
West side of Talbotton Road, between 27th Street and Olive Street
Acreage
2.5 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property
Multi-family residential
Proposed Use of Property
Office / Commercial

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designation: Office
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 (14,800 trips

per day). This section of Talbotton Road will be widened and improved. A

deceleration lane shall be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer.

On-site circulation along with access to the site shall not interfere with the

movement function of the arterial street. The roadway design shall include

sidewalks along public streets.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) & M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan

and is compatible with the existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-three (23) 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, it is

compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not constitute spot zoning.

The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally

using deflector shields, 2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be

located along the property lines bordered by the R-4 zoning district, 3) all

external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a

structure that is aesthetically similar to the proposed development, 4) a

deceleration lane shall be required as determined by the City Traffic Engineer,

5) on-site circulation and access to the site shall not interfere with the

movement function of the arterial street, and 6) the roadway design shall

include sidewalks along public streets.

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

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with existing land

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

Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
This site is part of the Hope VI grant for Peabody apartments.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
12/10/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
ZC0211-5

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.
  • Other

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Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0211-5
Date: 12/4/2002
Prepared By: RRiley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
West side of Talbotton Road, between Olive Street & 27th Street
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-4
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
A-O
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-4), proposed (A-O)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for A-O

(APARTMENT-OFFICE) District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.



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

deceleration lane will 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) On-site circulation along with access to the site must not interfere

with the movement function of the arterial street, Warm Springs Road .



b) Off-street parking will not meet the codes and regulations

requirements of the City of Columbus (section 22-32); therefore, Council must

approve a variance to the code.



3. Traffic Impact:



No significant traffic impact to the surrounding properties or streets will

occur, if on-site circulation and access location criterion are addressed.



4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Additional lighting will be needed along all public streets, and if

parking lots are illuminated the fixtures need to have cut off partitions

that will reduce lighting trespass. The roadway design must include sidewalks

along the public streets.
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