Columbus, Georgia

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11/21/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0210-4) Request to rezone property located at 4810 Miller Road



In October 2002, an application was submitted by Thomas Sherrill, Jr. to rezone

the above property from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District to C-3 (General

Commercial) District as outlined in the attached report. Nineteen (19)

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, it is served water, sewer, and all city services, and it

does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended condition is: all lighting

shall be directed internally using deflector shields.



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

is consistent

with the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses. The

recommended

condition is the same as that recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.

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
Thomas H. Sherrill, Jr.
Owner
Same
Location
4810 Miller Road
Acreage
0.482 acre
Current Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant house
Proposed Use of Property
Retail / Fantasy (Lord of the Rings, Pokemon, etc.) Game Room (no

adult-oriented retail, etc.)

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designation: Mixed Commercial / Industrial
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 an increased negative impact on

the transportation network. The Level Of Service will remain at D (Miller

Road). Under the current M-1 zone, the property could generate 108 trips per

day. The C-3 zone could generate 71 trips per day. Therefore, the C-3 zoning

change would ease some of the possible congestion on this portion of Miller

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

South ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan

and the existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Nineteen (19) 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, it is served by water, sewer, and all city

services, and it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended condition

is: all lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields.

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

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

land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
None
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
10/21/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Adminstrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
4810 Miller Road

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 #
Date: 10/17/2002
Prepared By:
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
4810 Miller Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
M-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (M-1), proposed (C-3)



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

District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards: minimum 20 feet wide with 15

feet radii.



2. Traffic Circulation and off-street parking:



a) Interior traffic circulation will be reviewed upon submission of site

plans.



b) Off-street parking requirements must meet the Codes and regulations of the

City of Columbus section 22-32.



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; 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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