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7/17/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0207-3) Request to rezone property located at 10051 Veterans Parkway



In July 2002, an application was submitted by Mike Russell to rezone the above

property from

A-1 (Agricultural) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District as outlined in

the attached report. Nine (9) 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

although it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible

with existing land-

uses, it is served by city water and sewer, it does not constitute spot zoning,

it must meet the

Codes and regulations of the City of Columbus, Consolidated Government for

commercial usage.

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

using deflector

shields, 2) lighting shall not interfere with Veterans Parkway traffic, and 3)

no external trash

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

residential zoning

districts.



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

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
Mike Russell
Owner
Same
Location
10051 Veterans Parkway
Acreage
1.84 acres
Current Zoning Classification
A-1 (Agricultural)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property
Office / warehouse

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: Agricultural / Undeveloped
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 except sewer.
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 ? A-1 (Agricultural)

South ? A-1 (Agricultural)

East ? A-1 (Agricultural)

West ? A-1 (Agricultural)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Nine (9) 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 although it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,

it is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sewer,

it does not constitute spot zoning, it must meet the Codes and regulations of

the City of Columbus, Consolidated Government for commercial usage. The

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

deflector shields, 2) lighting shall not interfere with Veterans Parkway

traffic, and 3) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located along

the property lines bordered by residential zoning districts.

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

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

as those recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
7/17/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
10051 Veterans Parkway

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

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Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0207-3
Date: 7/23/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
10051 Veterans Parkway
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
A-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access:



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

COMMERCIAL) District Zoning.



b) The driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards and a Georgia

D.O.T. permit will be required along Veterans Parkway.



c) A deceleration lane with tapers may be required.



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 Veterans Parkway.





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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