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12/6/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0211-3) Request to rezone property located at 6930 Buena Vista Road

In November 2002, an application was submitted by Kenneth Blackmon to rezone

the above property from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-1A (Low Density

Residential) 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 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 Planning Division recommends approval based on the fact that it is

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and 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
Kenneth Blackmon
Owner
Same
Location
6930 Buena Vista Road
Acreage
0.90 acre
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Single family residential

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 11

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 for Buena Vista Road will remain

at Level A (11,200 trips per day). The traffic count after rezoning will be

6,038 trips per day.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible the 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 approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is compatible with

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

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

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
11/13/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
6930 Buena Vista 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 #ZC0211-3
Date: 11/13/2002
Prepared By: RRiley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
6930 Buena Vista Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
C-2
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-1A
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (C-2), proposed (R-1A)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for R-1A (LOW DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL) District Zoning.



b) Driveways must conform to RESIDENTIAL standards.



2. Traffic Circulation and off-street parking:



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

the City of Columbus: section 22-32.



3. Traffic Impact:



No significant traffic impact to surrounding properties or streets.



4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Additional lighting not needed.
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