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4/29/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0204-5) Request to rezone approximately 0.44 acre of property located at

7763 Fortson Road

In April 2002, an application was submitted by Faith Home for Girls, Inc. to

rezone the above property from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-3A

(Medium Density Residential) District as outlined in the attached report.

Twenty-seven (27) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing this

rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be denied based

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

consistent with policy statements, it is not compatible with existing

land-uses, and it does constitute spot zoning.



The Planning Division recommends denial based on the fact that it is not

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is not consistent with policy

statements, and it is not 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
Faith Home for Girls, Inc.
Owner
Wylee Toms
Location
7763 Fortson Road
Acreage
0.44 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Single family residential (group home with 6

occupants

or less)
Proposed Use of Property
Boardinghouse / Rooming house

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

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 A.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & R-2

(Low

Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification would

be

inconsistent with the current zoning and

land-uses

in the area.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-seven (27) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received several comments opposing this

rezoning request.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends denial based upon the fact

that it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with

policy statements, it is not compatible with existing land-uses, and it does

constitute spot zoning.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Denial based on the fact that it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,

it is not consistent with policy statements, and it is not compatible with

existing land-uses.
Additional Information
This neighborhood has a strong single-family residential character to it. The

applicant can have a group home in a low density residential zone as long as

only six people live there. The applicant plans to add two bedrooms and a

bathroom to the home. There is adequate room for the additions but the

introduction of more residents would disrupt the character of the neighborhood.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
4/29/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
7763 Fortson 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 #ZC0204-5
Date: 4/29/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Faith Home for Girls, Inc.
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
7763 Fortson Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-3A
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1A), proposed (R-3)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.





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:



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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