Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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4/23/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0203-3) Request to rezone approximately 0.46 acre of property located at the

northwest corner of Veterans Parkway and Old Whittlesey Road

In March 2002, an application was submitted by Thomas Ed Adams to rezone the

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

Commercial) District as outlined in the attached report. Seven (7) 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 that the request be conditionally

approved based upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan

and its policy statements, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it

does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions is: the developer

shall not use any directional / flood-style lighting that will interfere with

Veterans Parkway traffic



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

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and it is

compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as

that 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
Thomas Ed Adams
Owner
Same
Location
Northwest corner of Veterans Parkway & Old Whittlesey Road
Acreage
0.46 acre
Current Zoning Classification
M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant building (Old Gin House)
Proposed Use of Property
Restaurant

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / Commercial
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.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-3 (General Commercial)

South ? C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

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

and its policy statements.
Attitude of Property Owners
Seven (7) 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 and

its policy statements, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it does

not constitute spot zoning. The recommended condition is: the developer shall

not use any directional / flood style lighting that will interfere with

Veterans Parkway traffic.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and 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
3/12/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
ZC0203-3 NW corner of Veterans Parkway & Old Whittlsey 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

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Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0203-3
Date: 3/21/2002
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Thomas Ed Adams
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
NW corner of Veterans Pkwy & Old Whittlesey Rd
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: the driveway along

Veterans Parkway (SR1) will require a permit from the Columbus Consolidated

Government Engineering Department and the Georgia Department of

Transportation. The Veterans Parkway may require a deceleration lane.





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:

The construction of a deceleration lane and tapers along Veterans Parkway will

ease any impact that this site may cause.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



The developer shall not use any directional/flood style lighting that

will interfere with Veterans Parkway traffic.

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