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2/11/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0112-1) Request to rezone approximately 0.92 acre of property located at

5069 Warm Springs Road



In December 2001, an application was submitted by George Woodruff, III to

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

(Apartment-Office) District as outlined in the attached report. Thirty-four

(34) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request.

The Planning Division did not receive any comments on this rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally

approved based upon the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses, is

served by public water, sanitary sewer, and all city services, does not

constitute spot zoning, and it will not have a negative impact on the

transportation network. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall

be directed internally using deflectors and 2) no external trash dumpsters /

compactors shall be located along the property line bordered by the R-1A zoning

district.



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
George Woodruff, III
Owner
Chunkil Yun
Location
5069 Warm Springs Road
Acreage
0.92 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property
Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property
Offices
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 B.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

South ? A-O (Apartment-Office)

East -R-1 (Low Density Residential)

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

existing land uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Thirty-four (34) property owners within 300 feet were

notified of the rezoning request. The Planning

Division did not receive any comments on this

rezoning request.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends

conditional approval based upon the fact that it is

compatible with existing land-uses, is served by public

water, sanitary sewer, and all city services, does not

constitute spot zoning, and will not have a negative

impact on the transportation network. The

recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be

directed internally using deflectors and 2) no external

trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located along the

property line bordered by the R-1A zoning district.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
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
12/19/2001
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Asst. Director of Engineering
Subject
ZC0112-1

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

    None.

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0112-1
Date: 12/20/2001
Prepared By: Robert Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
George Woodruff, III
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
5069 Warm Springs Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
A-O (Apartment-Office)
SPECIAL REQUESTS
N/A
Comments
The following comments are provided as a zoning review from the Traffic

Engineering Division:





1. Property Access



a) Site must conform to current requirements for A-O

(Apartment-Office) Zoning District

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) Traffic circulation will not be changed by this zoning request.





3. Traffic Impact



There is no significant traffic impact to surrounding properties and

streets.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting



Additional lighting will be needed at the intersection.
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