Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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9/5/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0208-2) Request to rezone property located at the west end of South Stadium

Drive

In August 2002, an application was submitted by Developers-Investors, Inc. to

rezone the above property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-4

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

(5) 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 and it does not constitute spot zoning. The

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

deflector shields and 2) a permanent standard cul-de-sac shall be constructed

at the west end of South Stadium Drive.



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.



The property being rezoned is bordered on the east by an R-4 zoned property

that is planned for apartments. The

property east and north of this site is part of the Maple Ridge Golf Course.

This development will be considered a

part of Maple Ridge but it will not have direct access to the subdivision

(similar to Lullwater at Maple Ridge

apartments on Veterans Parkway). A cul-de-sac will be created at the west end

of South Stadium Drive to allow for

emergency vehicle turn-around.



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
Developers-Investors, Inc.
Owner
Developers-Investors, Inc. & Maple Ridge Golf Club, LP
Location
West end of South Stadium Drive
Acreage
2.444 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property
Apartments

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 2

Land Use Designation: Medium Density Residential
Environmental Impacts
The property does not lie within a floodway and floodplain area. A portion of

this property may lie within the limits of a watershed flood control

structure. Additional information is needed to determine the full impacts. No

construction will be allowed within the limts of the flood plain. 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 (Schomburg

Road).
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Five (5) 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 and it does not constitute spot zoning. The

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

deflector shields and 2) a permanent standard cul-de-sac shall be constructed

at the west end of South Stadium Drive.

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
The property being rezoned is bordered on the east by an R-4 zoned property

that is planned for apartments. The property east and north of this site is

part of the Maple Ridge Golf Course. This development will be considered a

part of Maple Ridge but it will not have direct access to the subdivision

(similar to Lullwater at Maple Ridge apartments on Veterans Parkway). A

cul-de-sac will be created at the west end of South Stadium Drive to allow for

emergency vehicle turn-around.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
8/16/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
West End of South Stadium Drive

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

    A portion of this property may lie within the limits of a watershed flood

    control structure. Additional information is needed to determine the full

    impacts. No construction will be allowed within the limits of the floodplain.

    A permanent standard cul-de-sac needs to be constructed at the end of South

    Stadium Drive.

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0208-2
Date: 8/16/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
West end of South Stadium Drive
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-4
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1), proposed (R-4)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.



c) The dead end street shall have a turn-around with a forty (40) foot

radius to face of curb and a right-of-way radius of fifty (50) feet.



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



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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