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11/21/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0210-6) Request to rezone property located at 4348 & 4350 17th Avenue; and

1706 & 1708 44th Street



In October 2002, an application was submitted by Karen Griglen to rezone the

above property from R-4 (High Density Residential) District to C-2

(Neighborhood Shopping) District as outlined in the attached report.

Twenty-two (22) 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 it is compatible with existing land-uses, it 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 deflector shields and 2) curb and gutter shall be installed along the

south edge of 44th Street from 17th Avenue to the east property line of this

site.



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
Karen Griglen
Owner
Ricky Jordan
Location
4348 & 4350 17th Avenue; and 1706 & 1708 44th Street
Acreage
0.38 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Current Use of Property
Vacant building
Proposed Use of Property
Restaurant

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designation: General Commercial / Medium 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 (6,500 trips per

day) for 17th Avenue. The C-3 zone could generate 1,260 trips per day. The

network would increase from 3,939 trips per day to 5,160 trips per day.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-3 (General Commercial)

South ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

East ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

West ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential) & C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible the existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-two (22) 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 compatible with existing land-uses, it does not 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 deflector shields and 2) curb and gutter shall be installed along the

south edge of 44th Street from 17th Avenue to the east property line of this

site.

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 structure proposed to be used as the restaurant is a commercial

building.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
10/21/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
4348&4340 17th Ave/1706&1708 44th Street

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 #ZC0210-6
Date: 11/1/2002
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
4348 & 4350 17th Ave 1706 & 1708 44th St
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-4
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-2
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-4), proposed (C-2)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for C-2 (General

Commercial) District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards, and curb & gutter must be

installed along the south edge 44th Street, from 17th Avenue to the east

property line at this site.



2. Traffic Circulation and off-street parking:



a) Interior traffic circulation will be reviewed upon submission of site plans.



b) 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 roadway lighting will not be needed. If the parking lot is

illuminated, the fixtures need to use a cut off design that will reduce

lighting trespass to adjacent properties.







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