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

Subject: (ZC0204-9) Request to rezone approximately 0.78 acre of property located at

4923 Warm Springs Road

In April 2002, an application was submitted by Wade Jordan to rezone the above

property from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General

Commercial) District as outlined in the attached report. Twenty-eight (28)

property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request. The

Planning Division received one comment opposing 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, it

is served by water, sewer, and all city services, and it does not constitute

spot zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) all lighting shall be directed

internally using deflectors and 2) no access shall be permitted onto the access

easement along the east property line from the property being rezoned.



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

compatible with the 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
Wade Jordan
Owner
Same
Location
4923 Warm Springs Road
Acreage
0.78 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Electrical contracting business

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 ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) &

C-2 (Neighborhood

Shopping)

East ? R-1 (Low Density Residential) & R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential), C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping), & C-3

(General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is

compatible

with the existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-eight (28) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment opposing 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 is served by

water, sewer, and all city services, and it does not constitute spot zoning.

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

using deflectors and 2) no access shall be permitted onto the access easement

along the east property line from the property being rezoned.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it 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
4/29/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
4923 Warm Springs 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 #ZC0204-9
Date: 4/29/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Wade Jordan
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
4923 Warm Springs Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1), proposed (C-3)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for C-3

(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) District Zoning.



b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards and be installed as

far away from the intersection as possible.



c) The layout along with the traffic generated at the site may require

a deceleration lane. The minimum dimensions of the lane and tapers shall be

standard: a 150 feet long lane 12 feet wide with 75 feet tapers





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:



The traffic impact at this site will depended upon the type of retail facility

place at this location, and must be reviewed upon submission of site plans.



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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