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2/20/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0201-2) Request to rezone approximately 1.36 total acres of properties

located at 3523, 3529, & 3533 Trinity Drive; & 2114 Box Road



In January 2002, an application was submitted by Schuster Enterprises, Inc. to

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

(Apartment-Office) District as outlined in the attached report. Eighteen (18)

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

Planning Division received comments on this rezoning request. However, no one

offered support or opposition.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally

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

is served by public water and sanitary sewer. The recommended condition is:

all lighting shall be directed internally using deflectors.



The Planning Division recommends 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. However, the Planning

Division recommends additional conditions: 1) only two driveway cuts shall be

allowed onto Trinity Drive and 2) the properties shall be used for office use

only.



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
Schuster Enterprises, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
3523, 3529, & 3533 Trinity Drive; & 2114 Box Road
Acreage
1.36 total acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property
Single family residential / Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Offices
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential for Trinity Drive and General

Commercial for Box Road
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 - C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) & R-1A

(Low

Density Residential)

South - C-3 (General Commercial) & R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East - R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West - C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping), C-3 (General Commercial), & R-1A (Low

Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification os compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Eighteen (18) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did receive comments on this rezoning request.

However, no one offered support or opposition.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is compatible with exitsing land-uses and is served by public

water and sanitary sewer. The recommended condition is: all lighting shall be

directed internally using deflectors.

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. However, the Planning Division recommends

additional conditions: 1) only two driveway cuts shall be allowed onto Trinity

Drive and 2) the properties shall be used for office use only.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
1/17/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
REZONING AT 3523, 3529, & 3533 Trinity Drive; & 2114 Box 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.
  • Other

    These comments are based upon the limited information available at this time.

    More detailed plans may indicate other conclusions.

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0201-2
Date: 1/25/2002
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Schuster Enterprises, Inc.
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
3523, 3529, & 3533 Trinity Drive; & 2114 Box Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
A-O
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (r-1a), proposed (a-o)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

A-O (APARTMENT-OFFICE) District Zoning.



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:



No significant traffic impact to surrounding properties or streets.



.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



No additional lighting will be needed.

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