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1/27/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0212-3) Request to rezone property located at 3555 Gentian Boulevard



In December 2002, an application was submitted by GrossBridges Properties to

rezone the above property from C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) District to C-3

(General Commercial) District as outlined in the attached report. Ten (10)

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

Planning Division received one comment with concerns about this rezoning

request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and a policy statement.

The recommended condition is: all lighting shall be directed internally using

deflector shields.



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

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and a policy statement. The

recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the Planning Advisory

Commission with one addition: 2) the buffer requirement for the northern

property line shall be Category C, Option 3 (30 feet, undisturbed, natural

vegetation buffer) of the Buffer Ordinance.



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
GrossBridges Properties
Owner
Same
Location
3555 Gentian Boulevard
Acreage
0.8955 acre
Current Zoning Classification
C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Car wash / Mini-storage

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

Land Use Designation: Mixed Commercial / Industrial
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 C (20,400 trips

per day).
Surrounding Zoning
North ? Trolley Line

South ? R-4 (High Density Residential) & C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

West ? C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
Attitude of Property Owners
Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received one comment with concerns about this

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

upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and a policy

statement. The recommended condition is: all lighting shall be directed

internally using deflector shields.

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

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and a policy statement. The

recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the Planning Advisory

Commission with one addition: 2) the buffer requirement for the northern

property line shall be Category C, Option 3 (30 feet, undisturbed, natural

vegetation buffer) of the Buffer Ordinance.
Additional Information
The car wash is allowed in the C-2 zoning district. The property is proposed

for rezoning because the mini-storage facility is not allowed in the C-2

district.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
12/31/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
3555 Gentian Boulevard

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 #ZC0212-3
Date: 12/20/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
3555 Gentian Boulvard
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
C-2
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (C-2), proposed (C-3)



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

District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to COMMERCIAL standards: minimum 20 feet wide with 15

feet radii.



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:



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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