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2/11/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0112-5) Request to rezone approximately 5.77 acre of property located at the

northwest portion of 6001 River Road



In December 2001, an application was submitted by The Jordan Company to rezone

the above property from R-4 (High Density Residential) District to A-O

(Apartment-Office) District as outlined in the attached report. Fifty-three

(53) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request.

The Planning Division received supportive comments on this rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally

approved based upon the fact that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,

is compatible with existing land-uses, is served by public water and sanitary

sewer, does not constitute spot zoning, and it will not have a negative impact

on the transportation network. The recommended conditions are: 1) no access

shall be allowed onto Green Island Drive, 2) all lighting shall be directed

internally using deflectors, and 3) the property shall be used for office use

only.



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

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and a policy statement and 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
The Jordan Company
Owner
Same
Location
Northwest portion of 6001 River Road
Acreage
5.77 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-4 (High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property
Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property
Offices (addition to The Terraces)
General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 1

Land Use Designation: Mixed Office / High 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 C.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-4 (High Density Residential)

South ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)

East - R-4 (High Density Residential) & A-O (Apartment-Office)

West ? R-1 (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is consistent

with

the Comprehensive Plan and a policy statement.
Attitude of Property Owners
Fifty-three (53) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received supportive comments on this rezoning

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

that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, is compatible with existing

land uses, it is served by public water and sanitary sewer, does not constitute

spot zoning, and will not have a negative impact on the transportation

network. The recommended conditions are: 1) no access shall be allowed onto

Green Island Drive, 2) all lighting shall be directed internally using

deflectors, and 3) the property shall be used for office only.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan and a policy statement and is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended conditions are the same as those recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
None
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
1/8/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Asst. Director of Engineering
Subject
REZONING AT 6001 River 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

    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 #ZC0112-5
Date: 1/8/2002
Prepared By: Robert Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
The Jordan Company
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
6001 River Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-4
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
A-O
SPECIAL REQUESTS
N/A
Comments
1. Property Access



a) Site must conform to current requirements for A-O

(Apartment-Office) Zoning District

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 significantly by this zoning request.





3. Traffic Impact



There is no significant traffic impact to surrounding properties and

streets.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting



Additional lighting will not be needed at this intersection.
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