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6/16/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0205-1) Request to rezone approximately 4.88 acres of property located at

the northern portion of 6751 Macon Road



In May 2002, an application was submitted by Artisan Properties, Inc. 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 did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning

request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be approved based

upon the fact that it is consistent with a policy statement (?Future commercial

development should be concentrated in central locations, and excessive strip

development should be discouraged.?) of the Comprehensive Plan, it is

compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not constitute spot zoning.

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

2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located along the property

lines bordered by residential zoning districts, 3) no outside storage shall be

permitted, 4) existing trees adjacent to Lots 38 to 44 (5704 to 5752 Ironstone

Court) shall be retained. A 100 feet undisturbed, natural buffer shall be

required along the eastern property line. A 6 feet high wooden privacy fence

shall be placed along the eastern edge of the 100 feet undisturbed, natural

buffer; 5) a detention pond shall be placed at the north end of the property,

and 6) the permissible uses currently granted in Sec. 22-22, C-3 General

Commercial District, shall be further restricted to preclude the following:

Sections (B)(2)(c); (B)(3)(e); (B)(6)(b); (B)(6)(e); (B)(6)(f); (B)(11)(b);

(B)(11)(n); (B)(13)(a); (B)(14)(f.1); (B)(14)(o); (B)(15)(d); (B)(15)(e);

(B)(21)(a); (B)(21)(c).



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
Artisan Properties, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
Northern portion of 6751 Macon Road
Acreage
4.88 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Office / warehouse / retail

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 3

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 increase to C.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

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

compatible

with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-eight (28) 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 consistent with a policy statement (?Future commercial

development should be concentrated in central locations, and excessive strip

development should be discouraged.?) of the Comprehensive Plan, it is

compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not constitute spot zoning.

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

2) no external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be located along the property

lines bordered by residential zoning districts, 3) no outside storage shall be

permitted, 4) existing trees adjacent to Lots 38 to 44 (5704 to 5752 Ironstone

Court) shall be retained. A 100 feet undisturbed, natural buffer shall be

required along the eastern property line. A 6 feet high wooden privacy fence

shall be placed along the eastern edge of the 100 feet undisturbed, natural

buffer; 5) a detention pond shall be placed at the north end of the property,

and 6) the permissible uses currently granted in Sec. 22-22, C-3 General

Commercial District, shall be further restricted to preclude the following:

Sections (B)(2)(c); (B)(3)(e); (B)(6)(b); (B)(6)(e); (B)(6)(f); (B)(11)(b);

(B)(11)(n); (B)(13)(a); (B)(14)(f.1); (B)(14)(o); (B)(15)(d); (B)(15)(e);

(B)(21)(a); (B)(21)(c).

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
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 applicant has worked out several issues with the neighboring subdivision,

Cottonwood Estates. Conditions #4, #5, and #6 were created by the applicant

and the Cottonwood residents.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
5/16/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
Norther Portion of 6751 Macon 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 #ZC0205-1
Date: 5/20/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Artisan Properties, Inc.
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
6751 Macon Road
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1
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.





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:



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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