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7/30/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0206-1) Request to rezone properties located at 6131 Crystal Drive

In June 2002, an application was submitted by Mordic Builders, Inc. to rezone

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

(Apartment-Office) District as outlined in the attached report. Sixteen (16)

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 conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by water,

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

not have a negative impact on the transportation network. 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 compatible

with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that

recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.



Crystal Place apartments are across the street from this property and are zoned

A-O. The office for Mordic Builders is currently in this apartment complex.

The lot west of this property is McGraw?s Landscaping Company, 6119 Crystal

Drive. The property is zoned R-1A but the property is used as commercial

property.



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
Mordic Builders, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
6131 Crystal Drive
Acreage
1.387 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property
Vacant house
Proposed Use of Property
Office

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 7

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 C (Macon Road).
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-3 (General Commercial)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential) & A-O (Apartment-Office)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

West ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Sixteen (16) 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 compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by

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

will not have a negative impact on the transportation network. 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 compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is the same

as that recommended by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
Crystal Place apartments are across the street from this property and are zoned

A-O. The office for Mordic Builders is currently in this apartment complex.

The lot west of this property is McGraw?s Landscaping Company, 6119 Crystal

Drive. The property is zoned R-1A but the property is used as commercial

property.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
7/1/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
6131 Crystal Drive

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 #ZC0206-1
Date: 7/1/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
6131 Crystal Drive
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) Interior traffic circulation will be reviewed upon submission of site

plans.





3. Traffic Impact:



No significant traffic impact to surrounding properties or streets.



.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Additional roadway lighting may be needed. 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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