Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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9/16/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0209-1) Request to rezone property located in Beallwood



In September 2002, an application was submitted by the Department of Community

Reinvestment, Columbus Consolidated Government, to rezone properties in

Beallwood from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-3 (Medium Density

Residential) District as outlined in the attached report. Two hundred eighteen

(218) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning requests.

The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning

request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the fact that

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

land-uses, it is served by city water and sanitary sewer, it does not

constitute spot zoning, and there were no comments from adjoining property

owners.



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

consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan and it is compatible with existing land-uses.



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
Department of Community Reinvestment
Owner
Columbus Consolidated Government, et al.
Location
4907, 4909, 4763, 5110, 5106, & 5015 11th Avenue; 4801 Ingram Avenue; 4803,

4826, 4806, 4732, 4728, & 4726 13th Avenue; 4714, 4749, 4751, 5127, 5129, &

5031 12th Avenue; 1120, 1114, & 1110 48th Street; and 4602 Gilbert Avenue
Acreage
N/A
Current Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Vacant / Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property
Single family residential

General Land use
Properties are located in Planning District 5

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 B (Veterans

Parkway) for all sites.
Surrounding Zoning
Beallwood:

R-3 (Medium Density Residential)

C-3 (General Commercial)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Two hundred eighteen (218) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the

rezoning requests. The Planning Division did not receive any comments

concerning this rezoning request.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based upon the

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

existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sanitary sewer, it does not

constitute spot zoning, and there were no comments from adjoining property

owners.

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

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with existing

land-uses.
Additional Information
None.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
9/16/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
Beallwood

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 #ZC0209-1
Date: 9/23/2002
Prepared By: RRiley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
Beallwood
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
C-3
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (C-3), proposed (R-3)

a) Site must conform to current requirements for R-3 (MEDIUM

DENITY RESIDENTIAL) District Zoning.



b) The driveway may have to conform to RESIDENTIAL 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:



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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