Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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7/1/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0203-6) Request to rezone approximately 1.09 acres of property located at

the southwest corner of Forrest Road and Alta Vista Drive

In March 2002, an application was submitted by D. F. Holley Builders, Inc. to

rezone the above property from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-3

(Medium Density Residential) District as outlined in the attached report.

Twenty-one (21) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received two opposing comments and three

supportive comments concerning this rezoning request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends that the request be conditionally

approved based upon the fact that it is compatible with existing land-uses and

it does not constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1)

joint-use driveways shall be required, and 2) each lot shall require a private

property turn-around so that traffic can exit forward onto Forrest Road.



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
D.F. Holley Builders, Inc.
Owner
Same
Location
SW corner of Forrest Road & Alta Vista Drive
Acreage
1.09 acres
Current Zoning Classification
R-1A (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
R-3 (Medium Density Residential)
Current Use of Property
Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property
Single family residential

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 D.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

South ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

East ? R-1A (Low Density Residential)

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

compatible

with the existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Twenty-one (21) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division received two opposing comments and three

supportive 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 and it does not

constitute spot zoning. The recommended conditions are: 1) joint-use driveways

shall be required, and 2) each lot shall require a private property turn-around

so that traffic can exit forward onto Forrest Road.

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
This case was heard before the Planning Advisory Commission on April 18, 2002;

May 1, 2002; and June 5, 2002. The applicant originally requested an R-3B

(Patio Home / Zero Lot Line) zoning district. The current request is for R-3

(medium Density Residential. After serious discussion on issues ranging from

the realignment of Forrest Road to the number of curb-cuts projected for the

R-3B development, the PAC tabled the case until City Right-of-Way Coordinator

Felton Grant, Traffic Engineering, and the Planning Division could work out an

acceptable plan with the applicant. The R-3 zone was deemed acceptable because

the affected section of Forrest Road will be cul-de-sac?d when the road is

widened. This would make the houses compatible with the homes along Sheffield

Drive and would create a seperation from the houses to the east on Forrest

Road. The current plan is to direct Forrest Road to the north when it reaches

Alta Vista Drive. The portion between Macon Road and Alta Vista Drive would

become a cul-de-sac. Also, with six lots being planned instead of 8 to 10,

only two curb-cuts will be on Forrest Road; one curb-cut will be on Alta Vista

Drive.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
3/27/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
SW Corner of Forest Road and Alta Vista 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 #ZC0203-6
Date: 4/3/2002
Prepared By: R. Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Dan Holley
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
SW corner of Forrest Road & Alta Vista Drive
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-1A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
R-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-1A), proposed (R-3)



a) Site must conform to current requirements

for R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) District Zoning.



b) Driveway must conform to RESIDENTAL standards. Joint driveways and

turn-a rounds must be used along Forest Road.





2. Traffic Circulation and off-street parking:



Off-street parking requirements must meet the Codes and regulations of the City

of Columbus: section 22-32.







3. Traffic Impact:



No significant traffic impact to surrounding properties or streets.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



No additional lighting will be needed.

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