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4/23/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0203-2) Request to rezone approximately 0.40 acre of property located at

1125 Lockwood Avenue

In March 2002, an application was submitted by Michael Baker and Phillip

Latimer to rezone the above property from R-3A (Medium 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 that the request be conditionally

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

and a policy statements, it is compatible with exiting land-uses, and it does

not constitute spot zoning. The recommended condition is: all lighting shall

be directed internally using deflectors.



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

consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and it is

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

that 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
Phillip Latimer & Michael Baker
Owner
Same
Location
1125 Lockwood Avenue
Acreage
0.40 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
A-O (Apartment-Office)
Current Use of Property
Vacant house
Proposed Use of Property
Accounting office

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 8

Land Use Designation: Offices
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 E (Wynnton Road).
Surrounding Zoning
North ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

South ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)

East ? A-O (Apartment-Office) & R-3A (Medium

Density Residential)

West ? A-O (Apartment-Office)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible

with

the Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements.
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 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and its

policy statements, it is compatible with existing land-uses, and it does not

constitute spot zoning. The recommended condition is: all lighting shall be

directed internally using deflectors.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Conditional approval based on the fact that it is consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan and its policy statements and it is compatible with existing

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

Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
The applicant is going to work with Traffic Engineering on a driveway

variance. This will try to keep the applicant from paving over the front yard.
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
3/12/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna W. Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
ZC0203-2 1125 Lockwood Avenue

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 #ZC0203-2
Date: 3/21/2002
Prepared By: R Riley
Name Of Company Or Persons
Michael Baker & Phillip Latimer
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
1125 Lockwood Avenue
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-3A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
A-O
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R1), proposed (A-O)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for

A-O (Apartment -Office) District Zoning.



b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards: the minimum driveway

width of 20 feet will be required. The radii of 15 feet can only be reduced by

a variance approved by Council. The Engineering Department is willing to

recommend the installation of a D.O.T. 6050 driveway as a variance.





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 by this zoning request.





3. Traffic Impact:



There will be no impact to traffic at this location.





4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



Additional lighting will not be needed; however, if the parking lot is

illuminated the fixtures need to have cut off partitions that will reduce

lighting trespass.





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