Agenda Item # 3
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
04/28/2015
Agenda Report # 103
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Residential Lot Access to Collector/Garrett Road
INITIATED BY: Engineering Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested for a variance to Section 7.9.2.B of the
City Code for limited residential access along the Garrett Road for Garrett
Creek Addition Phase 3.
Background: The Department of Engineering received a site plan for
development of lots which are positioned between Garrett Road and lots in
Garrett Creek Subdivision. The City Code Section 7.9.2.B prohibits direct
access to a collector road. Garrett Road is classified as a collector road.
Analysis: There are 25 proposed lots to be developed in Garrett Creek Addition
Phase 3. The developer is proposing use of joint use driveways, therefore; only
10 driveways would access Garrett Road. The Department of Engineering has
reviewed the site plan and recommends approval of the variance.
Financial Considerations: A denial would prevent the development of these lots.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: There are no additional costs
expected for the City.
Legal Considerations: A variance to this City Code requires Council approval.
Recommendations/ Actions: Approval is requested for a variance to Section
7.9.2.B of the City Code for limited residential access along Garrett Road for
Garrett Creek Addition Phase 3.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 7.9.2.B OF THE CITY CODE FOR
LIMITED RESIDENTIAL ACCESS ALONG GARRETT ROAD, COLLECTOR, FOR GARRETT CREEK
ADDITION PHASE 3.
WHEREAS, Section 7.9.2.B prohibits residential lots from having direct driveway
access to a collector or arterial street unless approved by Council; and,
WHEREAS, the property developer submitted a site plan for development of 25
lots in Garrett Creek Addition Phase 3 that are positioned between lots in
Garrett Creek and Garrett Road; and,
WHEREAS, the developer is proposing to limit the number of driveways to 10
through the use of joint use driveways; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering has reviewed the request and recommends
that a variance be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That Garrett Creek Addition Phase 3 is hereby, granted a variance to
the City Code 7.9.2.B. to allow limited residential driveway access along
Garrett Road.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________ 2015, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Buck voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Lindsey Glisson, Deputy Clerk of Council , Mayor
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