Created on 11/02/2016

The Columbus Consolidated Government
Planning Department
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116
Fax (706) 653-4120
Website: www.columbusga.org/planning

Date 11/02/2016

Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Access:

Is or will the type of street providing access to the use be adequate to serve the proposed special exception use?

47^th street is a local road. 47^th street will provide adequate free flow movement for both North and South bound traffic. This use will be an accessory use to the property.

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety:

Is or will access into and out of the property be adequate to provide for traffic and pedestrian safety, the anticipated volume of the traffic flow, and access by emergency vehicles?

Access into and out of the property in question will provide for adequate traffic and pedestrian safety. Anticipated traffic flow volumes will be low for the accessory use and consist of maintenance travel trips. Emergency vehicles will have adequate access to the principal structure and accessory use.

Adequacy of Public Facilities:

Are or will public facilities such as school, water, or sewer utilities and police and fire protection be adequate to serve the special exception use?

Services such as water, sewer, utilities, police, and fire protection will be adequate and serve the proposed use at this location.

Security:

Will all towers and related equipment be enclosed by decay-resistant security fencing not less then six feet in height, and equipped with anti-climbing devices as appropriate to prevent unauthorized access?

All mechanical equipment will be behind a six-foot-high fence. The property is surrounded by other GC & LMI. Noise, light, glare and odor should be limited due to the nature of the equipment.

Hours of Operation:

Will the hours and manner of operation of the special exception use have no adverse effects on other properties in the area?

The hours of operation for this use will not have an adverse impact on the neighboring properties in the area. This tower should not have any foreseen hours of operation and the operation should be seamless, except for the outages and maintenance required.

Height Limitations:

Does the height of the proposed structure conform to the restrictions listed in the UDO?

This structures height, size and location will be considerably taller than the single family residential buildings to the south. This structure will look out of place surrounded by the current housing and other residential housing for CSU.

Proximity to Residential Uses:

Does the proposed tower conform to the minimum distance requirement from residential structures and residential district boundaries as set forth in the UDO?

Yes, the proposed tower shall be a minimum of 42 feet from a residential structure. The nearest residential structure is 619.046 feet from the proposed tower structure.

Landscaping and Screening:

Does the site plan incorporate proper landscaping and screening of the compound and equipment area?

The site plan submitted does show landscaping and fence screening will be provided by a 6 foot high board fence. As indicated in Section 3.2.72.K.2.of the UDO, towers and related equipment shall be surrounded by a minimum 10 foot wide area meeting buffer standard that is consistent with the requirements of Article 5 of Chapter 4 of the UDO.

Setbacks:

Is the proposed tower at least one third of its height from any public right of way?

Yes

Respectfully,

Rick Jones, AICP
Director, Planning Department
Enclosure/Attachment

Maps & Photos

Land Use.pdf

Future Land Use.pdf