Columbus, Georgia

PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING



November 7, 2002



A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, November 7,

2002 in the Council Chambers of the Plaza Level of the Government Center.



Commissioners Present: Chairperson Ralph King, Shep Mullin, Derrick Shields,

Berry Henderson, Bradford Dodds, Arline Kitchen, Rick McKnight and Michael

Corradino.



Staff Members: Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator, and Tina Trant, Recorder.



Commissioners Absent: Sharon Jamison



Others Present: Thomas Sherrill, Christopher Chandler, Trey Carmack, Donald

Edmondson, David Fox, Sanford Jones, Gary Hall, Ricky Jordan, Karen Griglen.



I. Chairperson King called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. He stated that

Derrick Shields would vote in Sharon Jamison?s absence.





II. Chairperson King asked for a motion for the October 16, 2002 minutes to be

accepted. Commissioner McKnight made a motion to approve the minutes and

Commissioner Henderson seconded the motion. The minutes were approved

unanimously. Chairperson King explained the rezoning process to the

audience.





III. REZONING CASES



1. ZC0210-1: A request to rezone the property located east of Garrett

Road/Yarbrough Road intersection. The current zoning is M-2 (Heavy

Manufacturing) District. The proposed zoning is R-2 (Low Density Residential)

District. The property is to be used for single family residential.



David Fox, Applicant



Mr. Will Johnson presented the Planning Division?s Finding of Facts. This case

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (P. D. 4). It shows low density

residential and industrial/warehousing for this area. It is consistent with

policy statements - Residential Development Policy Statement #2. It is

compatible with existing land uses. It is served by public water, sanitary

sewer and all City services. The property does not lie within the studied

floodplain and floodway area. The Engineering Department will need to approve

a drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development permit. The request

does not constitute spot zoning; it will not have a negative impact on the

transportation network. It must meet the Codes and Regulations of the City of

Columbus Consolidated Government for residential usage. No special conditions

are needed. There were no comments from adjoining property owners.



Mr. David Fox came to the podium. He stated that he represented Willis

Plantation, LLC. After a discussion about lot sizes, and how many houses on

each acre, a member of the audience had questions. Mr. Don Edmundson came to

the podium. He was not opposing but had a few questions about the buffer

zone. Chairperson King opened up the floor for this case to be voted on.

Commissioner Corradino made a motion to approve this case based on the Finding

of Facts. (Commissioner Shields voted for Commissioner Jamison who was

absent.) Commissioner Mullins seconded the motion. Commissioner Dodds chose

to abstain from voting. Commissioner Kitchen came to the meeting late, but in

her place only for this case, Commissioner Mullin voted. It was approved

unanimously.



2. ZC0210-2: A request to rezone the property located at the eastern portion

of 5528 Hodges Drive. The current zoning is R-1 (Low Density Residential)

District. The proposed zoning is M-1 (Heavy Manufacturing) District. It is to

be used as buffer for the property located at 4847 Miller Road.



Sanford Jones, Applicant



Mr. Will Johnson gave the Finding of Facts. This case is consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan (P.D. 7). The Comp Plan shows Mixed Commercial/Industrial

for this area. Policy statements are not addressed. It is compatible with

existing land uses, served by public water and sanitary sewer and all City

services. The property does not lie within a studied floodplain or floodway

area. Engineering will need to approve a drainage plan prior to issuance of a

Site Development permit. It does not constitute spot zoning. It will not have

a negative impact on the transportation network. Must meet the codes and

regulations of the City of Columbus. One special condition is needed. All

lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields. There were no

comments from adjoining property owners.



Mr. Sanford Jones came to the podium. This property will be rezoned to provide

a buffer for the adjoining property. He will sell it to the adjoining property

owner. David Fox is part owner of the adjoining property. He stated they plan

to build an office and warehouse on the property. They will use approximately

two thirds of this additional property for storage buildings not just a

buffer. Chairperson King opened up the floor for a motion. Commissioner

McKnight made a motion to approve this request based on the Finding of Facts.

Commissioner Shields seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.





3. ZC0210-4: A request to rezone property located at 4810 Miller Road. The

current zoning is M-1 (Heavy Manufacturing) District. The proposed zoning is

C-3 (General Commercial) District. It is to be used as a site for fantasy

games and sale of assorted items.



Thomas Sherrill, Applicant



Mr. Will Johnson gave the Finding of Facts. This case is consistent with the

Comprehensive Plan (P.D. 7). The Comp Plan shows Mixed Commercial/Industrial

for this area. Policy statements are not addressed. It is compatible with

existing land uses, served by public water and sanitary sewer and all City

services. The property does not lie within a studied floodplain or floodway

area. Engineering will need to approve a drainage plan prior to issuance of a

Site Development permit. It does not constitute spot zoning. It will not have

a negative impact on the transportation network. Must meet the codes and

regulations of the City of Columbus Consolidated Government for commercial

usage. All lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields. There

were no comments from adjoining property owners. He also noted that some of

the traffic pressure on Miller Road will be eased if this property is rezoned.



Mr. Trey Carmack came to the podium. He stated that the property will be used

as a store to play games. The word ?Fantasy? is misleading. There will be card

games. It will be geared to the younger crowd. Chris Chandler, who will be

the proprietor, came to the podium to explain what kind of card games will be

played. It will just be games and assorted items for sale. Chairperson

Henderson made a motion to approve the request to rezone based on the Finding

of Facts. Chairperson Corradino made a second motion to approve this case. It

was voted unanimously to approve.





4. ZC0210-5: A request to rezone property located at 4422, 4426 and 4430 First

Avenue. The current zoning is R-3A (Medium Density Residential) District. The

proposed zoning is C-3 (General Commercial) District. It is to be used as an

office, showroom and warehouse.



Gary Hall, Applicant



Commissioner Shields had to leave the meeting. Chairperson Mullin will vote in

his place. Mr. Shields is an alternate, but was voting for Commissioner Jamison.



Mr. Will Johnson gave the Finding of Facts. This case is not consistent with

the Comprehensive Plan (P.D. 5). The Comp Plan shows Low Density

Residential/Redevelopment Area for this and the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan

shows commercial for this area. Policy statements are not addressed. It is

compatible with existing land uses, served by public water and sanitary sewer

and all City services. The property does not lie within a studied floodplain or

floodway area. Engineering will need to approve a drainage plan prior to

issuance of a Site Development permit. It does not constitute spot zoning. It

will not have a negative impact on the transportation network. Must meet the

codes and regulations of the City of Columbus Consolidated Government for

commercial usage. All lighting shall be directed internally using deflector

shields. There were no comments from adjoining property owners.



Mr. Gary Hall came to the podium. He explained that he is planning to build an

office, showroom and warehouse. Chairperson King opened the floor for a

motion. Commissioner McKnight made a motion to approve based on the finding of

facts. Commissioner Mullin seconded. It was approved unanimously.





5. ZC0210-6: A request to rezone property located at 4348 & 4350 17th Avenue,

and 1706 &1708 44th Street. The current zoning is R-4 (High Density

Residential) District. The proposed zoning is C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping)

District. It is to be used as a restaurant.



Karen Griglen, Applicant



Mr. Will Johnson gave the Finding of Facts. This area sits in Planning 8 which

shows General Commercial/Medium Density Residential. Policy statements are not

addressed. It is compatible with existing land uses, served by public water

and sanitary sewer and all City services. The property does not lie within a

studied floodplain or floodway area. Engineering will need to approve a

drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development permit. It does not

constitute spot zoning. It will not have a negative impact on the

transportation network. Must meet the codes and regulations of the City of

Columbus Consolidated Government for commercial usage. Traffic Engineering

states that curb and gutter must be installed along the south edge of 44th

Street from 17th Avenue to the east property line. All lighting shall be

directed internally using deflector shields. There were no comments from

adjoining property owners. This is a commercial building.



Karen Griglen came to the podium. She stated she plans to open a restaurant on

this property.

After a brief discussion, Chairperson King opened up the floor for a motion.

Chairperson Mullin made a motion to approve based on the finding of facts.

Commissioner Kitchen seconded the motion. It was voted on and approved

unanimously.





IV. NEW BUSINESS



No New Business



OLD BUSINESS



No Old Business





V. ADJOURNMENT



Chairperson King adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m.







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Ralph King, Chairperson Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator