Columbus, Georgia

PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING

March 6, 2002



A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, March 6,

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



Commissioners Present: Chairperson Ralph King, Vice Chairperson Arline Kitchen,

Berry Henderson, Sharon Jamison, Bradford Dodds, Derrick Shields, Shep Mullin,

Rick McKnight, and Michael Corradino,



Commissioners Absent:



Staff Members: Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator, and Denise Taylor, Recorder



Others Present:



CALL TO ORDER



Chairperson King called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Chairperson King

explained the rezoning process to the audience. Chairperson King announced that

alternates. Chairperson King entertained a motion to vote on the February 6,

2002 meeting minutes. Commissioner made a motion to approve the

minutes. Commissioner seconded the motion. The vote was carried

unanimously.



I. TABLED CASES



1) ZC0201-1: An amended requests to rezone the property located at 7401

Whitesville Road (see Location Map). The property is currently zoned R-1 (Low

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

Residential) District. The property is to be used for single family

residential.



Brian Grier, Inc., Applicant



Mr. Will Johnson presented the Planning Division=s Finding of Facts. He stated

that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan P.D. 2, which shows

Low Density Residential for this area. He stated that the request is

consistent with the policy statements P.D. 2, Residential Development policy

statement #3. He stated it is compatible with existing land uses. The

property is served by all city services. He also stated the property does not

lie within a studied floodplain and floodway area. Engineering will need to

approve a drainage plan prior to issuance

of a Site Development permit. Mr. Johnson stated that the request does not

constitute spot zoning. He also stated that the report from Transportation

Planning states that the request will not have a negative impact on the

transportation network He reported that off street parking and curb-cuts must

meet the Codes and regulations of the City of Columbus, Consolidated Government

for residential usage. This site may create a significant traffic impact;

therefore a study must be performed at this site that will evaluate the

intersection sight limitations. Mr. Johnson stated that no special conditions

are needed. He stated that he received one phone

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call and a letter in opposition to the request.



Brian Grier, property owner, stated that he plans on putting a residential

subdivision on the property. He stated that he discussed the sight impact with

Traffic Engineering. He stated that there was a concern with another rezoning

in the past and he was asked to physically measure a distance of five hundred

feet away from that property to his proposed subdivision. He also stated that

the entrance is on the crest of the hill where you would be able to see either

way coming out.





After a brief discussion, Chairperson King entertained a motion. Commissioner

McKnight made a motion to approve the request based on the fact that it is

compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sewer, and

does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated that the special condition

should be provided. Commission Shields seconded the motion. The vote was

carried unanimously.































































2) ZC0201-4: A request to rezone properties located at 1118 54th Street & 1230

54th Street. (see Location Map). The property at 1118 54th Street is zoned M-1

(Light Manufacturing) District with conditions. The property at 1230 54th

Street is zoned A-0 (Apartment-Office) District. The requested zoning for the

both is M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District. The property is to be used for

warehouse / offices.



The McDougal Company, Applicant















































































I. REZONING CASES



1) ZC0202-1: A request to rezone the property located on a portion of Columbus

Park Crossing (see Location Map). The property is currently zoned C-3

w/conditions (General Commercial) District. The requested zoning is A-O

(Apartment-Office) District. The property is to be used for multi-family

residential.



Fickling & Company, Applicant





Mr. Will Johnson presented the Planning Division=s Finding of Facts. He stated

that the request is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan P.D. 2, which

shows Low Density Residential for this area. He stated that the policy

statements are consistent with policy statements P.D. 2, Residential

Development policy statement #2 and compatible with existing land uses. The

property is served by all city services. He also stated the property does lie

within a studied floodplain and floodway area. Engineering will need to

approve a drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development permit. Mr.

Johnson stated that the request does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated

that the report from Transportation Planning states that the request will not

have a negative impact on the transportation network. A traffic study was

completed in 2000; the current project will add approximately 560 more trips

than originally stated. He reported that off street parking and curb-cuts must

meet the Codes and regulations of the City of Columbus, Consolidated Government

for commercial usage. Mr. Johnson stated that special conditions are needed:

1) all lighting shall be directed internally, 2) no access shall be permitted

to / from Oberlin Drive or Cinnamon Loop, 3) No direct access shall be

permitted to Weems Road, 4) no site development permits shall be issued for the

tract, except for transportation improvements, until a site plan for the tract

is reviewed for compliance with Code requirements be the Department of

Community and Economic Development, 5) the developer shall be responsible for

constructing a third lane along the length of the property fronting the

proposed Whittlesey Road extension, and 6) the foregoing conditions shall be

permanent. He stated that he received no comments from adjoining property

owners.



After a brief discussion, Chairperson King entertained a motion. Commissioner

McKnight made a motion to approve the request based on the fact that it is

compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sewer, and

does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated that the special condition

should be provided. Commission Shields seconded the motion. The vote was

carried unanimously.























2) ZC0202-2: A request to rezone the property located at 6551 Green Island

Drive (see Location Map). The property is currently zoned M-1 (Light

Manufacturing) District, R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, and R-4 (High

Density Residential) District. The requested zoning is A-1 (Agricultural)

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



The Jordan Company, Applicant





Mr. Will Johnson presented the Planning Division=s Finding of Facts. He stated

that the request is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan P.D. 1, which

shows Low Density Residential for this area. He stated that the policy

statements are consistent with policy statements P.D.2, Residential Development

policy statement #3 and compatible with existing land uses. The property is

served by all city services. He also stated the property does not lie within a

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

drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development permit. Mr. Johnson

stated that the request does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated that

the report from Transportation Planning states that the request will not have a

negative impact on the transportation network. He reported that off street

parking and curb-cuts must meet the Codes and regulations of the City of

Columbus, Consolidated Government for residential usage. Mr. Johnson stated

that no special conditions are needed. He stated that he received no comments

from adjoining property owners.





After a brief discussion, Chairperson King entertained a motion. Commissioner

McKnight made a motion to approve the request based on the fact that it is

compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sewer, and

does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated that the special condition

should be provided. Commission Shields seconded the motion. The vote was

carried unanimously.







































3) ZC0202-3: A request to rezone the property located at 4112 St. Francis

Avenue (see Location Map). The property is currently zoned R-2 (Low Density

Residential) District. The requested zoning is A-O (Apartment-Office)

District. The property is to be used for a doctor?s office.



Linda Hart, Applicant





Mr. Will Johnson presented the Planning Division=s Finding of Facts. He stated

that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan P.D. 8, which shows

Offices for this area. He stated that policy statements are not addressed. He

stated it is compatible with existing land uses. The property is served by all

city services. He also stated the property does not lie within a studied

floodplain and floodway area. Engineering will need to approve a drainage plan

prior to issuance of a Site Development permit. Mr. Johnson stated that the

request does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated that the report from

Transportation Planning states that the request will not have a negative impact

on the transportation network. He reported that off street parking and

curb-cuts must meet the Codes and regulations of the City of Columbus,

Consolidated Government for commercial usage. Mr. Johnson stated that special

conditions are needed: 1) all lighting shall be directed internally using

deflectors and 2) only one commercial driveway shall be permitted. He stated

that he received comments from adjoining property owners.



After a brief discussion, Chairperson King entertained a motion. Commissioner

McKnight made a motion to approve the request based on the fact that it is

compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sewer, and

does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated that the special condition

should be provided. Commission Shields seconded the motion. The vote was

carried unanimously.











































4) ZC0202-4: A request to rezone part of the southeast corner of Moye Road &

Buena Vista Road (see Location Map). The property is currently zoned R-1 (Low

Density Residential) District. The requested zoning is C-3 (General

Commercial) District. The property is to be used for offices / storage of

vehicles.



Baxter Edwards, Applicant





Mr. Will Johnson presented the Planning Division=s Finding of Facts. He stated

that the request is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan P.D. 11, which

shows Low Density Residential for this area. He stated that policy statements

are not addressed. He stated it is compatible with existing land uses. The

property is served by all city services. He also stated the property does not

lie within a studied floodplain and floodway area. Engineering will need to

approve a drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development permit. Mr.

Johnson stated that the request does not constitute spot zoning; there is C-3

zoning approximately 63 feet east of this property. He also stated that the

report from Transportation Planning states that the request will not have a

negative impact on the transportation network. He reported that off street

parking and curb-cuts must meet the Codes and regulations of the City of

Columbus, Consolidated Government for commercial usage. A deceleration lane

may be required at this site. Mr. Johnson stated that special conditions are

needed. All light shall be directed internally using deflectors. He stated

that he received no comments from adjoining property owners.



After a brief discussion, Chairperson King entertained a motion. Commissioner

McKnight made a motion to approve the request based on the fact that it is

compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sewer, and

does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated that the special condition

should be provided. Commission Shields seconded the motion. The vote was

carried unanimously.







































5) ZC0202-5: A request to rezone the properties located at 431, 4137, 4143,

4149, 4153, & 4201 St. Francis Avenue (see Location Map). The property is

currently zoned R-2 (Low Density Residential) District. The requested zoning

is A-O (Apartment-Office) District. The property is to be used for a parking

lot.



St. Frances Hospital, Applicant





Mr. Will Johnson presented the Planning Division=s Finding of Facts. He stated

that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan P.D. 8, which shows

Offices for this area. He stated that policy statements are not addressed. He

stated it is compatible with existing land uses. The property is served by all

city services. He also stated the property does not lie within a studied

floodplain and floodway area. Engineering will need to approve a drainage plan

prior to issuance of a Site Development permit. However, there are existing

problems in the area that will need to be addressed by Engineering. Mr.

Johnson stated that the request does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated

that the report from Transportation Planning states that the request will not

have a negative impact on the transportation network. He reported that off

street parking and curb-cuts must meet the Codes and regulations of the City of

Columbus, Consolidated Government for commercial usage. Mr. Johnson stated

that special conditions are needed. All light shall be directed internally

using deflectors. He stated that he received comments from adjoining property

owners.



After a brief discussion, Chairperson King entertained a motion. Commissioner

McKnight made a motion to approve the request based on the fact that it is

compatible with existing land-uses, it is served by city water and sewer, and

does not constitute spot zoning. He also stated that the special condition

should be provided. Commission Shields seconded the motion. The vote was

carried unanimously.









































ADJOURNMENT



The meeting was adjourned at : p.m. by Chairperson King.





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Ralph King, Chairperson Will Johnson, Zoning

Administrator

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