PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
December 19, 2007
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, December 19,
2007 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Karl Douglass
Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander
Commissioners: Scott Boyce Gladys Ford
Lucy Sheftall Michael Eddings
Cathy Hodge
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief, Tina Trant ? Recording
Secretary.
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Ronny Smith, Chris Henson.
Others Present: Roy Drake, Dan Whitaker, Andy Rotenstreich, Jay Sanders.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:07
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
III. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS:
SEU0711-2: A request by TCD Services, LLC, for a telecommunications facility
at 7880 Schomburg Road. Kim Bucciero is the applicant.
TCD Services, LLC submitted an application for the Special Exception Use cited
above. The properties are located in an SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)
District. The purpose of the Special Exception Use is to construct a wireless
communications facility. The applicant wishes to construct a 150-foot monopole
cell tower. In the residential zoning districts, an antenna, tower or
concealed support structure may only be located on a property approved for
non-single-family residential use, such as a multifamily development, a church
or school. The tower is allowed only on a site-specific basis and with the
approval of the City Council based upon the following criteria and conditions:
(1) Access: Is or will the type of street providing access to the use be
adequate to serve the proposed special exception use?
Access to the property is adequate for the proposed use. Ingress/egress shall
be located off Schomburg Road.
(2) 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?
There will be no impact to the transportation system, nor will there be any
impact to pedestrian safety.
(3) 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?
N/A
(4) Security: Will all towers and related equipment be enclosed by
decay-resistant security fencing not less than six feet in height, and equipped
with anti-climbing devices as appropriate to prevent unauthorized access?
Yes, the compound will be secured by a six-foot chain link fence, with three
rows of class III barbed wire.
(5) 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?
N/A
(6) Height Limitations: Does the height of the proposed structure conform to
the restrictions listed in the UDO?
Yes, the proposed tower conforms to the maximum allowable height of 150 feet
for monopoles in this zoning district.
(7) 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 is more than 300 feet from the nearest residential
structure.
(8) Landscaping and Screening: Does the site plan incorporate proper
landscaping and screening of the compound and equipment area?
The site plan submitted for the project does not show any landscaping or
screening of the area.
Sixty-one (61) property owners within 300 feet of the parcel were notified by
letter of the proposed Special Exception Use. To date, the Planning Department
has received one comment opposing the Special Exception Use request.
Andy Rotenstreich, representative of the applicant, came to the podium. This
tower will fill in the gap of coverage for residents in North Columbus. The
building will be brick on the outside. It is a good use for the land.
Dan Whitaker of 8267 Midland Trail came to the podium. He wanted more
information about the tower.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve this rezoning case. Commissioner Eddings seconded.
It was approved unanimously.
REZONING CASES:
ZC0711-3: A request to rezone 0.14 acres located at 620 Brown Avenue. The
current zoning is Residential / Office. The proposed zoning is General
Commercial. The property will be used as a pest control business. Roy Drake is
the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This property is in
Planning District 8. The Land Use Designation shows Mixed Office / Commercial.
Policy Statements: Do not address.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a floodplain and floodway area. The developer
will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development
Permit.
The property is served by all city services.
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for commercial usage.
School Impact: None.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the RMF1 zoning district. The
three options under Category C are:
1. 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and
shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet. 2. 10 feet with a certain
amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or
masonry wall. 3. 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Forty seven (47) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments concerning this
rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional Information: This property was rezoned to A-O (now RO) in 1992.
Roy Drake, applicant, came to the podium. This property was used as a pest
control business from 1992 until 2006. He has talked to the neighbors. There
is no opposition to the pest control business.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the fact that it is
consistent with existing uses. Commissioner Hodge seconded. It was approved
unanimously.
V. TEXT AMENDMENTS: None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS: Chairperson Karl Douglass was unanimously approved as the
Chairperson for 2008. Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander was
unanimously approved for Vice Chairperson for 2008.
VII. OLD BUSINESS: None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Department Chief
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