PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
May 7, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, May 7, 2008
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Karl Douglass
Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander
Commissioners: Lucy Sheftall
Cathy Hodge
Gladys Ford
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief
John Cantrell ? Zoning Administrator
Lynda Temples ? Recording Secretary
Commissioners Absent: Chris Henson, Scott Boyce, Ronny Smith, Micheal Eddings
Others Present: Bruce Jones.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:05
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 19, April 2 and April 16, 2008. Vice Chairperson
Alexander made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Hodge seconded.
ZONING CASES:
ZC0804-1: A request to rezone 53.07 acres located at 6206 Forrest Road. The
current zoning is Single Family Residential 3. The proposed zoning is Single
Family Residential 3 with one condition ( to reduce the side setbacks from 8
feet to 5 feet.). George Woodruff Company is the applicant.
Mr. John Cantrell read the Staff Report for this case. This property is
located in Planning District 11. The Land Use Designation shows Low Density
Residential.
Policy Statements: N/A.
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: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Ninety - nine (99) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this
rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments
regarding this rezoning request.
Conditions: Side setbacks shall have a minimum setback line of five (5) feet.
Additional information: Eastern half of the parcel was rezoned to SFR3 in
2006. Western half was rezoned to SFR3 in 2004.
Bruce Jones, applicant, came to the podium. This property will be used to
build single family homes. The setback condition is needed to build dual
garages on 1/3 of the lots.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve this rezoning case. Vice Chairperson Alexander
seconded. It was approved unanimously.
IV. SPECIAL EXCEPTION: None.
V. NEW BUSINESS: None.
VI. OLD BUSINESS: None.
VII. ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson John Cantrell, Zoning
Administrator
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