PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
June 7, 2006
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, June 7, 2006
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Shields, Vice Chairperson Shep Mullin,
Alternate Scott Boyce, Commissioners Chris Henson, Joe Alexander, Brad Dodds,
Karl Douglass, Bob Crane and Alternate Michael Eddings.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Planning Chief and Tina Trant, Recorder
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present: Randolph Schmidt, David Erickson, Genevieve Green, Robert
Morrison, Perrin Nicolson, Robert Ashley.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Shields called the meeting to order at
9:05 a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience. Alternate Scott
Boyce was introduced to the other commissioners and the audience.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice Chairperson Mullin made a motion to
approve the minutes for May 17, 2006. Commissioner Henson seconded. They were
approved unanimously.
Commissioner Eddings will vote for Commissioner Dodds.
III. REZONING CASES:
ZC0605-2: A request to rezone 0.7386 acres located at 4817 Miller Road. The
current zoning is Single Family Residential 1. The proposed zoning is Light
Manufacturing Industrial. The property will be used for a parking lot. David
Erickson is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 3. The Land Use Designation
shows Mixed Commercial / Industrial.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
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.
Thirteen (13) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: Mr. Erickson has already zoned three LMI properties
that surround this property.
David Erickson, applicant, came to the podium. He wants to put in a parking
lot and office with storage equipment for a construction company.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Douglass
made a motion to approve the rezoning case based on the facts that it is
consistent with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing land
uses. Commissioner Alexander seconded. The case was unanimously approved.
2. ZC0605-3: A request to rezone 0.57 acres located at 4013 - 4025 Second
Avenue. The current zoning is Residential Multi-Family 1. The
proposed zoning is
Neighborhood Commercial. The property will be used for a Veterinary
office. Randolph Schmidt is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 5. The Land Use
Designation shows Low Density Residential. It is consistent with the Second
Avenue Redevelopment Plan (2002 Update). Land Use Designation shows Commercial.
Policy Statements: Not addressed.
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 SFR4 Zoning district. The
three options under Category C are: 1 ? 20 feet with a certain amount of
canopy trees, understory trees, 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.
Thirty-seven (37) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this
rezoning request. The Planning Division did receive one comment concerning this
rezoning request. The citizens who live north of this property asked Mr.
Johnson to request that the property only be used for a veterinary office.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: None.
Randolph Schmidt, of the Allen Development Group, applicant, came to the
podium. Ms. Carol Goodman is the citizen who made the comments to Will
Johnson. The applicant has spoken to her and they do have a veterinary who
wants to open a veterinary office on this site.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Crane made
a motion to approve the rezoning case based on the facts that it is consistent
with the Second Avenue Redevelopment Plan and there will be no impact on
traffic or schools. Commissioner Mullin seconded. The case was approved by a
vote of five (Crane, Mullin, Eddings, Alexander, Douglass) to one (Henson).
ZC0605-4: A request to rezone parts of 1.28 acres located at 3556 and 3562 St.
Mary?s Road. The current zoning is Single Family Residential 3. The proposed
zoning is General Commercial. The property is to be used for mini-storage
units. Robert Morrison is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is not
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 10. The Land Use
Designation shows Low Density Residential.
Policy Statements: Not addressed.
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: There is no school impact.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the SFR3 zoning district. The
three options under Category C are: 1 ? 20 feet with a certain amount of
canopy trees, understory trees, 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.
Twenty-eight (28) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this
rezoning request. The Planning Division received one letter opposing the
rezoning.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: The properties proposed for rezoning are surrounded by
the GC zoning district.
Robert Morrison of 3562 St. Mary?s Road, applicant, came to the podium. He is
the owner of the property and wants to build mini-storage units. Surrounding
property is general commercial, including a trailer park.
Chairperson Shields read a letter in opposition from Mr. Carlton Bledsoe.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is compatible
with existing land use and it is served by all City services. Commissioner
Crane seconded. It was approved unanimously.
4. ZC0605-5: A request to rezone 0.36 acres located at 2234 Elm Drive. The
current zoning is Neighborhood Commercial. The proposed zoning is General
Commercial. The property is to be used for plumbing supply and contractor.
Perrin Nicolson is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 7. The Land Use
Designation shows Neighborhood Commercial.
Policy Statements: Are not addressed.
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.
Twelve (12) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: The aerial map shows a building on this site. It has
been demolished since the map was made and is a vacant lot.
Perrin Nicolson, applicant, came to the podium. He represents James Gallops,
who wants to build a plumbing and supply business.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is compatible
with existing land uses and it is served by all City services. Commissioner
Dodds seconded. It was approved unanimously.
V. TEXT AMENDMENT:
ZC0605-6: Text Amendment to allow university or college use in Residential
Office zoning district as a special exception.
Genevieve Green of the George C. Woodruff Company is requesting that
universities or colleges be permitted in the RO (Residential Office) zoning
district as a Special Exception use. The Special Exception Use requirement
allows for staff and PAC to have review oversight and Council to have
approval/denial authority of a university or college in an RO zoning district.
Universities and colleges are only permitted in the GC zoning district. The
Planning Department supports the text amendment. The proposed location is
North Lake Drive.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this Text Amendment. Commissioner Henson seconded.
This case was approved five (Mullin, Henson, Dodds, Alexander, Crane) to one
(Douglass).
VI. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE:
SEU0605-1: Special Exception Use request to operate a university or college at
7200 North Lake Drive. George C. Woodruff Company is the applicant.
The George C. Woodruff Company submitted an application for the Special
Exception Use cited above. The property is located in an RO
(Residential-Office) District. The proposed text amendment will allow
universities and colleges as Special Exception Uses in RO zoning districts.
The purpose of the Special Exception Use is to operate a university or college
as a Special Exception Use. If the text amendment is approved by Council,
universities or colleges shall be permitted in an RO zoning district only on a
site-specific basis upon approval of the 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 onto North Lake Drive.
This street connects to a 4-way intersection at Double Churches Road, which
provides excellent access to Fortson Road, Double Churches Road, Veterans
Parkway, and JR Allen Parkway.
(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?
Peak time morning traffic on Double Churches Road should not be affected.
However, afternoon peak time may cause delays. The proposed use is expected to
adequately meet requirements for ingress and egress, internal circulation
(traffic and pedestrian), traffic volume, and public safety access. Pedestrian
traffic along North Lake Drive is good due to the low traffic volume and wide
sidewalks along said road. Public safety access is not a problem.
(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?
The proposed use is served by all city services. There will be no school
impact.
(4) Protection from Adverse Affects: Are or will refuse, service, parking and
loading areas on the property be located or screened to protect other
properties in the area from such adverse effects as noise, light, glare or odor?
The proposed use is not expected to adversely affect neighboring properties.
Issues dealing with parking, loading, external dumpsters / compactors, and
light are addressed in the UDO. Noise impacts are addressed in the City Code.
(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?
The university/college will be open daily from approximately 9 AM to 10 PM. The
neighboring properties should not be affected by the proposed use.
(6) Compatibility: Will the height, size, or location of the buildings or other
structures on the property be compatible with the height, size, character, or
location of buildings or other structures on neighboring properties?
The proposed use is in the back of an office complex and will be adjacent to
Hamilton Station apartment complex, which has multi-story units. The proposed
structures should not have a detrimental effect on neighboring properties.
Four (4) property owners within 300 feet of the parcel were notified by letter
of the proposed Special Exception Use. To date, the Planning Division has not
received any comments about the Special Exception Use request.
Genevieve Green, applicant, came to the podium. They want a special exception
use to operate a private college at 7200 North Lake Drive. It will be similar
to the University of Phoenix.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Vice Chairperson Mullin
made a motion to approve this case based on the information in the staff
report. Commissioner Henson seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0604-4: A request to rezone 0.49 acres located at 3918 Fairview Drive. The
current zoning is Single Family Residential 2. The proposed zoning is Single
Family Residential 3. The property will be used for single family
residential. Rick Norris is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 7. The Land Use
Designation shows Low Density Residential.
Policy Statements: It is compatible with Policy Statement ? Residential
Development Policy Statement #3.
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 residential usage.
School Impact: This development could have a maximum of 5 to 10 children of
various ages. Elementary age students would attend Reese Road Elementary,
which has 483 students, capacity 513. Middle school age students would attend
Fort Middle School, which 547 students, capacity 600. High school age students
would attend Hardaway, which has 1,350 students, capacity 1,250.
Buffer Requirement: There will be no buffer requirement.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Thirty-two (32) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Division received one comment concerning this rezoning
request.
Conditions needed: None
Additional information: Another property across Hiddenwoods Drive, at 3900
Reese Road, was rezoned by Mr. Norris last year.
Robert Ashley, representative of Rick Norris, came to the podium. Mr. Ashley
states that the front portion of 3918 Reese Road is already zoned SFR3. They
want to rezone the back part. Our maps do not show this as being SFR3 but we
will check it out.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Douglass
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is consistent
with the future land use map, it is compatible with existing land use.
Commissioner Henson seconded. It was approved unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
IX. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Derrick Shields, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Division Chief
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