PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
December 3, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, December 3,
2008 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Karl Douglass
Vice Chairperson Scott Boyce
Commissioners: Cathy Hodge
Micheal Eddings
Ronny Smith
Glen Heinzelman
Travis Chambers
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief
Daniel Stegall ? Zoning Administrator
Tina Trant ? Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present: George Mize, Jr., Steve Tinscher
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:01
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes were emailed to the PAC Members but they delayed
voting on them until the December 17, 2008 PAC meeting.
ZONING CASES:
1. ZC08011-1: A request to rezone 2.305 acres located at 2221 & 2311
Manchester Expressway. The current zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial).
The proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial). The property will be used for
offices and parking. George Mize, Jr. is the applicant.
Mr. Daniel Stegall read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: This case is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
This property is located in Planning District F. The Land Use Designation
shows General Commercial.
Policy Statements: N/A.
Compatible with Existing Land Uses: Yes.
Environmental Impacts: 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 if a permit is required.
City Services: The property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact
on the transportation network.
Traffic Engineering: The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the
Columbus Consolidated Government for commercial usage.
School Impact: 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:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees and shrubs /
ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet.
10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear
feet and a wood fence or masonry wall.
30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty-two (32) property owners within 300 feet
were notified of this rezoning request. The Planning Department did receive one
request for information.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
George Mize, Jr., applicant, came to the podium. He explained that this
building has had several tenants over the past few years. It has always been
Neighborhood Commercial. But, this property does not serve just the
neighborhood. The best use for the property is General Commercial. NC
requires buildings to be less than 5,000 square feet. This building is 25,000
square feet. It is located on an arterial. St. Francis Hospital wants to move
their IT Department to this property. The lease will be for 5 years with
options.
Steve Tinscher of 2330 Lancelot Place, came to the podium. His property backs
up to this property. He is concerned about the future uses for this building
if it becomes vacant. He does not want bars, lounges, transitional housing, or
tattoo parlors to occupy this building.
Vice Chairperson Boyce asked why the applicants want to rezone to GC and not
RO. RO would be spot zoning.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve this rezoning case because it is compatible with
existing uses and it consistent with the future land use map. Commissioner
Heinzelman seconded. It was approved unanimously.
IV. TEXT AMENDMENT:
ZC0811-2: A request for a Text Amendment to the UDO pertaining to Residential
Development Permits, Maintenance Bond, Maximum Sedimentation, Emergency Work
regarding notification, Temporary Patches, etc. The Planning Department is the
applicant.
Several changes need to be amended in the UDO. The aforementioned changes are:
X = Portions to be deleted
X = Portions to be added
Amend Section 8.2.2.A to delete reference to Residential Development Permit and
replace with Reserved
A. Reserved. Residential Development Permit. Single family residential
construction as part of a large development, such as a subdivision, and not
otherwise exempt shall require a residential development permit (RDP).
Amend Section 8.2.6.A Maintenance Bond Required by revising the end of the
section
A. Maintenance Bond Required. Prior to approval of a final subdivision plat
or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a maintenance bond in a form
acceptable to the Department of Engineering is required for all public
improvements shown on the as-built surveys. The owner shall be responsible for
maintenance of all such public improvements for two years from the date of
issuance of the certificate of occupancy or final subdivision plat approval, as
applicable. acceptance of the improvements by Council.
Delete Section 8.4.6.C.14 Maximum Sedimentation
14. Maximum Sedimentation. Land-disturbing activity plans for erosion and
sedimentation control shall include provisions for control or treatment of any
source of sediments and adequate sedimentation control facilities to retain
sediments on-site or preclude sedimentation of adjacent streams by more than 25
nephelometric turbidity units for waters supporting warm water fisheries or by
more than 10 nephelometric turbidity units for waters classified as trout
streams.
Amend Section 8.4.6.E to delete reference to Lakes and Sediment Control and
replace with Reserved
E. Reserved. Lakes and Sediment Control. Lakes, either new or existing,
incorporated into a development shall not be used for sediment control and will
be classified and used as adjacent property. Siltation of new or existing lakes
will be treated as a violation of this Article.
Amend 8.8.4.A Emergency Work regarding notification
A. Emergency Work. In case of an emergency, the permittee shall notify the
City via telephone, fax or email the next working day if the emergency occurs
after normal business hours or the same day during normal business hours.
after the emergency work begins. In addition the permittee shall begin the
process of obtaining a written permit for the emergency work not later than one
working day after emergency work begins.
Amend Section 8.8.7.A.3 by deleting the last sentence
3. Compaction testing shall be done as directed by the City Engineer on a
random basis or may be required when there is suspicion that there may be a
problem with the backfill or that the compaction is not adequate or done in
accordance with the specifications. Testing shall be done by a certified
testing firm acceptable to the City. The City shall pay for initial random
testing. If compaction fails to meet the minimum standards of this ordinance,
then the contractor shall be responsible to pay for subsequent testing using
the City's testing firm until compaction meets minimum requirements of this
ordinance.
Amend Section 8.8.7.B.5 by changing ?B.5? to ?C?
C. Temporary Patches.
Per the previous amendment, amend Section 8.8.7.C (A) by changing ?may? to
?shall?
(A) The permittee shall fill the trench/cut to within 1 1/2 inches of the
roadway surface and place approved "cold mix" as a temporary patch, then open
the roadway for traffic.
Delete Section 8.8.14.B in its entirety and replace with the following:
B. When the work is done that requires the removal of an existing sidewalk
within 20 feet of a roadway intersection, the Director of Engineering shall
require that the sidewalks shall be replaced, including handicap ramps, in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Sidewalks that are
replaced shall comply with the ADA concerning widths, access ramps, and
driveway crossings.
Delete Section 8.8.15.A in its entirety and replace with the following:
A. When the work is done that requires the removal of existing curb and
gutter at roadway intersections, and there is a sidewalk existing at that
location, a handicap ramp shall be installed as part of the replacement of the
curb and gutter. Sidewalks shall be reconstructed or modified in such a way as
to accommodate the new handicap ramp. If there is no sidewalk at that location
where the existing curb and gutter are removed, then a handicap ramp shall be
installed and said ramp shall terminate at a logical connection to a sidewalk
as determined by the Director of Engineering. All handicap ramps shall be
built in compliance with current Americans with Disabilities Act.
Amend Section 8.8.18.A.1 by adding additional language to the end of the last
sentence
1. The permittee shall repair all open cuts immediately following completion
of construction with temporary patching material. Permanent patching material
shall be placed no later than 45 days following completion of work. This
includes repairs to existing driveways, sidewalks, roadways, etc. The
Department of Engineering shall be notified in writing upon completion of
permanent patching unless otherwise approved by the Director of Engineering.
Amend Section 8.9.1.A by deleting the word ?and? and replacing it with ?and/or?
as shown below:
A. Issuance of Permits. Building permits for all structures or interior
finishes are issued after complying with the applicable requirements of the
fire prevention and/or life safety code and the various health and building
codes.
Amend Section 12.1.1 by adding the ?Director of Inspections and Codes? and
?City Arborist? as shown below:
This Article sets out the structure for administering and enforcing this UDO,
including the responsibilities and procedures of the Director of Planning, the
Director of Engineering, the City Arborist, and the Director of Inspections and
Codes in carrying out enforcement activities.
Amend Section 12.3.2.A & B by adding the ?or the Director?s designee? as shown
below:
A. Responsibilities. The Engineering Director, or the Director?s designee,
is responsible for the receipt, review and processing of all applications for
permits related to land-disturbing activity, including the clearing and grading
of property and protection from soil erosion and sedimentation, and the
construction of streets and stormwater drainage facilities.
B. Enforcement. As the issuing agent for all permits related to land
development, the Engineering Director, or the Director?s designee, is
responsible for enforcement of all requirements and restrictions of these this
UDO related to the clearing and grading of subdivisions and development
projects, and the construction of streets and stormwater drainage facilities
and their continued maintenance and operation.
Amend Section 12.4.3.A by deleting ?Community and Economic Development
Director? and replacing ?Director of Planning, the Director of Inspections and
Codes, the Director of Engineering,? as shown below:
A. Inspection. If the Director of Planning, the Director of Inspections and
Codes, the Director of Engineering, or the City Arborist finds that a provision
of this UDO is being violated relating to the use or occupancy of land or
structures, lot standards, landscaping, buffers, tree preservation and
replacement, parking, signage or any other standard or provision, other than
land disturbing activities as may be authorized by a development permit, or
relating to a condition of approval established in connection with a grant of
variance or zoning change, the appropriate Enforcement Officer shall notify the
person responsible for such violation in writing.
Amend Section 12.5.4.A.1 by deleting ?or Community and Economic Development
Director? and replacing with ?Director of Planning, the Director of Inspections
and Codes, the Director of Engineering, or? as shown below:
1. Any person who violates any provisions of this Code, the rules and
regulations adopted pursuant hereto, or any permit condition or limitation
established pursuant to this Code or who negligently or intentionally fails or
refuses to comply with any final or emergency order of the Director of
Planning, the Director of Inspections and Codes, the Director of Engineering,
or the City Arborist issued as provided in these this UDO shall be liable for a
civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 per day.
Amend Section 13 Definitions regarding Personal services (2nd definition) by
adding the word ?care?
Personal care services means, for the purposes of regulating personal care
facilities, assistance with or supervision of essential activities of daily
living such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and ambulating, and the
supervision of self-administered medication and similar services.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve this Text Amendment as stated. Commissioner Smith
seconded. It was approved unanimously.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION: None.
VI: NEW BUSINESS: City Council is considering revising their schedule to limit
the council meeting to two meetings a month. If it is adopted it may alter the
PAC schedule. This should be resolved by the December 17, 2008 PAC meeting.
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT: 9:50 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Daniel Stegall, Zoning
Administrator
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