PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
November 15, 2006
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, November 16,
2006 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Derrick 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, Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Brad Dodds.
Others Present: Joe Waldrep, Deborah Hunt, D. W. Elliott, Dennis Deal.
I . CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Shields called the meeting to order at
9:03 a.m. He explained the rezoning process
to the audience.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
III. REZONING CASES:
ZC0610-1: A request to rezone 1.54 acres located at 6900 River Road. The
current zoning is Residential / Office zoning district. The proposed zoning is
General Commercial zoning district. The property will be used for a pharmacy.
Paradise Development Group is the applicant.
Joe Waldrep, representative of the applicant came to the podium. They want to
table this case until a later date.
2. ZC0610-2: A request to rezone .33 acres located at 2140 South Lumpkin
Road. The current
zoning is Single Family Residential 3 zoning district. The proposed zoning is
Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The property will be used for a print
shop. Deborah Hunt is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
This case is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 12.
The Land Use Designation shows Neighborhood 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, if a
permit is required.
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: None.
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 grass 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: Pending.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Twenty - two (22) 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: None.
Deborah Hunt, applicant, came to the podium. She has been running a print shop
at 1656 B. South Lumpkin Road out of a rental building for 16 years. She wants
to buy the property at 2140 S. Lumpkin Road to relocate her business. The
surrounding area is almost all commercial.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Vice Chairperson Mullin
made a motion to approve this request based on the fact that it is consistent
with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing land uses.
Commissioner Douglass seconded. It was approved unanimously.
3. ZC0610-3: A request to rezone the property located at 1400 17th Street.
The current
zoning is General Commercial zoning district. The proposed zoning
is Residential / Office zoning district. The property will be
used for condominiums. Larry Bussey is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
This case is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 8.
The Land Use Designation shows Medium 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, if a
permit is required.
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: 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.
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.
Fifty-one (51) 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: None.
Larry Bussey, applicant, came to the podium. This is one of a few art deco
buildings left in the city. He wants to keep that style when he constructs the
condos. There is a lot of parking for this building. It will be a gated
community. The units will be 950 ? 1000 sq. feet each.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Douglass
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that even though it is
inconsistent with the future land use map, it is compatible with existing land
uses. Commissioner Alexander seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0610-4: A request to rezone .366acres located at 3803 Macon Road. The
current
zoning is Residential / Office zoning district. The proposed zoning is
Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The property will be used for a music
school. The Woodruff Brokerage Company is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
This case is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 7.
The Land Use Designation shows General 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, if a
permit is required.
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 SFR2 zoning district. The
three options under Category C are:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs /
ornamental grass 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.
Sixteen (16) 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: None.
Wendy Elliott, representative of the Woodruff Brokerage Company. They want to
rezone this building for a music school. They were in another location on the
property. There will be no changes to the building.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Douglass
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that it is
consistent with the future land use map. Commissioner Crane seconded. It was
approved unanimously.
5. ZC0610-5: A request to rezone .54 acres located at 803, 807 and 809 28th
Street. The
current zoning is Residential Multi Family 2 zoning district. The proposed
zoning is General Commercial zoning district. The property will be
used for a custom woodworks shop. Dennis
Deal is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
This case is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 8.
The Land Use Designation shows Medium 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, if a
permit is required.
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 RMF2 zoning district. The
three options under Category C are:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs /
ornamental grass 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.
Fifty-three (53) 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: None.
Dennis Deal, applicant, came to the podium. He wants to demolish a building on
this property to build another custom woodworks shop. The building was damaged
by fire. There is commercial property in the area already.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that even though it
inconsistent with the future land use map, it is compatible with existing land
uses. Commissioner Crane seconded. It was approved unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENTS:
6. ZC0610-6: The renewal of the Conservation Subdivision chapter in the UDO.
It runs out January 1, 2007.
Mr. Will Johnson read the staff report for this case. Chapter 6 of the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) has a sunshine clause which states that the chapter
shall be deleted from the UDO on January 1, 2007. The Planning Department
requests that the chapter be extended indefinitely, thus eliminating any
sunshine clauses.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Douglass
made a motion to approve this case. Commissioner Crane seconded. It was
approved unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS: None.
VI. OLD BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
___________________________ _______________________________
Derrick Shields, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning Department
Chief
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