PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
March 5, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, March 5, 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 Ronny Smith
Scott Boyce Gladys Ford
Chris Henson Cathy Hodge
Michael Eddings
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief
John Cantrell ? Zoning Administrator
Tina Trant ? Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Donna Culpepper, Chris Wightman, Roger Montgomery.
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: February 20, 2008. Commissioner Henson made a motion to
approve the minutes. Commissioner Sheftall seconded. They were approved
unanimously.
ZONING CASES:
ZC0802-2: A request to rezone 1.5 acres located at 12100 Macon Road. The
current zoning is Residential Estate 1. The proposed zoning is General
Commercial. The property will continue to be used for a convenience store.
Roger Montgomery is the applicant.
Mr. John Cantrell read the Staff Report for this case. This property is
located in Planning District 4. The Land Use Designation shows Rural
Residential.
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 with the exception of sewer.
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 RE1 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: Pending.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Nine (9) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments regarding this
rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: This is the old Hobbs Grocery Store.
Roger Montgomery, applicant, came to the podium. The owner would like to
continue using this building as a convenience store. He wants to be able to
sell alcohol and lottery tickets. Any changes to the building will fall under
the Panhandle Overlay.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that it is
compatible with existing land uses and the property is served by all city
services except sewer. Commissioner Boyce seconded. It was approved
unanimously.
ZC0802-3: A request to rezone 1223 6th Avenue. The current zoning is Light
Manufacturing Industrial. The proposed zoning is General Commercial. The
property will be used for a furniture warehouse. Chris Wightman is the
applicant.
Mr. John Cantrell read the Staff Report for this case. This property is
located 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: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Twelve (12) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department did receive comments regarding this rezoning
request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
Chris Wightman, applicant came to the podium. This property was bought two
years ago from Parmalat. They want to use this building for a furniture
warehouse. The building will be renovated.
Donna Culpepper came to the podium. She would like a 5? setback condition
placed on the property. They cannot get to the side of their building for
repairs.
Mr. Wightman agreed to the 5? setback on the Culpepper property next door.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Boyce
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that it is
compatible with existing land uses. One condition: A condition of a 5?
setback on the Culpepper property next door. Commissioner Hodge seconded. It
was approved unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENTS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
VII. ADJOURNMENT: 9:33 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson John Cantrell, Zoning
Administrator
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