PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
May 17, 2006
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, May 17, 2006
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Vice Chairperson Mullin, Chris Henson, Joe Alexander,
Brad Dodds, Karl Douglass, Michael Eddings.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Planning Chief and Tina Trant, Recorder
Commissioners Absent: Chairperson Derrick Shields and Bob Crane.
Others Present: Missy Upchurch, William Patterson, John Anker, Michael Morgan,
John Wells, Mr. And Mrs. Art Bieber, Charles Shayne, Nicholas Scott, Betsy
Stutz, Dave Erickson, Bill Weary.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Mullin called the meeting to order
at 9:07 a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Douglass made a motion to
approve the minutes for May 3, 2006. Commissioner Henson seconded. They were
approved unanimously.
III. SPECIAL EXCEPTION CASES: None
IV. REZONING CASES:
The last case is being heard first.
ZC0605-1: A request to rezone 0.44 acres located at 2123 Wesley Drive. The
current zoning is Neighborhood Commercial. The proposed zoning is Single
Family Residential 2. The property will be used for single family
residential. John and Missy Upchurch are the applicants.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 11. 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 residential usage.
School Impact: There will be no school impact.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the NC Zoning district. The
three options under Category A are: 1 ? 5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs
/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall. 2 ?
10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet. 3 ? 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None
DRI Recommendation: None.
Twenty-seven (27) 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: None.
Missy Upchurch, applicant, Hwy. 315 Ellerslie, came to the podium. They bought
the house to rent it out. Later they fixed it up to sell. Future buyers
couldn?t buy it because it was not zoned residential. Mrs. Upchurch wants to
rezone it back to residential.
Vice Chairperson Mullin asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner
Eddings 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 Henson seconded. The case was unanimously approved.
2. ZC0604-3: A request to rezone 4.48 acres located at 6427 Buena Vista Road.
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. John
T. Wells is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 11. The Land Use Designation
shows Low Density Residential.
Policy Statements: Residential Development policy statement #2.
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 30 to 40 children of
various ages. Elementary age students would attend Georgetown Elementary,
which has 528 students, capacity 500. Middle school age students would attend
East Columbus Middle School, which has 672 students, capacity 675. High school
age students would attend Kendrick, which has 1,122 students, capacity 1,350.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the NC Zoning district. The
three options under Category A are: 1 ? 5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs
/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall. 2 ?
10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet. 3 ? 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: Pending.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Forty-four (44) 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: None.
John T. Wells, applicant, 99530 Veterans Parkway, came to the podium. He wants
to rezone in order to develop this property for sell to builders. The house on
the property now will be torn down. There will be 20 lots.
William Patterson, 508 Avis Court, came to the podium. He is concerned with
the hill, will the dirt be removed. He is also concerned about a detention pond
and sewage. He neighbors on the left and right side of him are concerned about
the sewage also.
Michael Morgan, 141 Sweetwater Drive, came to the podium. He is concerned
about the impact on the area, traffic.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve the rezoning case based on the facts that it is
consistent with the future land use map, it is compatible with existing land
uses. Commissioner Henson seconded. The case was unanimously approved.
ZC0604-5: A request to rezone 25.608 acres located on the south side of
Tomblin Drive. The
current zoning is Single Family Residential 2. The proposed zoning is Single
Family Residential 3. The property is to be used for single family
residential. Tiger Creek Development is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 11. The Land Use Designation
shows Low Density Residential.
Policy Statements: Residential Development policy statement #2.
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 140 to 150 children of
various ages. Elementary age students would attend Eastway Elementary, which
has 536 students, capacity 513. Middle school age students would attend East
Columbus Middle School, which has 672 students, capacity 675. High school age
students would attend Kendrick, which has 1,122 students, capacity 1,350.
Buffer Requirement: There is no buffer requirement.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Eighty-three (83) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this
rezoning request. The Planning
Division received some comments concerning this rezoning request, mainly
wanting information.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: None.
David Erickson, President of Tiger Creek Development, applicant, came to the
podium. He wants to build houses that are 1400 to 1600 sf, brick front. They
will have a two car garage or a two car parking pad. Price range will be
140,000 to 170,000. He stated that he knows that some of the residents are
concerned about water run off and also traffic in the area. The original plan
called for Mehaffey Road to connect with Brinkman. The plans can be changed
and the two roads can be cul-de-sacs.
Billy Weary, of 5038 Buena Vista Road, came to the podium. He is concerned
about more people coming into the area and the crime rate rising. He is
concerned also about sewage, the buffer zone and traffic.
Charles Shayne, 4927 Lisa Court, came to the podium. He is concerned about the
water run off and traffic.
Art Bieber, 4940 Mehaffey Street, came to the podium. He talked about the
school situation. He states all the schools in the area are above capacity.
Nicholas Scott, 5252 Brinkman Street, came to the podium. He is concerned
about the traffic, high number of houses and the school situation.
Vice Chairperson Mullin asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is consistent
with the future land use, it is compatible with existing land uses.
Commissioner Dodds seconded. It was approved three (Henson, Dodds, Alexander)
to two (Douglass, Eddings).
ZC0604-6: A request to rezone 2.8 acres located at 1323 11th Avenue. The
current zoning is
General Commercial. The proposed zoning is Light Manufacturing Industrial.
The property is to be used for a packaging company. John Anker 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 General 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: There will be no school impact.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the GC zoning district. The 3
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: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Twenty-nine (29) 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: The buffer requirement shall be waived for this property.
Additional information: Due to existing physical obstacles on this city block,
a buffer requirement is not attainable and should be waived.
John Anker, 1323 11th Avenue, applicant, came to the podium. He wants to
rezone to manufacturing in order to make and package bobby pins.
Vice Chairperson Mullin 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 Dodds seconded.
NEW BUSINESS: Will Johnson introduced Brandon Bias to the PAC. He is an
intern and
will be here for a few months.
OLD BUSINESS:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Derrick Shields, Chairperson Will Johnson,
Planning Division Chief
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