PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, March 19,
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 Scott Boyce Chris Henson
Ronny Smith Cathy Hodge Gladys Ford
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief
John Cantrell ? Zoning Administrator
Lynda Temples ? Recording Secretary
Commissioners Absent: Michael Eddings.
Others Present: Robert McKenna, Carlos Huertas, Victor Molina, Perry Pate,
Christine Luce, Roselene Horace, Danny Cargill.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:04
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A correction was made to the March 5 minutes.
Commissioner Henson made a motion to accept the amended minutes. Commissioner
Sheftall seconded. They were approved unanimously.
ZONING CASES:
ZC0802-1: A request to rezone 1.4 acres located at 2708 Warm Springs Road. The
current zoning is Single Family Residential 2. The proposed zoning is General
Commercial. The property will be used for commercial / office / retail. Rob
McKenna 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
/ High Density 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.
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:
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-six (26) 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: None.
Rob McKenna, representative of the applicant, came to the podium. His client
wants to build a two story building with office space on the 1st floor and
retail on the 2nd floor with a total of 12,000 sq. ft. Commissioner Hodge asked
if a certain type of retail was targeted but the applicant said no. Vice
Chairperson Alexander asked if there was any type of limitations that can be
put on property if zoning was approved. Commissioner Sheftall asked what type
of retail it would be, applicant could not say.
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 and there were no comments from surrounding
property owners. Commissioner Henson seconded. The vote was three to approve
and four to deny, therefore the motion failed. Commissioner Hodge made a
motion to deny this case. Commissioner Sheftall seconded. This case was
denied four to three.
ZC0802-4: A request to rezone 2.014 acres located at 5070 Warm Springs Road.
The current zoning is Residential Office with conditions. The proposed zoning
is Residential Office with amended conditions. The property will be used for
multi-family residential. Perry Pate is the applicant.
Vice Chairperson Alexander recused himself from this case as he has a personal
interest in it.
Mr. John Cantrell read the Staff Report for this case. This property is
located in Planning District 3. The Land Use Designation shows Offices.
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: 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, 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.
Sixty-five (65) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department did receive three comments regarding this
rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: The applicant is seeking to remove condition #5 of
ordinance 04-68. In 2004, the original owner proposed a 50? buffer. Council
approved a 100? buffer. Now Mr. Pate would like to change the buffer to 30?.
Perry Pate, applicant, came to the podium. He wants to build on this property
and needs the buffer to be reduced. He would landscape the area.
Christine Luce, Spinnaker Court, came to the podium. She is opposed to the
reduction of the buffer. She also presented a petition.
Charles Money, Cunningham Drive, came to the podium. He thought the original
rezoning would be for offices. Mr. Will Johnson stated that was true.
However, it was not in the ordinance. The property has been sold.
Debra Crumbley, 5216 Spinaker Court is concerned about property values going
down if more apartments are built.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Boyce
made a motion to approve the condition change. Commissioner Smith seconded.
The vote was tied at three to three. Chairperson Douglass voted to approve the
condition change making the vote four to three.
ZC0802-5: A request to rezone 0.26 acres located at 2307 South Lumpkin Road.
The current zoning is Single Family Residential 3. The proposed zoning is
Neighborhood Commercial. The property will be used for a non-profit
organization. Carlos Huertas is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This property is located
in Planning District 12. The Land Use Designation shows Neighborhood
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: 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, 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.
Twenty-five (27) 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: 2303 South Lumpkin Road was brought to PAC last month
to be rezoned.
Victor Molina, 2307 South Lumpkin Road, owner of the property, came to the
podium. He wants to use this property for a non-profit organization. There is
no opposition to this rezoning.
Chairperson Douglass 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 uses and it is consistent with the previous rezoning request
at 2303 South Lumpkin Road. Commissioner Ford seconded. It was approved
unanimously.
ZC0802-6: A request to rezone .75 acres located at 3605 Edgewood Road. The
current zoning is Single Family Residential 2. The proposed zoning is
Neighborhood Commercial. The property will be used for a beauty salon.
Roselene Horace is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This property is located
in Planning District 7. The Land Use Designation shows Low Density
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.
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 SFR3 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: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Fifty (50) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department received one comment regarding this rezoning
request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: This section of Edgewood Road is a hodge podge from
Tip Top Drive to University Avenue. There is another beauty salon and also a
real estate office and doctors office on this area.
Roselene Horace, applicant, came to the podium. She wants to open a beauty
salon at this location.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Boyce
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
Henson seconded. It was approved unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENTS:
ZC0802-7: Text Amendments to the UDO. There are four major changes that need
to be
amended in the UDO.
Section 3.2.25 - Day Care Centers, Type III.
Section 3.1.1 - Various types of Dwellings.
Section 3.1.1 and Chapter 13 - Health and Fitness Facility, Wedding chapel,
and Personal Services.
Section 4.4.13.G.1 and Section 4.4.14.C - Spacing between billboards.
Continued on next page.
Staff Report for PAC meeting 3/19/08
ZC0802-7
Text Amendment Changes to the UDO
Four major changes need to be amended in the UDO. The aforementioned changes
are:
Update Table 3.1.1 regarding Day Care Centers, Types I, II, & III and Section
3.2.25 Day Care Centers, Type III
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Day Care, Type III SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P P P P P P P P P *
Section 3.2.25 Day Care Centers, Type III
A Type III day care center shall comply with the standards listed below:
A. Minimum (formerly Maximum) Number of Clients. Day care shall be provided
for more than 18 clients.
C. Principal Use.
Residential Zoning Districts.
(D) A Type III facility shall only be established as a special exception use.
D. Reserved. (Moved under C.)
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Update Table 3.1.1 and Chapter 13 regarding Health and Fitness Facility,
Wedding Chapel, and Personal Services
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Section 13.1.1 Definitions
X = Portions to be deleted
X = Portions to be added
Health and fitness facility means an enclosed facility or spa providing
equipment, classes, instruction, and similar assistance for conducting a
variety of activities designed to improve health and physical fitness,
including but not limited to aerobic exercises and dancing, handball,
racquetball, running, squash, weight lifting, swimming, weight reduction, and
similar activities. Accessory uses, limited to patrons of the center, include
babysitting, food and beverage service, and serving of alcoholic beverages.
Fitness centers include dance instruction, and karate and similar types of
self-defense training.
Wedding Chapel means an establishment that primarily provides the facilities
and services for weddings on a commercial basis.
Personal services means an establishment providing services of a personal
nature that are necessary on a frequent or recurring basis. Personal services
may include the accessory retail sale of items related to service rendered.
Personal services typically include beauty and barbershops; clerical services;
dog grooming; driving and flying schools; garment repair; informational,
instructional, personal improvement, or services of a similar nature, typified
by art and music schools; fortune telling and similar psychic services;
investigative services; laundries, coin-operated; laundries and dry cleaning
drop-off and pick-up stations; licensed massage therapists; limited repair
services; manicurists; photography studios; physical fitness centers and spas;
shoe repair and shoeshine parlors; tattoo parlors; tailoring; tanning salons;
and wedding chapels.
Update Section 4.4.13.G.1 and Section 4.4.14.C regarding spacing between
billboards
Section 4.4.13. Billboards
Spacing of Signs
Minimum Separation Required. No part of any permitted outdoor advertising
structures may be erected within 1,250 feet on the same side of the street with
of any other billboard sign.
X = Portions to be deleted
X = Portions to be added
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Section 4.4.14. Multiple Message Signs
Minimum Separation. No such sign shall be placed within 5,000 feet of another
multiple message sign on the same side of the highway.
X = Portion to be deleted
Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the changes to Section 3.2.25 ? Day
Care Centers Type III. Commissioner Henson seconded. It was approved
unanimously.
Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the changes to Section 3.1.1 ?
Various Types of Dwellings. Commissioner Hodge seconded. It was approved
unanimously.
Section 3.1.1 and Chapter 13 ? Health and Fitness, Wedding Chapel and Personal
Services. Commissioner Boyce made a motion to approve these changes with the
exception of denying Health and Fitness Facilities in an RO zoning district.
Commissioner Henson seconded. It was approved unanimously.
Section 4.4.13.G.1 and Section 3.3.14C ? Spacing between billboards was
withdrawn. It will be brought back when wording is suitable.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
VII. ADJOURNMENT: 11:05 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson John Cantrell, Zoning
Administrator
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