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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 I P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P *

Day Care, Type II SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P P P P P P P P P *

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.)



Update Table 3.1.1 regarding various types of Dwellings



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Dwelling, Condo-minimium P P P P P P

Dwelling, Multi-Family P P P P P *

Dwelling, Single Family, Detached P P P P P P P P P P

Dwelling, Second Floor P P P

Dwelling, Townhouse P P P





Update Table 3.1.1 and Chapter 13 regarding Health and Fitness Facility,

Wedding Chapel, and Personal Services



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Health and fitness facility P P P P P P P

Wedding chapel P P P

Personal services P P P P P P



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



AND



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.







_______________________________

____________________________________

Karl Douglass, Chairperson John Cantrell, Zoning

Administrator



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