PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
May 16, 2007
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, May16, 2007
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Scott Boyce, Chris Henson, Cathy Hodge,
Alternate Lucy Sheftall, and Alternate Ron Smith.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Planning Chief and Tina Trant, Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Michael Eddings, Chairperson Karl Douglass
and Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander.
Others Present: Richard Bishop, Jim Thorsen.
CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Boyce called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. He
explained the rezoning process to the audience. Alternate Smith will be voting
for Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander. Alternate Sheftall will be voting for
Commissioner Eddings.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 11 and 25, 2007. Commissioner Henson made a motion
to approve the minutes. Commissioner Hodge seconded. They were approved
unanimously.
III. REZONING CASES:
ZC0705-1: A request to rezone 14.68 acres located at 1201 Front Avenue. The
current zoning is
LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial)zoning district. The proposed zoning is
CRD (Central Riverfront District) zoning district. It will be used for mixed
use commercial & residential. W. C. Bradley Company is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 9. The
Land Use Designation shows Mixed Office / Commercial.
Policy Statements: Do not address.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The properties does 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: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Five (5) 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.
Doug Jefcoat, representative of the W. C. Bradley Company came to the podium.
This is old Pillowtex / Fieldcrest Mill. It will be used for mixed commercial
and residential. The powerhouse, which still produces electricity, will remain
LMI. There will be restaurants and condominiums. Construction has already
started. There will be three phases.
Commissioner Boyce asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson made
a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that it is consistent
with the future land use map. Commissioner Sheftall seconded. It was approved
unanimously.
IV. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: None
TEXT AMENDMENTS:
2. ZC0702-7: Outdoor Cafes in CRD Zoning District update
Due to the near completion of the streetscapes project on Broadway, Uptown
Columbus Inc. approached the city regarding Section 4.2.3. Outdoor Cafes in the
CRD Zoning District. Over the last few months, Uptown and the city have agreed
on several modifications to the aforementioned sections. The modifications are:
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.C.1.B. Clear Passage to be Provided. A minimum seven-foot wide
unobstructed clear passage for pedestrians shall be maintained. The minimum
distance shall be measured from the portion of the outdoor caf? frontage that
is nearest to either the curb line or to the nearest obstruction.
An outdoor caf? shall not obstruct the exits and entrances of adjacent
properties and shall not extend beyond the property lines of the establishment
operating the outdoor caf?.
Recesses in the outdoor caf? frontage shall not be used to satisfy
the unobstructed width requirement.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.C.1.B. Clear Passage to be Provided. In that part of the CRD
that includes Broadway from 14th Street to 9th Street and the blocks of 10th
Street and 11th Street between Broadway and Front Avenue, the clear passage
will be that area between the brick pavers/planters and one row of tables that
are adjacent to the store front as shown on the Uptown Columbus Outdoor Cafe
Plan. In other areas of the CRD, the clear passage will be determined by the
Uptown Columbus Outdoor Cafe Plan.
Amend Section 4.2.3.C.2. to read:
Section 4.2.3.C.2. Operation of Outdoor Cafes. A caf? shall be operated by
the proprietor of the adjacent establishment as described in the Uptown
Columbus Outdoor Cafe Plan or the granted permit.
No change to 4.2.3.C.2.(A) & (B).
Amend Section 4.2.3.D. to read:
Section 4.2.3.D. Definition of Outdoor Area. A caf? shall be defined as the
area described in the granted permit. The granted permit shall be posted on
site.
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.E. Use of Enclosed Area. The enclosure shall be used
exclusively for dining, drinking, and circulation therein.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.E. Reserved.
Amend Section 4.2.3.H. to read:
Section 4.2.3.H. Location. Outdoor cafes shall be located as described in the
Uptown Columbus Outdoor Cafe Plan or the granted permit.
Amend Section 4.2.3.I.1. to read:
Section 4.2.3.I.1. Anchoring. Umbrellas shall be anchored.
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.K. Planters, Railings and Fencing.
1. Support. All planter, railings, and fencing placed within an outdoor caf?
shall be self-supporting.
2. Maximum Height. The maximum height of planters, railings and fencing is 36
inches. Vegetation with a planter is included in determining the maximum
height.
Drainage. Water drainage from any planters onto the walkway or sidewalk is
prohibited. Planters shall have saucers or other suitable systems to retain
seepage.
Elevation. The outdoor caf? shall be at the same elevation as the adjoining
walkway or sidewalk.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.K. Reserved.
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.M.2. Music. Musical instruments or sound reproduction devices
shall not be operated or used within an outdoor caf?.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.M.2. Reserved.
Amend Section 4.2.3.O.2. to read:
Section 4.2.3.O.2. Removal. Alcoholic beverages shall remain in the area
defined as the outdoor caf?/restaurant.
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.U. Certificates of Appropriateness. If the walkway area
proposed for an outdoor caf? falls within the jurisdiction of the Uptown Fa?ade
Board or the Board of Historical and Architectural Review, the applicant shall
obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the appropriate board prior to
issuance of an encroachment permit. A copy of an approved certificate of
appropriateness shall be submitted with an encroachment permit application.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.U. Certificates of Appropriateness. Applications that meet the
standards for outdoor cafes as established by the Uptown Fa?ade Board shall be
reviewed for administrative approval by the City Traffic Engineer. The Uptown
Fa?ade Board shall review for approval all applications submitted for outdoor
cafes that do not meet the pre-approved standards as set by said Board.
Richard Bishop, of Uptown Columbus, came to the podium. Due to near completion
of the Streetscapes Project on Broadway, Uptown Columbus, Inc. approached the
city regarding the current Outdoor Caf? Ordinance. There was a committee that
studied this ordinance and a representative from the city was in attendance. A
few modifications have been suggested as indicated above. Applicants will have
to go to the Uptown Fa?ade Board annually to be approved for an Outdoor Caf?
permit.
Dr. Jim Thorsen, 1236 Broadway, came to the podium. He lives directly across
the street from the Bradley Theatre. This issue is not ready to come to the
Planning Advisory Committee. The changes are not appropriate. He has attended
a number of the committee meetings for the Outdoor Caf? Ordinance. Some
changes that were not discussed at the meetings are: leaving the area with
alcoholic beverages, sand between the brick pavers, grease and food on the
brick pavers, and noise.
Commissioner Boyce asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson made
a motion to approve this text amendment with Section 4.2.3.0.2 being removed.
Commissioner Hodge seconded. It was approved unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS: None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: 10:01 A.M.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Department Chief
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