PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
April 20, 2005
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, April 20,
2005 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Derrick Shields, Vice Chairperson Shep
Mullin, Brad Dodds, Karl Douglass, Bob Crane, Joe Alexander, Michael Eddings
and Berry Henderson.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator and Tina Trant, Recorder.
Commissioners Absent: Chris Henson
Others Present: Stan Merritt, Chuck Ford, Sally Foley, Lori McRae, Michelle
Burkus.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Shields called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
He explained the rezoning process. Commissioner Joe Alexander is now a regular
member. He has replaced Sharon Jamison. Micheal Eddings has joined the board
as an alternate, replacing Joe Alexander.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
TABLED CASE:
1. ZC0502-1: A request to rezone the property located at 5336 Minnie Lee
Drive. The current zoning is R-1A (Low Density Residential) District. The
proposed zoning is R-3 (Medium Density Residential) District. The purpose of
the rezoning is for single family residential.
Calvin Copenny, Applicant
The applicant was not present, the case was tabled.
III. NEW REZONING CASES:
2. ZC0503-1: A request to rezone 0.28 acres at 1111 Lockwood Avenue. The
current zoning is RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) District. The proposed
zoning is RO (Residential-Office) District. The purpose of the rezoning is for
a law office.
Stanley Merritt, Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the future land use map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 8). The future
land use map shows offices for this area.
It is consistent with Commercial Development Policy Statement - #1,
Sub-statement #1.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a studied 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 current traffic count is 17,010 trips per day and
will increase to 17,024 trips per day. The level of service will remain at C
(20,400 trips per day) for Wynnton Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for residential usage.
There is no school impact.
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along the
property lines bordered by the RMF1 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, masonry wall, or earth berm. 3. 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Twenty (20) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Division received one comment concerning this rezoning
request. He opposed the request.
Conditions needed: 1. All lighting shall be directed internally. 2. Any
external trash dumpsters/compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure
that is aesthetically similar to the proposed development. 3. Screening for
air conditioners, refrigeration units and heat pumps shall be required for all
development on the property. 4. No external trash dumpsters / compactors shall
be located along the north and south property lines. 5. The property shall be
used as offices only.
There is no additional information.
Stan Merritt, of 6307 Fox Chapel Drive, came to the podium. He wants to make
this house into a law office. There is ample parking. He has only received
positive responses from the other owners in the area.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner
Crane made a motion to
approve this case based on the facts that it is consistent with the future land
use map, it does not impact traffic or city services. Commissioner Henderson
seconded. The vote was unanimous to approve.
2. ZC0503-3: A request to rezone 0.36 acre located on part of 7209
Williams Hill Road. The current zoning is RE1 (Residential Estate 1)
District. The proposed zoning is SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) District.
The purpose of the rezoning is for single family residential.
Charles Ford, Jr., Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the future land use map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 1). The future
land use map shows low density residential for this area.
Policy statements are not addressed.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a studied 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 current traffic count is 9,620 trips per day and
will increase to 9,630 trips per day. The level of service will remain at C
(11,800 trips per day) for River Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for residential usage.
There is no school impact.
There is no buffer requirement.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Nine (9) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Division did receive some comments, one in opposition,
others wanting information.
No conditions are needed.
There is no additional information.
Charles Ford, Jr., representative of the applicant, came to the podium. He
represents Mrs. Sally Foley. She wants to build a house for a long time
friend on this property.
Michelle Burkus, 7162 Williams Hill Road, came to the podium. She is concerned
about future development on this property.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is compatible
with existing land use and it is compatible with the future land use map.
Commissioner Dodds seconded. It was approved unanimously.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
OLD BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Derrick Shields, Chairperson Will Johnson, Zoning
Administator
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