PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
April 11, 2007
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, April 11,
2007 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Karl Douglass, Commissioners Scott Boyce,
Chris Henson, Cathy Hodge, Alternate Ron Smith (who will be voting for Vice
Chairperson Joe Alexander).
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Planning Chief and Tina Trant, Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander and Commissioner Michael
Eddings.
Others Present: Tom Craddock, Bob Koon, Judith Wright, Gardener Wright, James
Jackson, Edward Kinner, Joe Waldrep, David Cummings, Dave Mattson, Larry King,
J.R. Ramsay III, Mary Ramsay, Mary Walden, Beverly Kinner, James Wilkoff,
William Steele, John B. Wine, Jeanne W. Poole, Ed Poole, Jacob Wisenall, Jr.,
A. J. Allen, Bernice Bias, George Lawrence, Julie Bray, Don Langford, John
Tanzine, Allan Kamensky, Barbara Kamensky, Linda Nguyen, April Hocutt, Michael
Silverstein, Susan Silverstein, Sam Murphree, Leland Davis, Tony Adams, Betsy
Leebern, Ron Davis, Carol Anderson, Susan Paris, Linda Logen, Kathy Postma, Mat
Waldrep, Janice Townsend, Glynnis Spencer, Karen Harper, Linda Shuman, Terry
Shuman, C. L. Moffitt, John Fatum, Sally Lassiter.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:03
a.m. He
explained the rezoning process to the audience. Alternate Ron Smith will be
voting for Vice Chairperson Alexander.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 21, 2007. Commissioner Henson made a
motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Hodge seconded. They were
approved unanimously.
III. REZONING CASES:
ZC0702-4: A request to rezone various properties on Layfield Road. The
current zoning is RE1 (Residential Estate 1). The proposed zoning is RE5
(Residential Estate 5) and RE10 (Residential Estate 10). The property is being
used for single family residential - undeveloped and will continue to be used
for single family residential - undeveloped. The Planning Department is the
applicant. (Chuck McClure, Seda Land, Tim Gibbons, Mike Jackson, Johnny
Jackson, Harley McIntire are the owners).
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 4. The Land Use Designation
shows Rural Residential.
Policy Statements: Residential Development policy statement #3, Sub-statement
#2.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The properties do not 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 residential usage.
School Impact: None.
Buffer Requirement: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Thirty-six (36) 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.
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
consistent with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing land
uses. Commissioner Hodge seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0703-2: A request to rezone the .30 acres located at 3515 Macon Road. The
current zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial). The proposed zoning is GC
(General Commercial). The property will be used for a Title Pawn. David
Cummings is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 7. The Land Use Designation
shows General 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, 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.
Fifteen (15) 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.
David Cummings, representative of the applicant, came to the podium. They want
to use this building for a Title Pawn business. There will be some
improvements to the building.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Boyce
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that is
compatible with existing land uses and it is consistent with the future land
use map. Commissioner Henson seconded. It was approved unanimously.
3. ZC0703-3: A request to rezone the property located at 5388 Veterans
Parkway. The current zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial). The proposed
zoning is GC (General Commercial). The property will be used for offices.
Murray Calhoun, III is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 5. The Land Use Designation
shows General 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, 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: 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 tree 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.
Fifteen (15) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department did receive one comment concerning this
rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
Murray Calhoun, owner and representative of the three other owners, came to the
podium. He wants to use this building for a Temporary Employment Agency. An
employment agency is not allowed in NC. A.G. Edwards will still be there.
Mr. Paul Thomas of Evangel Temple, next door to this property came to the
podium. There are several uses that he would like excluded form the
ordinance.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Boyce
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that is
compatible with existing land uses and it is consistent with the future land
use map and one condition: certain uses be prohibited pertaining to
automobiles, boats, trailers, convenience store etc. Commissioner Henson
seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0610-1: A request to rezone 1.54 acres located at 6900 River Road. The
current zoning is Residential / Office zoning district. The proposed zoning is
General Commercial zoning district. The property will be used for a pharmacy.
Paradise Development Group is the applicant. (This case was scheduled for PAC
on November 15, 2006 but was tabled at the request of the applicant and again
on March 7, 2007 because of the March 1 tornado.)
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 2. The Land Use
Designation shows 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, 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: The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the RO zoning district. The
three options under Category A are:
1. 5 feet with a certain amount of ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet and a
wood fence or masonry wall.
2. 10 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees and shrubs /
ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet.
3. 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Ninety-six (96) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department received comments opposing this rezoning
request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
Joe Waldrep, representative of Paradise Development Group, came to the podium.
His client wants to put a Walgreens Drugstore on this property. General
Commercial is requested rather than NC because the building will be larger than
5,000 sq. ft. Parking requirements will not be met and will require a
variance. A traffic study has been done and has been provided to the City.
Access to the store will be from Mobley Road and River Road.
Mr. Robert Koon of Spring Harbor Assisted Living Facility came to the podium.
He represents a group that is in favor of the rezoning.
Allen Kamensky of Green Island Drive, John Tanzine of 6900 Gaines Creek Road,
Ed Kenner of 6814 Creek View Court, Sally Lassiter of Ranch Forest, Ed Poole of
Green Island Drive, Gardner Wright of 6603 Woodberry Road and Glynnis Spencer
of Green Island Hills are all opposed to the rezoning because of heavy traffic
that River Road can?t handle, there are other drug stores in the area ?
Walgreens is not needed. They have been fighting for 11 years to keep
development out of their area.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to deny this rezoning case based on the facts that it
inconsistent with the future land use map and residents in the area are opposed
to the rezoning. Commissioner Henson seconded. This case was denied three
(Hodge, Henson, Boyce) to one (Smith).
ZC0703-1: A request to rezone 1.2 acres located at 4730 & 4744 Warm Springs
Road. The current zoning is SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1). The proposed
zoning is GC (General Commercial). The property will be used for a parking
lot. H & S Brokerage Company is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 3. The Land Use Designation
shows Mixed Commercial / Industrial.
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, 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: The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the SFR1 zoning district. The
three options under Category C are:
1. 20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory tree 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 concerning this
rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
Frank Wilcox, of H &S Brokerage Company, came to the podium. He wants to
expand his business and put in a parking lot on these two lots and put a fence
around it.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that it
consistent with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing land
uses. Commissioner Boyce seconded. This case was approved unanimously.
6. ZC0702-1: A request to rezone .75 acres located at 6344 & 6366 Buena Vista
Road. The current zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial). The proposed zoning
is GC (General Commercial). The property will be used for storage units.
Johnny Cato 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: 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, 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: 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 tree 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.
Thirty (30) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department received one comment opposing this rezoning
request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
Johnny Cato came to the podium. He wants to use this property for a
mini-storage facility.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that it
consistent with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing land
uses. Commissioner Smith seconded. This case was approved unanimously.
IV. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: None
TEXT AMENDMENTS:
7. ZC0702-8: Panhandle Overlay District. This case was tabled until the
Planning Advisory Commissioners could have a work session to discuss this text
amendment.
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS: None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: 10:40 A.M.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Department Chief
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