PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
June 15, 2005
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, June 15, 2005
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Shields, Vice-Chairperson Mullin, Chris
Henson, Joe Alexander, Berry Henderson, Brad Dodds, Karl Douglass, Bob Crane
and Michael Eddings.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator and Tina Trant, Recorder.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Rem Brady, Bardie Brady, Joe Blackmon, George Mize, Dykes
Blackmon, Lucy Jones, Tim Jensen, Steve Nehman, Theodora Stratigos, Gladys
Stratigos, Jennifer Allen, Nancy Grant Sierra, Wade Jordan, Elizabeth Bell, and
Meredith Gartin.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Shields called the meeting to order at 9:00
a.m. He explained the rezoning process. All commissioners were present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Douglass made a motion to accept the
minutes of May 4 & 18, and June 1, 2005. Commissioner Crane seconded. They
were accepted unanimously.
III. NEW REZONING CASES:
1. ZC0504-7: A request to rezone the property located at 4372 Macon Road. The
current zoning is RO (Residential Office) District. The proposed zoning is
SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District. The purpose of the rezoning is
for single family residential.
Christine Watley, Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is inconsistent
with the future land use
map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 7), which shows neighborhood /
commercial.
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 16,160 trips per day and
will increase to 16,170 trips per day. The level of service will remain at C
(20,400 trips per day) for Macon Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for
residential usage.
This development could average about 1 to 3 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Reese Road Elementary, which has 456
students, capacity 500. Middle school age students would attend Fort Middle
School, which has 605 students, capacity 575. High school age students would
attend Hardaway, which has 1,249 students, capacity 1,250.
The proposed project 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 shrubs / ornamental grasses per
100 linear feet, and a wood fence or masonry wall. 2. 10 feet with a certain
amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet,
3. 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Twenty six (26) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
No conditions are needed.
There is no additional information.
Everton Willis, applicant, came to the podium. He wants to rezone this
property for residential usage.
The property is currently vacant. The lot is between Macon Road and Old Macon
Road.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this rezoning request based on the facts that even
though it is inconsistent with the future land use map, it is compatible with
existing land use. Commissioner Mullin seconded. The case was approved four
(Alexander, Mullin, Douglass, Crane) to one (Henderson). Commissioner Dodds
came in late and did not vote.
2. ZC0505-6: A request to rezone the property located at 3831 Armour Avenue.
The current zoning is SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District. The
proposed zoning is RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2) District. The purpose of
the rezoning is for apartments.
Hecht, Burdeshaw, Johnson, Kidd and Clark, Inc., 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 7), which shows Mixed Office / High
Density Residential.
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 2, 895 trips per day and
will increase to 2,933 trips per day. The level of service will remain at A
(3,900 trips per day) for Armour Avenue.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for
commercial usage.
This development could average about 2-6 children of various ages. Elementary
age students would attend Clubview Elementary, which has 476 students, capacity
525. Middle school age students would attend Richards, which has 734 students,
capacity 600. High school age students would attend Hardaway, which has 1,249
students, capacity 1,250.
The proposed project shall have a Category B buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the SFR2 zoning district. The three options under
Category B are: 1. 15 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 understory trees and shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100
linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall. 3. 20 feet undisturbed natural
buffer.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Nineteen (19) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
No conditions are needed.
There is no additional information.
Tim Jensen of Hecht, Burdeshaw, Johnson, Kidd & Clark, Inc., representative of
Schwob Realty Company, came to the podium. They want to rezone this property
for the next phase of the Cloister Apartments on Armour Avenue. This is a
recently acquired piece of property that is surrounded by apartments.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Douglass
made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the fact that it is
consistent with the current land use. Commissioner Crane seconded. It was
approved unanimously.
3. ZC0505-7: A request to rezone the property located at 4923 Warm Springs
Road. The current zoning is SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District. The
proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial) District. The purpose of the
rezoning is for an electrical contractor office/shop.
Jordan Electric Co., Inc., Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is inconsistent
with the future land use
map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 2), which shows Low Density Residential.
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 6,755 trips per day and
will increase to 6,778 trips per day. The level of service will remain at A
(8,200 trips per day) for Warm Springs Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for
commercial usage.
There is no school impact.
The proposed project shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the SFR2 and RMF1 zoning districts. 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.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Thirty-six (36) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
Conditions needed: 1. No external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be
permitted on the property. 2. Screening for air conditioners, refrigeration
units, and heat pumps shall be required for all development on the property.
There is no additional information.
Mr. Wade Jordan, applicant, came to the podium. He wants to expand his
electrical contractor business. He acquired this property one month ago. He
will start building around September or October.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this case based on the fact that it is compatible with
existing land uses and conditions needed:
1. No external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be permitted on the
property. 2. Screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units, and heat
pumps shall be required for all development on the property.
Commissioner Mullin seconded. The vote was four (Alexander, Mullin Douglass,
Crane) in favor of approval and two (Dodds, Henderson) to deny this case.
ZC0505-8: A request to rezone the property bounded on the west by River Road,
north by Stonewood Farms, east by Hubbuch and Brooks land, south by Heiferhorn
Creek. 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.
George Mize, Jr., Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is inconsistent
with the future land use
map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 2), which shows Rural Residential.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does 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 4,670 trips per day and
will increase to 5,042 trips per day. The level of service will remain at A
(4,700 trips per day) for River Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for
residential usage.
This development could average about 50 to 100 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Double Churches Elementary, which has 850
students, capacity 650. Middle school age students would attend Richards,
which has 863 students, capacity 675. High school age students would attend
Northside which has 1,265 students, capacity 1,100.
There is no buffer requirement.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Ten (10) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
Conditions needed: 1. Detached garages / carports shall be permitted. 2.
Front building setback lines shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
There is no additional information.
George Mize, representative for Blackmon Realty Company, came to the podium.
He represents 6 other owners also. This development will be a specialized high
class development. It will be a high quality development of approx. 42 lots.
The houses will sell for $350,000+. House size will be 2500 sq. ft. Lots will
be from ? acre to one acre. It will be a TND, Traditional Neighborhood
Development, (old timey). Commissioner Douglass stated he was concerned about
the schools being overcrowded in this area. Commissioner Crane is also
concerned about the school situation in this area.
Dykes Blackmon came to the podium. He spoke about the new UDO and greenspace.
Jennifer Allen, Muscogee County School District, came to the podium to discuss
the school situation in this area. An elementary school will be built in this
area before the housing project is built out.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henderson
made a motion to approve this case because although it is inconsistent with the
future land use map, it is compatible with existing land uses, and special
conditions: 1. Detached garages / carports shall be permitted. 2. Front
building setback lines shall be a minimum of 15 feet. Commissioner Dodds
seconded. This case was approved four (Henderson, Dodds, Mullin, Alexander) to
two (Douglass, Crane).
5. ZC0505-9: A request to rezone the property located at 4078 Milgen Road.
The current zoning is SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) and LMI (Light
Manufacturing Industrial) Districts. The proposed zoning is SFR3 (Single
Family Residential 3) District. The purpose of the rezoning is for single
family residential.
George C. Woodruff Co., Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is inconsistent
with the future land use
map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 7), which shows Low Density Residential.
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 8,543 trips per day and
will increase to 9,821 trips per day. The level of service will remain at C
(9,700 trips per day) for Milgen Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for
residential usage.
This development could average about 50 to 100 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Gentian Elementary, which has 441
students, capacity 550. Middle school age students would attend Fort, which
has 605 students, capacity 575. High school age students would attend Hardaway
which has 1,249 students, capacity 1,250.
The proposed project shall have a Category buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the LMI zoning district. The three options under
Category A are: 1. 5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses
per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall. 2. 10 feet with a
certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100
linear feet. 3. 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Forty (40) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division received one comment concerning this rezoning request, they wanted
information.
No conditions are needed.
There is no additional information.
Lucy Jones, representative of the George C. Woodruff Company, came to the
podium. They want to put in 53 single family lots on this property. The
houses will be three bedrooms / two baths. They will sell in the range of
$162,900 to $165,000. 1375 to 1575 sq. ft.
Nancy Sierra 4849 Grant Drive, came to the podium. She is concerned about the
lake and run off.
Elizabeth Bell, 4868 Fairview Court, came to the podium. She is concerned
about buffer between her house and the new subdivision.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Crane made
a motion to approve this case because it is consistent with the future land use
map, it is compatible with existing land uses, traffic will not be affected.
Commissioner Douglass seconded. This case was approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
OLD BUSINESS:
Authority to make binding decisions. Commissioner Douglass made a motion to
pursue changing authority by sending a letter to City Council. Commissioner
Crane seconded. The vote was three (Mullin, Crane, Douglass) to proceed and
five not to pursue this change (Shields, Henderson, Henson, Alexander, Dodds).
VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Derrick Shields, Chairperson Will Johnson,
Zoning Administator
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