PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
October 21, 2009
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, October 21,
2009 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson: Scott Boyce
Vice Chairperson: Cathy Hodge
Commissioners: Walter Calhoun
Travis Chambers
Gladys Ford
Glen Heinzelman
Lucy Sheftall
Ronny Smith
Staff Members: Daniel Stegall ? Zoning Administrator, Tina Trant ? Planning
Technician
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Ralph King.
Others Present: Kenny Powell, Jason Brown, Sid Dykes, Dr. Shannon Wiley.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott Boyce called the meeting to order at 9:02
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 2, 2009. Commissioner Smith made a motion to
approve the minutes. Commissioner Chambers seconded.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION: None.
REZONING CASES:
REZN 9-09-2408: A request to rezone 1.15 acres located at the northwest corner
of Whitesville Road and Williams Road. The current zoning is Single Family
Residential 2. The proposed zoning is Neighborhood Commercial. The property
will be used for an animal hospital. Sid Dykes is the applicant.
Mr. Daniel Stegall read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: It is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map. It is
in Planning Area A. The Land Use Designation shows Single Family Residential.
Policy Statements: N/A.
Compatible with Existing Land Uses: Yes.
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within a floodway and
floodplain area. The developer will need an approved drainage plan prior to
issuance of a Site Development Permit.
City Services: The property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact
on the transportation network.
Traffic Engineering: The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the
Columbus Consolidated Government for commercial usage.
School Impact: None.
Buffer Requirement: The development shall have a Category C buffer requirement
along all property lines bordered by the SFR2 zoning district. The three
options under Category C are:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, under story trees, and shrubs /
ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet.
10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear
feet and a wood fence or masonry wall.
30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Conditions: None.
Attitude of Property Owners: Twenty-seven (27) property owners within 300 feet
were notified of this rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive
any calls concerning the rezoning request.
Additional information: None.
Kenny Powell, 2501 Techwood Drive, came to the podium. They want to build a
small animal veterinary clinic on this property. Dr. Shannon Wiley will be the
operator.
Sid Dykes of 2001 Country Club Road, is in favor of the rezoning. He will be
handling the development. There is no opposition from the neighborhood. There
will be no boarding of animals. Robinson Paving will be doing the paving.
Chairperson Boyce asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Heinzelman
made a motion to approve this rezoning request. A letter has been received
from the applicant requesting to amend the Comp Plan. Commissioner Chambers
seconded. It was approved unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENTS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 a.m.
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Scott Boyce, Chairperson Daniel Stegall,
Zoning Administrator
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