PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
January 17, 2007
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, January 17,
2007 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Karl Douglass, Vice Chairperson Joe
Alexander, Alternate Scott Boyce, Commissioners Chris Henson, Brad Dodds, Shep
Mullin, Alternate Michael Eddings.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Planning Chief and Tina Trant, Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Bob Crane.
Others Present: Steve Coleman, Willie Salter, Jon Davis, Jim Hilt, Leah
Braxton, Ian Boles, Johnny Day, David Johnson, Brian McDearmon.
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 Commissioner Eddings will be
voting for Commissioner Crane. The rezoning cases are heard out of order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 15, 2006. Commissioner Alexander made a motion
to approve the minutes. Commissioner Henson seconded. It was approved
unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENTS: None.
IV. REZONING CASES:
ZC0612-1: A request to rezone 0.25 acres located at 1120 Lockwood Avenue. The
current zoning is RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) zoning district. The
proposed zoning is RO (Residential - Office) zoning district. The property
will be used for an office. MAM Properties is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
This case is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 8.
The Land Use Designation shows Office.
Policy Statements: Consistent with Commercial Development policy statement #1,
sub-statement #1.
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:
5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet
and a wood fence or masonry wall.
10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet.
20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Thirty - four (34) 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.
Stephen McCrae, applicant, came to the podium. He is also the owner of the
property. This property will be used as a professional office.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Vice Chairperson
Alexander made a motion to approve this rezoning case based on the facts that
is consistent with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing
land uses. Commissioner Henson seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0612-3: A request to rezone 0.31 acres located at 2229 South Lumpkin Road.
The
current zoning is RO (Residential - Office) zoning district. The proposed
zoning is GC (General Commercial) zoning district. The property will be used
for a landscape office and parking. Jim Hilt is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
This case is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District
12. The Land Use Designation shows Neighborhood 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:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory 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.
The proposed development shall also 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 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. 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: Pending.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Thirty - three (33) 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.
Jim Hilt, applicant, 44 Troop Drive, Fortson, Georgia, came to the podium. His
wife is the owner of the property. They want to use this property for a
landscaping office and parking. There will be a gravel parking lot in the back
yard for trucks. There will also be an 8? wooden fence.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Mullin
made a motion to approve this case based on the fact that even though it is
inconsistent with the future land use map, it is compatible with existing land
uses. Commissioner Eddings seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0612-5: A request to rezone 5.352 acres located at #7 and part of #11 Crown
Circle. The current zoning is GC (General Commercial) zoning district. The
proposed zoning is LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial) zoning district. The
property will be used for an office and distribution warehouse. Masterbuilt
Manufacturing, Inc. 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 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 LMI zoning district. The
three options under Category C are:
20 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory 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: Pending.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Twelve (12) 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.
Glenn Scarborough, CFO ? Masterbuilt Manufacturing, Inc., came to the podium.
They want to use this property for their offices and distribution facility.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is consistent
with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing land uses.
Commissioner Eddings seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0606-6 has been tabled by the applicant, Mike Russell, until February 7, 2007.
5. ZC0612-2: A request to rezone 150 acres located at the west side of South
Lumpkin Road, north of Rigdon Park. The current zoning is LMI (Light
Manufacturing Industrial) zoning district. The proposed zoning is RMF2
(Residential Multi-Family) and GC (General Commercial) zoning districts. The
property will be used for multi family residential and commercial. Boco
Developments, LLC is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
This case is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District
12. The Land Use Designation shows Park / Recreation.
Policy Statements: Do not address.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property 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: This development could have a maximum of 50 children of various
ages.
Elementary age students ? South Columbus Elementary, 486 students, capacity 588.
Middle school age students ? Eddy Middle School, 548 students, capacity 613.
High school age students ? Spencer High School, 978 students, capacity 950.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a 50 feet stream
buffer along Bull Creek and a Category B buffer requirement along all property
lines bordered by the SFR3 zoning district. The three options under Category B
are:
15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory 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.
20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
The proposed development shall also have a Category A buffer requirement along
all property lines bordered by the GC and LMI zoning districts. The three
options under Category A are:
5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet
and a wood fence or masonry wall.
10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet.
3. 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer
Fort Benning Recommendation: Pending.
DRI Recommendation: Pending.
Ninety-six (96) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department received two comments concerning this rezoning
request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
Ian Boles, 313 Cascade Road, came to the podium. He is the president of BOCO
Development, LLC. He wants to build apartments and townhouses on this
property. Schools are under capacity in this area. There will be green space,
walking trails, clubhouse, access to the Riverwalk, etc. The parking pads will
be under the buildings.
Mr. Ralph Dunahoo of 2829 Hawthorne Drive, Ron Mahoney of 2936 Hawthorne Drive
and Debbie Jones of 2763 Hawthorne Drive are all concerned about the drainage
problems that will be created and are opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Jon Davis
of Jordan, Jones and Goulding, explained that the proper engineering will be
done.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is consistent
with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing land uses.
Commissioner Eddings seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0612-4: A request to rezone 19.763 acres located at 3351 and part of 3361
North
Lumpkin Road. The current zonings are GC (General Commercial) and LMI (Light
Manufacturing Industrial) zoning districts. The proposed zoning is RMF2
(Residential Multi-Family 2) zoning district. The property will be used for
multi family residential. Homecorp 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 General Commercial.
Policy Statements: Not addressed.
It is not compatible with existing land uses.
The property 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: This development could have a maximum of 75 children of various
ages.
Elementary age students: Martin Luther King, Jr., 540 students, capacity 513.
Middle school age students: Baker Middle School, 430 students, capacity 688.
High school age students: Carver, 1,051 students, capacity 1,725.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the SFR3 zoning district. The
three options under Category B are:
15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs /
ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet.
10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall.
20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
The proposed development shall also have a Category A buffer requirement along
all property lines bordered by the GC and LMI zoning districts. The three
options under Category A are:
5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet
and a wood fence or masonry wall.
10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet.
20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Thirty-nine (39) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department did receive one comment requesting this
rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
Steve Coleman, 1342 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, Alabama, came to the podium.
They want to build an apartment community like the one at Ironwood. It will be
a tax credit complex with two and three bedrooms. No structure will be in a
flood way or flood plain.
Chairperson Douglass asked for a motion. Commissioner Henson made a motion to
approve this request based on the fact that it is consistent with the future
land use map. Commissioner Eddings seconded. It was approved unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:27 A.M.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Will Johnson,
Planning Department Chief
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