PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
November 5, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, November 5,
2008 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Karl Douglass
Commissioners: Scott Boyce
Cathy Hodge
Micheal Eddings
Lucy Sheftall
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief
Daniel Stegall ? Zoning Administrator
Tina Trant ? Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander, Commissioners Ronny
Smith, Gladys Ford and Chris Henson.
Others Present: Dr. Mike Hudson, Wayne Spence, Buddy Welch, Lucy Scirella.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:02
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 16 and August 6, 2008. Commissioner Hodge made a
motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Eddings seconded. They were
approved unanimously.
ZONING CASES:
1. ZC0809-3: A request to rezone 2.5 acres located at 8239, 8243, 8247 & 8251
Cooper Creek Road. The current zoning is SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1).
The proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial). The property will be used for
a commercial development including a pharmacy. Wayne Spence is the applicant.
Mr. Daniel Stegall read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: This case is consistent with the 2028 Comprehensive
Plan. This property is located in Planning District 2. The Land Use
Designation shows General Commercial.
Policy Statements: N/A.
Compatible with Existing Land Uses: Yes.
Environmental Impacts: 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.
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: No school impact.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed 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, 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: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Attitude of Property Owners: Sixteen (16) 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.
Wayne Spence, applicant, came to the podium. He explained that this commercial
development will include a pharmacy and other retail. There are four houses
on these lots that are vacant now.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve this rezoning case because it is consistent with the
future land use map. Commissioner
Eddings seconded. It was approved unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENTS:
ZC0810-1: Changes in Chapter 7 and 9.
Several changes need to be amended in the UDO. The aforementioned changes are:
X = Portions to be deleted
X = Portions to be added
Amend Section 7.3.4.A.3 to add language regarding collector and local streets
3. The distance between all other street intersections, measured centerline to
centerline, shall be no less than 250 feet on collector streets and 125 feet on
local streets.
Delete Section 7.3.4.B Street Jogs
Street Jogs. Street jogs with centerline offsets of less than 125 feet shall
not be allowed.
Amend Section 7.3.4.C Through Traffic by changing the ?C? to ?B? and by adding
the language ?and excessive speed?
B. Through Traffic. Streets shall be laid out within a development so as to
discourage through traffic and excessive speed on local streets. However, the
provision for the extension and continuation of arterial and collector streets
into and from adjoining areas is required.
Create Section 7.3.4.C Street Layout Designs
C. Street Layout Designs. Street layout designs shall conform to Section
6.4.5 of this ordinance.
Delete the reference to ?collector? in Section 7.3.5.F.1
1. Collector and Arterial Roads. For any lot that adjoins a minor collector,
major collector or arterial road, the minimum building setback along such road
shall be 100 feet from the right-of-way line; provided that the setback may be
reduced by the Engineering Department to a distance equal to the building
setback required on the lot by the zoning district plus the amount of
right-of-way that will be required in the future. Future right-of-way
requirements shall be determined by the classification of the road and future
improvement plans based on a 20-year build-out study of traffic demand.
Amend Section 7.4.1.B.1 Improvements by revising the end of the section
1. Improvements. Streets contained wholly within such a subdivision shall be
improved to the full standards contained in this Chapter. Existing streets that
adjoin such a development shall be improved to ? of the minimum standards from
the centerline of the street along the development's frontage. (Half streets
are not allowed). the full standard of this ordinance.
Amend Section 7.4.1.D Street Names and Traffic Control by adding ?at their
expense?
D. Street Names and Traffic Control. Street name signs, stop bars, striping
and traffic control signs as approved by the City shall be installed by the
developer at their expense.
Amend Sections 4.4.22. Variances; 4.4.23. Noncommercial Speech Protection;
4.4.24. Enforcement and Administration; and 4.4.25. Violation to 4.4.24.
Variances; 4.4.25. Noncommercial Speech Protection; 4.4.26. Enforcement and
Administration; and 4.4.27. Violation
Amend Section 9.2.4.F.1 regarding appeals to Council from the Board of Zoning
Appeals
1. Appeal to Council. Appeals to Council shall conform to Section 4.4.26 of
this ordinance.
Amend Section 9.2.5.I.3 by changing ?DRD? to ?CRD?
3. Sign Permit in the UPT and CRD (DRD) Districts. The Board shall approve,
approved with conditions or deny sign permits in the UPT and CRD (DRD) zoning
districts.
Amend Section 9.3.8.A.2 by changing the word ?occupancy? to ?appropriateness?
2. Applicability. The requirement for a certificate of appropriateness
(occupancy) prior to a material change in appearance shall apply to the
following:
Tables
Amend Table 7.8.1 Minimum Right-of-Way Width regarding Low Volume Local Streets
with curb and gutter
Street Classification Width of Right-of-Way
With Curb and Gutter No Curb and Gutter
Arterial Street 120 feet 1120 feet 1
Collector Street 2 80 feet 80 feet
Local Commercial or Industrial Street 60 feet60 feet
Local Residential Street 60 feet 60 feet
Low Volume Local Street 60 feet 60 feet
1. Or per Georgia DOT standards. 2. Per Georgia DOT for State and U.S.
numbered highways.
Amend Table 7.8.4 Horizontal Alignment regarding minimum radius of curvature of
center line for a Local Street
Street Classification Minimum Radius of Curvature of Center Line
Arterial 1 500
Collector 1 350 feet
Local Street 270 feet
Low Volume Local Street 150 feet
1. Per Georgia DOT for State and U.S. numbered highways.
Amend Table 9.2.1 Summary of Development Review Authority by deleting
Residential Development Permit
Procedure CA ED PD BO UFB SWCD BHAR PAC CC BZA
Zoning Change
Zoning Map Amendment CR R D
Special Exception Use CR R D
Development of Regional Impact CR D 1
Project Approval
Site Plan and Preliminary Plat Review R D
Development Permits
Residential Development Permit D
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve this text amendment. Commissioner Sheftall seconded.
It was approved unanimously.
3. ZC0810-3: A text amendment to the UDO as it reflects the land use
changes in the 2028 Comprehensive Plan.
Replace Table 2.1.2 of the UDO with a new Table 2.1.2 that reflects the
land-use changes in the 2028 Comprehensive Plan:
X = Portions to be deleted
X = Portions to be added
Zoning District Land Use Plan Category
Agricultural/
UndevelopedLow Density
ResidentialMedium Density
ResidentialHigh Density
ResidentialOfficesMixed Office/
CommercialNeighborhood
CommercialGeneral
CommercialIndustrial/
Warehouse
Agricultural, Residential and Historic
Historic 1 XXXXX
Residential Estate--10 X
Residential Estate--5 X
Residential Estate--1 X
Residential Transitional X
Single-family Residential--1 X
Single-family Residential--2 X
Single-family Residential--3 X
Single-family Residential--4 X
Residential Multifamily--1 XX
Residential Multifamily--2 X
Residential Manufactured Home X
Commercial
Uptown 2 XXX
Central Riverfront District 3 XXX
Neighborhood Commercial X
Residential Office XXX
Commercial Office X
General Commercial X
Special Activity and Technical Center 4 XX
Manufacturing/Industrial
Technical XX
Light Manufacturing/Industrial X
Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial X
Overlay and Special
Specific Area Overlay XXXXXXXXX
Planned Residential Unit Development XXXX
Planned Commercial Development XXXX
Planned Industrial/Manufacturing Development X
Planned Mixed Use Development XXXXXX
Mill Restoration Overlay District 5 XXXX
ZC0810-3
Text Amendment Change to the UDO
Replace Table 2.1.2 of the UDO with a new Table 2.1.2 that reflects the
land-use changes in the 2028 Comprehensive Plan:
X = Portions to be deleted
X = Portions to be added
Zoning District Land Use Plan Category
Agricultural/
UndevelopedLow Density
ResidentialMedium Density
ResidentialHigh Density
ResidentialOfficesMixed Office/
CommercialNeighborhood
CommercialGeneral
CommercialIndustrial/
Warehouse
Agricultural, Residential and Historic
Historic 1 XXXXX
Residential Estate--10 X
Residential Estate--5 X
Residential Estate--1 X
Residential Transitional X
Single-family Residential--1 X
Single-family Residential--2 X
Single-family Residential--3 X
Single-family Residential--4 X
Residential Multifamily--1 XX
Residential Multifamily--2 X
Residential Manufactured Home X
Commercial
Uptown 2 XXX
Central Riverfront District 3 XXX
Neighborhood Commercial X
Residential Office XXX
Commercial Office X
General Commercial X
Special Activity and Technical Center 4 XX
Manufacturing/Industrial
Technical XX
Light Manufacturing/Industrial X
Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial X
Overlay and Special
Specific Area Overlay XXXXXXXXX
Planned Residential Unit Development XXXX
Planned Commercial Development XXXX
Planned Industrial/Manufacturing Development X
Planned Mixed Use Development XXXXXX
Mill Restoration Overlay District 5 XXXX
Replace with:
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve this text amendment. Commissioner Eddings seconded.
It was approved unanimously.
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: None.
VI: NEW BUSINESS: Chairperson Joe Alexander has resigned from the PAC
Committee. A new Vice Chairperson will be voted on today. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve Scott Boyce as Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Eddings
seconded. He was approved unanimously.
VII. OLD BUSINESS: The 2028 Comprehensive Plan was on the Council Agenda for
October 21, for the first reading. However on October 28 at the second
reading, it was delayed one week. It was approved at Council on November 4,
2008.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:25 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Daniel Stegall, Zoning
Administrator
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