PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
November 19, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, November 19,
2008 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Karl Douglass
Vice Chairperson Scott Boyce
Commissioners: Gladys Ford
Cathy Hodge
Micheal Eddings
Lucy Sheftall
Ronny Smith
Glen Heinzelman
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief
Daniel Stegall ? Zoning Administrator
Tina Trant ? Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent:
Others Present: Carolyn Thomas
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:04
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience. Glen Heinzelman was
introduced to the audience as the newest member. He replaced Chris Henson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 20, September 17, November 5, 2008. Commissioner
Hodge made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Eddings seconded.
They were approved unanimously.
ZONING CASES:
1. ZC08010-2: A request to rezone 0.26 acres located at 2315 Clover Lane. The
current zoning is RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2). The proposed zoning is GC
(General Commercial). The property will be used for expansion of a day care
center. Carolyn Thomas is the applicant.
Mr. Daniel Stegall read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: This case is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
This property is located in Planning District 10. 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 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: Twenty-nine (29) 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.
Carolyn Thomas of 418 Andrews Road, came to the podium. She wants to expand
the day care center by adding one modular building.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Eddings
made a motion to approve this rezoning case because it is compatible with
existing uses under the old Comp Plan. Commissioner Ford seconded. It was
approved unanimously.
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: None.
VI: NEW BUSINESS: A new Chairperson and a new Vice Chairperson were approved
for 2009. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve Scott Boyce for
Chairperson. Commissioner Eddings seconded. He was approved unanimously.
Commissioner Eddings made a motion to approve Commissioner Hodge for Vice
Chairperson. Commissioner Sheftall seconded. She was approved unanimously.
VII. OLD BUSINESS: Travis Chambers has been approved by City Council as a
replacement for the vacant position left open by Joe Alexander.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:16 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Daniel Stegall, Zoning
Administrator
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