PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
September 17, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, September 17,
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
Gladys Ford
Ronny Smith
Lucy Sheftall
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief
Tina Trant ? Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: Chris Henson, Joe Alexander
Others Present: Bob Bradford, Lonnie Taylor, Linda Mort, Dale Smith, Jack
Wright, Ralph Fuller.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:01
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
ZONING CASES:
ZC0808-6: A request to rezone 8.66 acres located at 1212 Chaplin Drive. The
current zoning is SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2). The proposed zoning is
SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3). The property will be used for single
family residential. Ray Wright, Inc. is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: This property is consistent with the future land use map.
It is located in Planning District 2. The Land Use Designation shows Low
Density Residential.
Policy Statements: N/A.
Compatible with Existing Land Uses: Yes.
Environmental Impacts: 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.
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: This development could have a maximum of 50 children of various
ages. Elementary age students would attend Double Churches Elementary School,
which has 460 students, capacity is 600. Middle school age students would
attend Double Churches Middle School, which has 540 students, capacity is 650.
High school age students would attend Northside, which has 1,289 students,
capacity is 1,125.
Buffer Requirement: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: N / A
DRI Recommendation: N / A
Attitude of Property Owners: Forty-seven (47) 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.
Dale Smith of 1409 Autumn Ridge Drive, a representative of the applicant came
to the podium. They want to build a new subdivision with approximately 24 ? 28
houses. Mrs. Barbara Daniel came to the podium. She is opposed to the
rezoning. Her property values will drop. She is concerned about the
additional traffic on the narrow street.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Eddings
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 Hodge seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0808-7: A request to rezone 5.00 acres located 8150 Fortson Road. The
current zoning is RE1 (Residential Estate 1). The proposed zoning is GC
(General Commercial). The property will be used for an office for Fuller
Services and parking for trucks. Ralph J. Fuller is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: This property is consistent with the future land use map.
It is located in Planning District 2. The Land Use Designation shows Mixed
Commercial / Industrial.
Policy Statements: N/A.
Compatible with Existing Land Uses: Yes.
Environmental Impacts: 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.
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: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: N / A
DRI Recommendation: N / A
Attitude of Property Owners: Ten (10) 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.
Ralph Fuller of 3919 West Gate Drive came to the podium. He wants to rezone
this property to GC because he has a business here and wants to be able to park
service vehicles on this property.
All properties surrounding this property is GC. This is part of the Thompkins
Estate.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
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 Boyce seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0808-8: A request to rezone .36 acres located 2361 South Lumpkin Road. The
current zoning is SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3). The proposed zoning is NC
(Neighborhood Commercial). The property will be used for a food store and a
small restaurant. Bob Bradford is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: This property is consistent with the future land use map.
It is located in Planning District 12. The Land Use Designation shows
Neighborhood Commercial.
Policy Statements: N/A.
Compatible with Existing Land Uses: Yes.
Environmental Impacts: 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.
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 proposed development shall have a Category C buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the SFR3 zoning district. The
3 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.
3. 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: Pending.
DRI Recommendation: N / A
Attitude of Property Owners: Ten (10) 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.
Bob Bradford of Solid Source Realty, a representative of the applicant came to
the podium. He stated that Jorge Orderique, owner of a Hispanic Food Store and
small restaurant wants to move his business to this location. The present
house will be torn down.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Boyce
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.
4. ZC0808-9: A request to rezone .34 acres located 2721 Tip Top Drive. The
current zoning is SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2). The proposed zoning is
RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1). The property will be used for a duplex.
Lonnie Taylor is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: This case is inconsistent with the future land use map.
This property is located in Planning District 7. The Land Use Designation
shows Low Density 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 residential usage.
School Impact: None.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the SFR2 zoning district. The
3 options under Category B are:
15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, 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.
Fort Benning Recommendation: N / A.
DRI Recommendation: N / A.
Attitude of Property Owners: Forty-one (41) property owners within 300 feet
were notified of this rezoning request. The Planning Department did not receive
any comments concerning this rezoning request.
Additional information: None.
Lonnie Taylor of 157 Pintail Drive, Cataula, is the applicant. He came to the
podium to explain that the house on this property burned down and he wants to
build a duplex on this site.
Linda Mort, who lives across the street from this property does not want to see
any duplexes in this area. If we allow one to go in there will be more in the
future.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to deny this rezoning case because it is inconsistent with the
future land use map. Commissioner Sheftall seconded. It was denied
unanimously.
TEXT AMENDMENT:
5. ZC0809-1: A request for a text amendment to the UDO pertaining to changes
in kennels, indoor boarding; Chattahoochee River Watershed; Land Disturbance
Permits.
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Create Section 3.2.42.1 Kennel, Indoor Boarding
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Create Kennel, Indoor Boarding as Section 3.2.42.1:
Section 3.2.42.1. Kennel, Indoor Boarding
An indoor boarding kennel shall comply with the standards listed below:
Outdoor Runs and Boarding Facilities. Outdoor runs and boarding facilities are
prohibited.
Indoor Runs. Indoor runs and boarding facilities shall be soundproofed to
effectively minimize all noises associated with the boarding of animals.
Overnight Boarding. Overnight boarding is permitted on those facilities with
indoor runs.
Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are limited to accessory retail sales and
grooming services.
Create Kennel, Indoor Boarding as a definition in Chapter 13:
Kennel, indoor boarding means an establishment that provides boarding for dogs
and cats wholly within a building.
Amend Section 4.4.8 Signs in the Public Right-of-way to include pole banners
Amend Section 4.4.8.A by adding new subsection 12:
Pole Banners. Pole banners erected by local, state, or federal officials or
their designees.
Amend Section 5.4.2. Chattahoochee River Watershed to delete a reference to
Section 312 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
Amend Section 5.4.2.A.2(B) Hazardous Materials as follows:
(B) Hazardous Materials. Any new facility that handles hazardous materials of
the types listed in Section 313 of the Emergency Planning Right-To-Know Act,
excluding underground storage tanks, and in amounts of 10,000 pounds or more on
any one day, shall perform their operations on impermeable surfaces having
spill and leak collection systems as prescribed by DNR.
Amend Section 5.6.4. Plans for Land Disturbance Permits to delete the last
sentence
Design professionals shall indicate wetlands on appropriate plan sheets
required for a land disturbance permit application. The design professional
that prepared the required plans accompanying the permit application shall add
a statement to the appropriate plan sheets indicating whether or not wetlands
are located on the property by checking the appropriate box. At a minimum, the
statement shall be placed on the Grading Plan; the Erosion, Sedimentation and
Pollution Control Plan; and the Stormwater Management Site Plan. The Wetlands
Certification shall reflect the design professional's personal investigation
regarding the existence of wetlands on the property, and shall read as shown in
Figure 5.6.1 below, with the appropriate box checked.
Amend or delete various definitions in Chapter 13
Critical root zone means an area on the ground around a tree that is within the
drip line of a tree, and/or 1.5 times DBH in feet radius.
Design Professional means a person registered in the State of Georgia as a Land
Surveyor, Landscape Architect or Professional Engineer.
Residential development permit means a permit issued giving authorization to
begin land disturbing activities for a single-family residential construction
project as defined in Chapter 8 of this UDO.
Restaurant, fast food or drive-in or drive-in stand means an establishment that
provides ready-to-eat food for consumption in the restaurant's seating
facilities or in the patron's vehicles.
Site development permit means a permit issued giving authorization to begin
land disturbing activities for all non-exempt land disturbing activities other
than those requiring a Residential Development Permit (RDP) or UDP (Utility
Development Permit) or MLD (Minor Land Disturbance Permit) as defined in
Chapter 10 of this UDO.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Hodge
made a motion to approve this text amendment. Commissioner Ford seconded. It
was approved unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:55 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Chief
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