PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
January 16, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, January 16,
2008 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Karl Douglass
Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander
Commissioners: Lucy Sheftall Ronny Smith
Scott Boyce Gladys Ford
Chris Henson Michael Eddings
Cathy Hodge
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief, John Cantrell ?
Zoning Administrator, Tina Trant ? Recording Secretary.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: D. L. Moore
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:05
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 3, 2007. Commissioner Henson made a motion to
accept the minutes. Commissioner Hodge seconded. They were approved
unanimously.
ZONING CASES:
ZC0711-4: A request to rezone 0.9 acres located at 2979 and 2983 Barbara
Road. The
current zoning is Single Family Residential 2. The proposed zoning is Single
Family Residential 3. The property will be used for Single Family
Residential. Barbara Road Properties, LLC is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson stated that this case has been withdrawn by the applicant.
ZC0801-1: A request to rezone 2.00 acres located at 1330 Victory Drive. The
current zoning is Light Manufacturing Industrial. The proposed zoning is
General Commercial. The property will be used for a pawn shop. D. L. Moore is
the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This property is
located in Planning District 9. The Land Use Designation shows Park /
Recreation.
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.
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: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Fifteen (15) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Department did not receive any comments regarding this
rezoning request.
Conditions: The property shall meet the buffer requirements of Category C as
defined in Section 4.5.7 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Additional information: None.
Mr. D. L. Moore, #3 Millington Court, came to the podium. He wants to rezone
this property so Rick Johnson can move his pawn shop here. Mr. Johnson?s pawn
shop located at Victory Drive and North Lumpkin Road burned during December.
Mr. Johnson has a 6 month lease for the pawn shop.
Chairperson Douglass asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson
made a motion to approve this rezoning case. It is compatible with existing
land uses. Commissioner Boyce seconded. It was approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Will Johnson introduced John Cantrell to the Planning
Advisory Committee. Mr. Cantrell is the new Zoning Administrator.
V. OLD BUSINESS: None.
VI. ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Department Chief
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