PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
April 19, 2006
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, April 19,
2006 in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Vice Chairperson Mullin, Joe Alexander, Brad Dodds, and
Michael Eddings.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Planning Chief and Tina Trant, Recorder.
Commissioners Absent Chairperson Derrick Shields, Chris Henson, Karl Douglass,
and Bob Crane
Others Present: Francis Wright Lewis, Gene Lewis, Jackie Foran, Dorothy Foran,
Philip Thayer, David Erickson, Gary Hall and Brian Grier.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Mullin called the meeting to order
at 9:07 a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience. Commissioner
Eddings will vote in place of Commissioner Douglass.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Alexander made a motion to
approve the minutes for January 4 and 18, February 1 and 15, March 1 and 15,
2006. Commissioner Dodds seconded. They were approved unanimously.
III. SPECIAL EXCEPTION CASES: None
IV. REZONING CASES:
1. ZC0603-5: A request to rezone 48.65 acres located on Ga. Hwy 80 east of
Pratt Whitney and west of PCI. The current zoning is Residential Estate 1. The
proposed zoning is Single Family Residential 3. The property will be used for
single family residential. Philip Thayer is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is
inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan for
Planning District 4. The Land Use Designation shows Industrial / Warehousing.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
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.
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 residential usage.
School Impact: The development could average about 5 to 10 children of various
ages. Elementary age student would attend Matthews Elementary, which has 500
students, capacity 500. Middle School age students would attend Midland Middle
School, which has 1,048 students, capacity 875. High school age students would
attend Shaw, which has 1,086 students, capacity 1,275.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the HMI zoning district. The
three options under Category A are: 1. 5 feet with a certain amount of shrubs
/ ornamental grasses per 100 linear feet and a wood fence or masonry wall. 2.
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: None.
Four (4) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Department did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: None.
Philip Thayer, applicant, came to the podium. He wants to develop about 100
lots with conservation easements in this subdivision. The houses will be
approximately 2200 to 2500 sq. ft.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve the rezoning case based on the fact that it is
consistent with the future land use map and there are no conditions.
Commissioner Eddings seconded. The case was unanimously approved.
ZC0603-6: A request to rezone the property located at 5004 Warm Springs Road.
The current zoning is Single Family Residential 1. The proposed zoning is
Neighborhood Commercial. The property will be used for Neighborhood
Commercial. David Erickson is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District
3. The Land Use Designation shows Mixed Office / Commercial.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
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.
There is no school impact
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the RMF1 zoning district. The
three options under Category C are: 1. 20 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. 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Thirty-three (33) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this
rezoning request. The Planning
Department received one request for information concerning the rezoning
request.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: The applicant rezoned the two properties to the north
about a year ago. They are at the corner of Warm Springs and McCaghren. This
property will offer frontage with access to three different roads.
David Erickson, applicant, came to the podium. The building size is about
30,000 feet and will be a long range project.
Vice Chairperson Mullin asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner
Eddings made a motion to approve the rezoning case based on the facts that it
is consistent with the future land use map and it is compatible with existing
land uses. Commissioner Dodds seconded. The case was unanimously approved.
ZC0603-7: A request to remove Zoning Condition #1in Ordinance # 05-77 as it
pertains to the property located at 7176 Village Loop and 7333 and the western
portion of 7301 Whitesville Road. The current zoning is Single Family
Residential 3 with conditions. The proposed zoning is Single Family
Residential 3 with condition #1 amended. The property will be used for single
family residential. Brian Grier is the applicant.
Commissioner Alexander recused himself. Vice Chairperson Mullin will vote in
this case.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District
2. The Land Use Designation shows Low Density Residential.
It is consistent with Residential Development Policy Statements, policy
statement #3.
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 residential usage.
School impact: N/A
Buffer requirement: none.
Fort Benning Recommendation: none.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Fifty-seven (57) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Department received one call for information.
Conditions needed: The lot area for each lot along the southern border of the
proposed development shall be 10,000 square feet.
Additional information: none.
Brian Grier, applicant, came to the podium. The property line in question
originally had six lots backing up to it, now it has 10 lots with 10,000 sq. ft
or greater. The amended condition also allows future access to approx. 5 acres
that will eliminate a road cut onto Whitesville Road.
Charles Money, of Whitesville Road, came to the podium. He was concerned about
the new entrance to Whitesville Walk.
Vice Chairperson Mullin asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Dodds
made a motion to approve the amendment of Condition #1 in Ordinance 05-77 on
grounds that it is consistent with the land use designation and it is
consistent with Residential Development Policy Statements, #3. Commissioner
Eddings seconded. The case was unanimously approved.
ZC0603-8: A request to remove Conditions 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 3 from Ordinance
#98-112 as it pertains to the property located at 5446 Armour Road. The
current zoning is General Commercial with conditions. The proposed zoning is
General Commercial with amended conditions. The property will be used for
retail. Gary Hall is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District
6. The Land Use Designation shows General Commercial.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
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.
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.
Twelve (12) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this case. The
Planning
Department did receive one comment concerning this case.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: none.
Gary Hall, applicant, came to the podium. He is requesting conditions be
removed on 5446 Armour Road. A few years back when Mike Clark wanted to rezone
and put in Target and Lowes, conditions were placed on the property. Gary Hall
is requesting removal of these conditions to develop part of the original
property rezoned in Ordinance #98-112.
Francis Lewis, of 5460 Armour Road, came to the podium. She explained the
situation as it pertains to her. She does not want the conditions removed on
this property. She does not want any more commercial close to her.
Gene Lewis, came to the podium. He is concerned about the traffic.
Jackie and Dorothy Foran of 5448 Armour Road, are concerned about the traffic
and a restaurant being in their back yard.
Vice Chairperson Mullin 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 Dodds seconded. It was approved unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS:
OLD BUSINESS:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Derrick Shields, Chairperson Will Johnson,
Planning Division Chief
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