PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
October 15, 2008
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, October 15,
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
Lucy Sheftall
Staff Members: Will Johnson - Planning Department Chief
Tina Trant ? Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: Vice Chairperson Joe Alexander, Commissioners Ronny Smith
and Chris Henson
Others Present: Dr. Mike Hudson, Lucy Jones.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Karl Douglass called the meeting to order at 9:10
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 16, 2008. Commissioner Hodge made a motion to
approve the minutes. Commissioner Eddings seconded. They were approved
unanimously.
ZONING CASES:
1. ZC0809-2: A request to rezone 1.421 acres located at 7175 Beaver Run Road.
The current zoning is LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial). The proposed
zoning is GC (General Commercial). The property will be used for a commercial
development. Lucy Jones is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: This case is consistent with the future land use map.
This property is located in Planning District 3. 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 SFR3 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 not receive any
comments concerning this rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
Lucy Jones, representative of the George Woodruff Company came to the podium.
She explained that this property joins the 39 acres already zoned General
Commercial. An upscale commercial development will be built including a car
dealership.
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 and it is compatible with existing land uses. Commissioner
Eddings seconded. It was approved unanimously.
IV. TEXT AMENDMENTS:
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS:
VI: NEW BUSINESS: The Comprehensive Plan is on the Council Agenda for
October 21, 2008.
VII. OLD BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:16 a.m.
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Karl Douglass, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Chief
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