PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
June 17, 2009
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, June 17, 2009
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Scott Boyce
Commissioners: Walter Calhoun
Glen Heinzelman
Ronny Smith
Travis Chambers
Staff Members: Daniel Stegall ? Zoning Administrator
Tina Trant ? Planning Technician
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Lucy Sheftall and Gladys Ford
Others Present: David Cummings
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Scott Boyce called the meeting to order at 9:00
a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, 2009. Commissioner Smith made a motion to
approve the minutes. Commissioner Chambers seconded. They were approved
unanimously.
ZONING CASES:
1. ZC0905-1: A request to amend conditions on property located at 2416 Warm
Springs Road. The current zoning is Residential / Office with conditions. The
proposed zoning is Residential / Office with amended conditions. The property
will be used for a medical office. David Cummings is the applicant.
Mr. Daniel Stegall read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: It is consistent with the Future Land Use Map. It is in
Planning Area D. The Land Use Designation shows Mixed Use.
Policy Statements: N/A.
Compatible with Existing Land Uses: Yes.
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within a floodway and
floodplain area. The developer will need an approved drainage plan prior to
issuance of a Site Development Permit.
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 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, under story 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: Thirty-five (35) property owners within 300 feet
were notified of this rezoning request. The Planning Department received no
calls regarding the rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
David Cummings, applicant, came to the podium. They want to make this parking
lot an addition to their office. They will use the same curb cut. The reason
for coming before PAC and City Council is to remove a condition that was placed
on this property when it was rezoned in 2001. That condition is that the
property can only be used for a parking lot.
Thomas Thompson of 3644 Gurley Drive came to the podium. He came down in 2001
when this property was rezoned. He is not opposed to the condition removal but
he would like the issues dealt with concerning drainage and buffers.
Chairperson Boyce asked for discussion and a motion.
Commissioner Ford made a motion to approve this zoning case because it is
compatible with existing land uses, it is consistent with the future land use
map, the buffer and drainage will be taken care of, and the removal of the
condition in the ordinance that states this property can only be used for a
parking lot. Commissioner Chambers seconded. It was approved unanimously.
ZC0905-2: A request to rezone 1/8 acre located at 506 23rd Street. The current
zoning is Residential Multi-Family 2. The proposed zoning is Residential
Multi-Family 1. The property will be used for Single Family Residential.
Neighborworks is the applicant.
Mr. Daniel Stegall read the Staff Report for this case.
Future Land Use Map: It is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map. It is
in Planning Area D. The Land Use Designation shows Mixed Use.
Policy Statements: N/A.
Compatible with Existing Land Uses: Yes.
Environmental Impacts: The property does not lie within a floodway and
floodplain area. The developer will need an approved drainage plan prior to
issuance of a Site Development Permit.
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: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Attitude of Property Owners: Forty-one (41) property owners within 300 feet
were notified of this rezoning request. The Planning Department received no
calls regarding the rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional information: None.
David Fox, representative of Neighbor Works Columbus came to the podium. They
want to rezone this property in order to build a single family house.
Chairperson Boyce asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Heinzelman
made a motion to approve this rezoning case. Commissioner Chambers seconded.
It was approved unanimously.
IV. TEXT AMENDMENTS: None.
V. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS: Ralph King is the new PAC member. His first meeting
will be on July 15, 2009.
VII. OLD BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 a. m.
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Scott Boyce, Chairperson Daniel Stegall, Zoning
Administrator
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