PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
May 4, 2005
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, May 4, 2005
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Derrick Shields, Brad Dodds, Karl Douglass,
Joe Alexander and Michael Eddings.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator and Tina Trant, Recorder.
Commissioners Absent: Chris Henson, Shep Mullin, Berry Henderson and Bob Crane.
Others Present: Calvin Copenny, Bob Deslaurius, Bob Nolan, Edward Garrett,
Matt Stahl, Eugene Scriven, Ozeal Lewis, Rodney Milner, Alina Martinez, David
Evans, W. T. Marrow, John Flory, Linda Dam, Edward Granch, Larry Hagan, George
Corradino, Marty Flournoy, Jennifer Allen, Robert McKenna, Lazenza McGill,
Theresa Jones, Barbara Reynolds, Gary White, Linda Kennedy, John Kennedy.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Shields called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
He explained the rezoning process.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
TABLED CASE:
1. ZC0502-1: A request to rezone the property located at 5336 Minnie Lee
Drive. The current zoning is R-1A (Low Density Residential) District. The
proposed zoning is R-3 (Medium Density Residential) District. The purpose of
the rezoning is for single family residential.
Calvin Copenny, Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is inconsistent
with the future land use map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 11). The
future land use map shows Low Density Residential.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a studied 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.
The property is served by all city services.
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The current traffic count is 4,100 trips per day and
will increase to 4,899 trips per day. The level of service will remain at A
(4,700 trips per day) for Steam Mill Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for residential usage.
The development could average about 25 to 50 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Dawson Elementary which has 397 students,
capacity 475. Middle School age students would attend East Columbus Middle
School which has 664 students, capacity 675. High school age students would
attend Kendrick which has 978 students, capacity 1,375.
There is no buffer requirement.
Fort Benning has recommended conditional approval.
It is not a DRI.
Forty-two (42) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning this
rezoning.
Conditions needed: 1. Restrictive covenants shall be required for the
development. 2. A smoke disclosure statement shall be required in all home
sales. The requirement for the disclosure shall be included in the restrictive
covenants of said development.
There is no additional information.
Mr. Calvin Copenny of 5336 Minnie Lee Drive, applicant, came to the podium. He
wants to build a road and build single family houses. He expects to build 24
lots on this property. They will build the houses themselves as they have a
construction business. The houses will range from $180,000 to $250,000.
Ozeal Lewis Street, came to the podium. She owns property at 5530 Minnie Lee
Drive. She wants to make sure that she will not be land locked.
Commissioner Dodds asked Mr. Copenny why he wants to rezone to R-3 when he can
get 24 lots on R-1A. Mr. Copenny stated that he wanted to build larger houses
on smaller lots. That is the trend. He also stated that he may add more lots
later.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Eddings
made a motion to deny the request because there is adequate space for 24 lots
at the current zoning, there is not a site plan available, they need more
information.
After a discussion, Commissioner Eddings restated his motion to deny. It is
inconsistent with the future land use for Planning District 11. Commissioner
Dodds seconded. It was denied unanimously.
Mr. Copenny asked if he could table his case until a further date. Mr. Johnson
stated that he could send us a letter requesting to table for no more than six
months.
III. NEW REZONING CASES:
2. ZC0502-5: A request to rezone 26.40 acres at the southwest corner of
Buena Vista Road and Asa Drive. The current zoning is R-1A (Low Density
Residential) District. The proposed zoning is R-2 (Low Density Residential)
District. The purpose of the request is to amend a condition imposed on the
property by PAC on March 16, 2005.
Matthew Stahl, Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the future land use map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 11). The
future land use map shows Low Density Residential.
It is consistent with Residential Policy Statement #2, Sub-statement #1.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a studied 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.
The property is served by all city services.
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The current traffic count is 14,678 trips per day and
will increase to 16,145 trips per day. The level of service will remain at B
(18,600 trips per day) for Buena Vista Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for residential usage.
The development could average about 25 to 60 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Georgetown Elementary which has 500
students, capacity 500. Middle School age students would attend East Columbus
Middle School which has 664 students, capacity 675. High school age students
would attend Kendrick which has 978 students, capacity 1,375.
There is no buffer requirement.
Fort Benning has recommended conditional approval.
It is not a DRI.
One hundred three (103) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this
rezoning request. The Planning Division received a petition and phone calls
opposing this request.
Conditions needed: 1. Restrictive covenants shall be required for the
development. 2. A smoke disclosure statement shall be required in all home
sales. The requirement for the disclosure shall be included in the restrictive
covenants of said development. 3. A minimum of 10 acres shall be preserved as
greenspace.
Zenos Drive was never constructed and the lots along Zenos Drive were never
developed.
This case was heard at the PAC on March 16, 2005. The PAC conditionally
rezoned the property. One of the conditions stated that the development was
limited to 40 lots. The applicant is requesting that the aforementioned
condition be amended. Preliminary engineering has shown that the site layout
presented to PAC in March is unfeasible.
Marty Flournoy, representative of the applicant, came to the podium.
Their survey did
not work out like they wanted. The land out toward Buena Vista Road is not
suitable.
A new site plan was shown. The number of lots will be changed from 40 to 57.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this amendment. The number of lots would be limited
to 57, also conditions: 1. Restrictive covenants shall be required for the
development. 2. A smoke disclosure statement shall be required in all home
sales. The requirement for the disclosure shall be included in the restrictive
covenants of said development. Commissioner Dodds seconded. It was approved
three (Dodds, Alexander, Eddings) to one (Douglass).
3. ZC0502-8: A request to rezone 112.73 acres located north of St. Mary?s
Road, bordered by Fort Benning. The current zoning is R-1A (Low Density
Residential) District. The proposed zoning is R-3A (Medium Density
Residential) District and R-4 (High Density Residential) District. The purpose
of the rezoning is for single family residential and multi-family residential.
Kimbrough Properties, L.P, Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is inconsistent
with the future land use map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 11). The
future land use map shows Low Density Residential.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a studied 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.
The property is served by all city services.
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The current traffic count is 5,360 trips per day and
will increase to 10,457 trips per day. The level of service will increase to C
(11,800 trips per day) for St. Mary?s Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for residential usage.
The development could average about 200 to 300 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Dawson Elementary which has 392 students,
capacity 475. Middle School age students would attend East Columbus Middle
School which has 664 students, capacity 675. High school age students would
attend Kendrick which has 978 students, capacity 1,375.
The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the R-1A zoning district. The three options under
Category B are: 1. 15 feet with a certain amount of canopy trees, understory
trees, and shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 liner feet. 2. 10 feet with a
certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100
linear feet and a wood fence, masonry wall or earth berm. 3. 20 feet
undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning?s recommendation is pending.
It is not a DRI.
Forty-one (41) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning this
rezoning request.
Conditions needed: 1. All lighting shall be directed internally. 2. Any
external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a
structure that is aesthetically similar to the proposed development. 3.
Screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units and heat pumps shall be
required for all development on the property. 4. No external trash dumpsters /
compactors shall be located along the west property line. 5. The
aforementioned conditions shall only apply to multi-family development on the
property subject to rezoning. 6. A smoke disclosure statement shall be
required in all home sales. The requirement for the disclosure shall be
included in the restrictive covenants of said development. 7. Restrictive
covenants shall be required for any single family development on the property.
There is no additional information.
Alan Kamensky, representative of Kimbrough Properties, L.P. They want to build
houses and apartments. They are depending on Fort Benning for this development.
W. T. Marrow, 5755 Germantown Road, came to the podium. He is opposed to this
development. He asked about the notification time for residents. He is
concerned about an emergency in this area and only one way out. There is
another project being built in this area. That will add to the congestion.
This area is overpopulated now. He is also concerned about the rainwater
overflowing into the neighbors yard.
Bonnie Johnson, 5716 St. Mary?s Road, came to the podium. She is opposed to
the rezoning because of the one way in and one way out. There is a lot of
traffic already. No more is needed.
Dwight Copeland, 5708 St. Mary?s Road, came to the podium. He is also
opposed. He wants this case tabled until more neighbors could come to the
meeting to voice their opinion. The meeting time of 9 a.m. is inconvenient.
Mr. Kamensky came back to the podium. There will be 250 single family lots on
77 acres. There will be 17 acres of multi family, which will be up to 280
units. 19 acres will be used for the R-3 town houses, duplexes and quadplexes,
up to 275 units.
Commissioner Douglass had to leave the meeting. Mr. Kamensky asked
Commissioner Douglass to state his opinion before he leaves. Commissioner
Douglass stated that the issue that concerns him is the traffic issue.
Willie Johnson, 5716 St. Mary?s Road, came to the podium. He is concerned
about the traffic.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Dodds made
a motion to approve this request. Even though it is inconsistent with the
future land use map, it is compatible with existing land uses, it is served by
all city services, the impact to traffic will only be to level C. conditions
needed: All lighting shall be directed internally. 2. Any external trash
dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is
aesthetically similar to the proposed development. 3. Screening for air
conditioners, refrigeration units and heat pumps shall be required for all
development on the property. 4. No external trash dumpsters / compactors shall
be located along the west property line. 5. The aforementioned conditions
shall only apply to multi-family development on the property subject to
rezoning. 6. A smoke disclosure statement shall be required in all home
sales. The requirement for the disclosure shall be included in the restrictive
covenants of said development. 7. Restrictive covenants shall be required for
any single family development on the property. Commissioner Alexander
seconded. The vote was two (Dodds, Alexander) to approve and two (Shields,
Eddings) to deny.
Commissioner Dodds stated that with the tie vote, the case should be tabled
until the next meeting.
Mr. Kamensky asked that there be a re-vote and asked that all commissioners
vote to deny the request. Chairperson Shields stated that however, under the
circumstances this should not happen.
Mr. Kamensky insisted that the commission re-vote to deny this case, that the
Planning Advisory Commission is ?moot anyway?.
After clarification from Mr. Johnson, another vote will be possible. Again,
Mr. Kamensky asked
that the commission deny this request so they can go on to Council since PAC is
not binding
anyway.
Commissioner Eddings made a motion to deny this case due to the fact that it is
inconsistent with
the future land use map. Commissioner Shields seconded. The vote was two
(Eddings, Shields) to deny the case and two to approve the request (Dodds,
Alexander). This case is tabled until June 1, 2005.
Mr. Kamensky says that this is the reason why he has been saying for the last
18 years that this commission is no longer needed. The PAC has lost site for
the reason of this committee. He has been criticized for 18 years for taking
this position. What happened here today has simply shown the community that
this commission is a waste of the tax payers money.
4. ZC0503-2: A request to rezone 12.654 acres located at 7855 and 7865
Cooper Creek Road, and a landlocked property southeast of 7855 Cooper Creek
Road. The current zoning is SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) District. The
proposed zoning is RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) District. The purpose of
the rezoning is for apartments.
Deluxe Properties, Inc., Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. 7855 Cooper Creek Road
is consistent with the
future land use map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 2), which shows high
Density Residential.
7865 Cooper Creek Road is inconsistent with the future land use map shows Low
Density
Residential.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a studied floodplain and floodway area. The
developer will an
approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development Permit, if a
permit is required.
The property is served by all city services.
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The
current traffic count is 8,820 trips per day and will increase to 9,288 trips
per day. The level of
service will remain at B (7,900 trips per day) for Moon Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for
commercial usage.
The development could average about 10 to 15 children of various ages.
Elementary age students
would attend Midland Academy which has 772 students, capacity 575. Middle
School age students
would attend Blackmon Road Middle School which has 907 students, capacity 775.
High school age
students would attend Northside which has 1,265 students, capacity 1,100.
The proposed development shall have a Category B buffer requirement along all
property lines
bordered by the SFR1 zoning district. The three options under Category B are:
1. 15 feet with a
certain amount of canopy trees, understory trees, and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 liner feet.
2. 10 feet with a certain amount of understory trees and shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear
feet and a wood fence, masonry wall or earth berm. 3. 20 feet undisturbed
natural buffer.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Thirty-two (32) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division received several comments concerning this rezoning request.
Conditions needed: 1. All lighting shall be directed internally. 2. Any
external trash dumpsters /
compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is aesthetically
similar to the proposed
development. 3. Screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units and heat
pumps shall be required
for all development on the property. 4. No external trash dumpsters /
compactors shall be permitted
along the north, south and east property lines. 5. The property shall be used
for apartments only.
6.A deceleration lane shall be required as determined by the City
Traffic Engineer.
There is no additional information.
Rob McKenna, representative for the applicant, came to the podium. They are
requesting RMF2 for
this property. They are proposing 132 units. The units will be 1200 sq. ft.
Most of the traffic will
enter on Moon Road.
Linda Kennedy, 7908 Cooper Creek Road, came to the podium. She is opposed to
the traffic coming
in and out of this complex on Cooper Creek Road. She says it will not be safe.
Lazenza McGill, 3365 Cooper Branch Road, came to the podium. She has a
petition opposing the
rezoning.
George Corradino, 7810 Cooper Creek Road, came to the podium. He is concerned
about the traffic and also green space. He would like the entrance and exit
on Moon Road only.
Joel Bruner, 5370 Kent Rock Road, Loganville, GA, came to the podium. He owns
property near Cooper Creek Road. Does not want the clubhouse and pool near his
property. He won?t build a house on this property if a clubhouse is built.
David Evans, 3376 Cooper Branch Road, came to the podium. His backyard will be
next to the apartment complex. Mr. Evans asked about the buffer.
Alina Martinez, 3352 Cooper Branch Road, came to the podium. She is concerned
about the exit and entrance onto Cooper Creek Road.
Teresa Jones, 3371 Cooper Branch Road, is concerned about the buffer and also
greenspace. Does not want the trees cut down.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner
Dodds made a motion to
approve this rezoning case based on the fact part of the property is consistent
with the future land use
map, and even though part of the property is not consistent with the future
land use map, it is
compatible with existing land uses, and conditions needed: 1. All lighting
shall be directed internally.
2. Any external trash dumpsters / compactors shall be visually obstructed by a
structure that is
aesthetically similar to the proposed development. 3. Screening for air
conditioners, refrigeration units and heat pumps shall be required for all
development on the property. 4. No external trash dumpsters / compactors shall
be permitted along the north, south and east property lines. 5. The property
shall be used for apartments only. 6.A deceleration lane shall be required as
determined by the City Traffic Engineer and 7. No access shall be allowed onto
Cooper Creek Road. Commissioner Alexander seconded. This case was approved
unanimously.
ZC0504-1: A request to rezone 1.5 acres acres located at 5031 Milgen Court.
The current
zoning is LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial) District. The proposed zoning
is GC (General Commercial) District. The purpose of the rezoning is for
offices.
The Wright Building Co., Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the future land use
map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 7), which shows mixed commercial /
industrial.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a studied floodplain and floodway area. The
developer will an
approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development Permit, if a
permit is required.
The property is served by all city services.
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The
current traffic count is 9,543 trips per day and will increase to 9,723 trips
per day. The level of
service will remain at C (9,700 trips per day) for Milgen Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for
commercial usage.
There will be no school impact.
The proposed development shall have a Category C buffer requirement along all
property lines
bordered by the LMI 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 liner feet.
2. 10 feet with a certain amount of shrubs / ornamental grasses per 100 linear
feet and a wood fence,
masonry wall. 3. 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Eight (8) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning request.
No conditions are needed.
There is no additional information.
The applicant was not available, the case was tabled until May 18, 2005.
6. ZC0504-2: A request to rezone 1.4 acres located at 1267 Alta Vista
Road. The current zoning is SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District. The
proposed zoning is CO (Commercial - Office) District. The purpose of the
rezoning is for a Knights of Columbus lodge.
Knights of Columbus, Applicant
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is not
consistent with the future land
use map of the Comp Plan (Planning District 7). The future land use map shows
low density for this
area.
Policy Statements are not addressed.
It is compatible with existing land uses.
The property does not lie within a studied 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.
The property is served by all city services.
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the
transportation network. The
current traffic count is 4,339 trips per day and will increase to 4,360 trips
per day. The level of
service will remain at A (4,700 trips per day) for Forrest Road.
The site shall meet the codes and regulations of the Columbus Consolidated
Government for
commercial usage.
There will be no school impact.
The proposed 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:
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,
masonry wall, or earth berm. 3. 30 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
It is not within Fort Benning?s notification range.
It is not a DRI.
Thirty-one (31) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning
Division received a letter opposing this rezoning request.
Conditions are needed: 1. All lighting shall be directed internally. 2. Any
external trash
dumpsters/compactors shall be visually obstructed by a structure that is
aesthetically similar to the
proposed development. 3. Screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units
and heat pumps shall be
required for all development on the property. 4. No external trash dumpsters /
compactors shall be
permitted along the north and south property lines. 5. The property shall be
used as a lodge /
meeting hall only.
There is no additional information.
Rodney Milner, 115 Broken Rock Road, one of the owners of the property, came to
the podium. He
wants to sell this property to the Knights of Columbus. The church on this
property has been burned.
They want to build a lodge. Parking will be the same.
Robert Deslauries, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, came to the
podium. They are a
Catholic organization that does their work for charity. They have a yard sale
once a year and
barbeques.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Eddings
made a motion to
approve this rezoning case based on the facts that even though it is
inconsistent with the future land
use map for Planning District 8, it does not affect the current use of the
property and conditions:
All lighting shall be directed internally. 2. Any external trash
dumpsters/compactors shall be
visually obstructed by a structure that is aesthetically similar to the
proposed development. 3.
screening for air conditioners, refrigeration units and heat pumps shall be
required for all
development on the property. 4. No external trash dumpsters / compactors shall
be
permitted along the north and south property lines. 5. The property shall be
used as a lodge /
meeting hall only. Commissioner Dodds seconded. The vote was unanimously
approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
OLD BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Derrick Shields, Chairperson Will Johnson, Zoning
Administator
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