PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
June 21, 2006
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, June 21, 2006
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Shields, Vice Chairperson Shep Mullin,
Alternate Scott Boyce, Commissioners Chris Henson, Joe Alexander, Brad Dodds,
and Bob Crane.
Staff Members: Will Johnson, Planning Chief and Tina Trant, Recorder
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Karl Douglass and Alternate Michael Eddings.
Others Present: Gladys Murrah, Cheryl Moring, David Cummings, Lucy Jones and
Tony Adams.
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Shields called the meeting to order at
9:03 a.m. He explained the rezoning process to the audience. Alternate Scott
Boyce was introduced to the other commissioners and the audience.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Henson made a motion to approve
the minutes for June 7, 2006. Commissioner Mullin seconded. They were
approved unanimously.
Alternate Boyce will vote for Commissioner Dodds (who later came in).
III. REZONING CASES:
ZC0605-8: A request to rezone the property located at 2406 North Lumpkin
Road. The current zoning is Neighborhood Commercial. The proposed zoning is
Residential Multi-family 1. The property will be used for multi-family
residential. Marcus Moring, Jr. is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 9. The Land Use Designation
shows Medium Density Residential.
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 residential usage.
School Impact: None.
Buffer Requirement: The proposed development shall have a Category A buffer
requirement along all property lines bordered by the NC 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 or shrubs / ornamental
grasses per 100 linear feet. 3 ? 20 feet undisturbed natural buffer.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None
DRI Recommendation: None.
Thirty-one (31) 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: None.
Additional information: In 2004, Marcus Moring, Jr. applied for rezoning on
this property in order to get it refinanced. He was deployed to Iraq a few
weeks later and was unable to finish the rezoning. He is still in Iraq but
Cheryl Moring, Marcus? wife is here to present the case.
Cheryl Moring came to the podium. The property is zoned Neighborhood Commercial
but it has always been residential. They have lived there since 2000 and want
the zoning changed to reflect that.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Mullin
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 Henson seconded. The case was unanimously approved.
ZC0605-9: A request to rezone .43 acres located at 2601 Columbus Manchester
Expressway and 2602 Johnson Drive. The current zoning is Neighborhood
Commercial. The proposed zoning is General Commercial. The property will be
used for a medical office. David Cummings is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 5. The Land Use Designation
shows General Commercial.
Policy Statements: 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.
School Impact: None.
Buffer Requirement: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Twenty-nine (29) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Division did receive one comment concerning this rezoning
request.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: None.
David Cummins, applicant, came to the podium. This is the old Victory Auto
Part building. They want to rezone it to allow for a medical office.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Henson
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 existing land
uses. Commissioner Dodds seconded. The case was approved unanimously.
ZC0605-10: A request to rezone the property located at 2419 Warm Springs
Road. The current zoning is Single Family Residential 3. The proposed
zoning is
Residential Office. The property will be used for a medical office.
David Cummings is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 8. The Land Use Designation
shows Office.
Policy Statements: Commercial Development policy statement #1, Sub-statement #2.
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: There is 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: 1 ? 20 feet with a certain amount of
canopy trees, understory trees, 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.
Twenty -five (25) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this
rezoning request. The Planning Division received two phone calls opposing the
rezoning because of the parking lot.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information:
David Cummings, applicant, came to the podium. He spoke to some of the
residents in the area and explained the buffer to them. It will be used for a
medical office.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Mullin
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is consistent
with the future land use map, it is compatible with existing land uses and the
buffer requirement. Commissioner Dodds seconded. It was approved unanimously.
4. ZC0605-11: A request to rezone 14.92 acres located at 3160 Primrose Road.
The current zoning is Single Family Residential 2 and Neighborhood Commercial.
The proposed zoning is Single Family Residential 3. The property will be used
for single family residential. The George C. Woodruff Company is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 7. The Land Use
Designation shows Social, Educational, Religious.
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 residential usage.
This development could have a maximum of 50 to 70 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Gentian Elementary, which has 474
students, capacity 513. Middle school age students would attend Fort Middle
School, which has 525 students, capacity 600. High school age students would
attend Hardaway, which has 1,366 students, capacity 1,250.
The proposed development shall have a category A buffer requirement along all
property lines bordered by the NC 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: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Thirty-four (34) property owners within 300 feet were notified of this rezoning
request. The Planning Division received one comment concerning this rezoning
request.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: None.
Lucy Jones of the George C. Woodruff Company, came to the podium. They are
asking for rezoning for 38 lots. The current zoning allows 32 lots. The homes
will be in the range of $165,000.
Gladys Murrah, 3936 Dexter Drive, came to the podium. She has been in her home
56 years. She is concerned about the added traffic and speeding on Primrose
Road and also the water pressure.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Alexander
made a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is compatible
with existing land uses and it is served by all City services. Commissioner
Dodds seconded. It was approved five (Alexander, Dodds, Mullin, Henson, Boyce)
to one (Crane).
ZC0605-12: A request to rezone 25.02 acres located at 6206 Forrest 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.
The George C. Woodruff Company is the applicant.
Mr. Will Johnson read the Staff Report for this case. This case is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District 11. The Land Use Designation
shows Low Density Residential
Policy Statements: It is consistent with Residential Development Policy
Statements #2, substatement #`1.
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.
This development could have a maximum of 225 children of various ages.
Elementary age students would attend Forrest Road Elementary, which has 375
students, capacity 513. Middle school age students would attend Midland Middle
School, which has 1,048 students, capacity 875. High school age students would
attend Kendrick, which has 1,257 students, capacity 1,250.
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 Division received one comment concerning this rezoning
request.
Conditions needed: None.
Additional information: The property on Courtland Avenue was rezoned in 2004.
Lucy Jones of the George C. Woodruff Company, came to the podium. They are
rezoning 25 acres now. The total acreage is 145 acres. The price of homes will
be $150,000 plus.
Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Dodds made
a motion to approve this case based on the facts that it is consistent with the
future land use map, it is supported by residential development policy
statement #2, substatement #1 and it is compatible with existing land uses.
Commissioner Boyce seconded. It was approved five (Dodds, Boyce, Mullin,
Henson, Alexander) to one (Crane).
IV. TEXT AMENDMENT:
ZC0605-7: Text Amendment to allow a kitchen in a guesthouse. The George
C. Woodruff Company is the applicant.
This is a Text Amendment Change to allow kitchens in guest cottages. In Table
3.2.3 Standards for Accessory Dwellings, kitchens are not permitted in guest
cottages.
Lucy Jones of the George C. Woodruff Company came to the podium. They have a
new development on McKee Road called Deerwood. The lots are 1 acre. A lot of
customers are requesting an in-law cottage with a kitchen. Everything is
already permitted in a cottage except a stove.
After much discussion, Chairperson Shields asked for discussion and a motion.
Commissioner Dodds made a motion to approve this Text Amendment Change.
Commissioner Henson seconded. This case was approved unanimously.
V. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE: None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None.
VII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Derrick Shields, Chairperson Will Johnson, Planning
Division Chief
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