PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
March 3, 2010
A meeting of the Planning Advisory Commission was held Wednesday, March 3, 2010
in the Council Chambers on the Plaza Level of the Government Center.
Commissioners Present:
Chairperson Cathy Hodge
Vice Chairperson Ronny Smith
Commissioners: Walter Calhoun
Gladys Ford
Glen Heinzelman
Ralph King
Lucy Sheftall
Staff Members: Daniel Stegall ? Zoning Administrator and Tina Trant ? Planning
Technician
Commissioners Absent: Glen Heinzelman (unexc.), Travis Chambers (unexc.).
Others Present: David Erickson, Bill Hart, Dr. Mike Hudson, Myron Leonard,
Chuck McClure.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Cathy Hodge called the meeting to order at
9:04a.m. She explained the rezoning process to the audience.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 17, 2010. Commissioner Sheftall made a motion to
approve the minutes. Commissioner Calhoun seconded. They were approved
unanimously.
REZONING CASES:
1. REZN-1-10-3313: A request to rezone 11.61 acres fronting on the corner of
Dirk Way and Timberlane Drive. 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. Tiger Creek Development 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 E. The Land Use Designation shows Single Family Residential.
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 residential usage.
School Impact: Elementary school age students would attend Lonnie Jackson
Academy which has 408 students out of a capacity of 513. Middle School age
students would attend East Columbus Magnet Academy which has 611 students,
capacity 650. High school age students would attend Kendrick High School which
has 745 students, capacity 1,150.
Buffer Requirement: No buffer required.
Fort Benning Recommendation: Waiting for correspondence from Post.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Conditions: None.
Attitude of Property Owners: Seventy-five (75) property owners within 300 feet
were notified of this rezoning request. The Planning Department has not
received any calls concerning the rezoning request.
Additional information: The applicant is proposing to construct a 41 lot
addition to an adjoining subdivision.
David Erickson, applicant and owner, came to the podium. This property was
previously engineered and ready to be built when the market slowed down. SFR3
will allow him to go to 65 foot lots. There is other SFR3 in the area. There
will be three entrances to this subdivision. There is a park nearby. The
houses will sell for 140,000 to 170,000.
Joseph Perry of 602 Belvedere Drive came to the podium. He is concerned with
the manhole at the rear of his property running over.
Chairperson Hodge asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner King made a
motion to approve this rezoning request because it is consistent with the
future land use map and it is compatible with existing land uses. Commissioner
Boyce seconded. It was approved unanimously.
2. REZN-2-10-3391: A request to rezone the property located at 1267 Alta Vista
Drive. The current zoning is Single Family Residential 2. The proposed zoning
is Single Family Residential 4. The property will be used for single family
residential. Don Bowles and Bill Hart are the applicants.
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 E. The Land Use Designation shows Single Family Residential.
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 residential usage.
School Impact: Elementary age students would attend Edgewood Elementary School
which has 343 students, capacity 463. Middle School age students would attend
Richards Middle School, which has 746 students, capacity 768. High School age
students would attend Hardaway High which has 1,674 students, capacity 1648.
Buffer Requirement: None.
Fort Benning Recommendation: None.
DRI Recommendation: None.
Conditions: None.
Attitude of Property Owners: Thirty - eight (38) property owners within 300
feet were notified of this rezoning request. The Planning Department has not
received any calls concerning the rezoning request.
Additional Information: The applicant is proposing to construct a 21-lot
subdivision.
Bill Hart, applicant came to the podium. They are proposing to build 21
houses. The cost of the houses would range from 150,000 to 170,000. This will
improve property values of the present homes. There was no opposition to the
rezoning from the neighbors.
Chairperson Hodge asked for discussion and a motion. Commissioner Boyce made a
motion to approve this rezoning request because it is consistent with the
future land use map. Commissioner Ford seconded. It was approved unanimously.
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS: None.
TEXT AMENDMENTS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:23 a.m.
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Cathy Hodge, Chairperson Daniel Stegall,
Zoning Administrator
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