City of Columbia Plan Commission met Sept. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Plan Commission meeting of the City of Columbia, Illinois held was called to order by Chairman Doug Garmer at 6:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISH QUORUM
Upon roll call, the following members were:
Present: Commissioners Doug Garmer, Hal Hoppe, Pete Ingold, Beth Kutterer- Sanchez, Amy Mistler, Lauren Nobbe, Will Trowbridge and Andrea Yochum
Absent: Tony Murphy
Quorum Present.
Administrative Staff Present: Scott Dunakey - Director of Community Development
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of the Monday, July 13, 2020 Plan Commission Meeting were submitted for approval.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Trowbridge and seconded by Commissioner Nobbe to approve the minutes of the Monday, July 13, 2020 Plan Commission Meeting as presented and on file at City Hall. On a roll call vote, all Commissioners present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED.
4. PUBLIC INPUT - None
5. PUBLIC HEARING
a) Proposed annexation agreement regarding the redevelopment of the former Fairfield Country Club to a residential subdivision
Chairman Garmer called upon Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey to present the staff report. Mr. Dunakey presented the staff report.
The findings include:
- The annexation and R-2 zoning is consistent with the 2020 Master Plan.
- The proposed utility and transportation improvements would benefit the community.
- The requested variations from the architectural and accessory structure regulations of the R-2 zoning district to be reasonable and poses minimal impacts to the surrounding properties.
- The proposed lot configuration minimizes impacts to sensitive Karst topography.
The following individual testified regarding the application:
Coy Mullenix, Manager of Timber Rock, LLC
Mr. Dunakey concluded based on the information, analysis and findings contained in the staff report, staff recommends that the Plan Commission adopt the staff findings and recommend approval of the Annexation Agreement.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Mistler and seconded by Commissioner Hoppe that the Plan Commission adopt the findings and recommendations stated in the staff report and recommend approval of the Annexation Agreement. On a roll call vote, all Commissioners present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED.
b) City-initiated request to rezone 12 properties from I-1 Light Industrial District or R-6 One-Family Dwelling District to C-2 General Business District.
Chairman Garmer called upon Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey to present the staff report. Mr. Dunakey presented the staff report.
The findings include:
- The requested C-2 zoning is compatible with adjacent land uses, zoning, and overall land development pattern in the immediate vicinity.
- The current I-1 zoning likely contributes to diminishing the value of several parcels proposed to be rezoned and may well diminish the value of adjacent properties.
- Approving the requested rezoning will benefit both the property owner and general public.
- The subject property is suitable for the requested C-2 zoning.
- The proposed zoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan and will help further the community’s vision for its core area.
Mr. Dunakey concluded based on the information, analysis and findings contained in the staff report, staff recommends that the Plan Commission adopt the staff findings and recommend approval of the Rezoning.
Questions from Plan Commission members:
- Commissioner Yochum asked if the railroad station type building that is being discussed for next to the trail would still be allowed under the proposed zoning. Mr. Dunakey confirmed that it would.
- Chairman Garmer asked if one of the owners of the properties currently zoned R-6 wanted to do modifications to their structure would they have any issue due to the rezoning. Mr. Dunakey stated that since the residential requirements are the same as R-6 it shouldn’t be an issue.
- Commissioner Nobbe asked Mr. Floyd Schwartz (attending virtually) if he approves of his property being rezoned, who confirmed that he requested his two properties be included.
The following individual testified regarding the application:
Mr. Schwartz expressed traffic concerns, which were addressed by Mr. Dunakey
MOTION:
Motion was made by Commissioner Nobbe and seconded by Commissioner Yochum that the Plan Commission adopt the findings and recommendations stated in the staff report and recommend approval of the Rezoning. On a roll call vote, all Commissioners present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED.
6. NEW BUSINESS - None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
9. STAFF REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS - None
10. ADJOURN
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