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Ms. Meyer stated that I think we will be changing the definition of appurtances. Mr. Silverstein asked for some examples and visuals when it is brought back to this commission. Mr. Shockey stated that we have heard more than five variances in the last few years. The last variance involved appurtances being too close to the home and what defines structure for the purpose of items in the side yard. Mr. Silverstein stated that this is to reduce the need for applicants to come to the board for variances. Ms. Meyer responded. Mr. Kirby stated that if you have a deck it is fine but if you add a pool to the same deck then you have a problem. Ms. Meyer introduce the 2 nd item on the agenda to rezoning of 135.5 acres, referred to as Business Park South, located southeast of the State Route 161 and Beech Road intersection from Agricultural District (AG) to Limited General Employment District (L- GE). This rezoning is proposed to closely reflect the current zoning for the property to the north called Business Campus East. The property is fronted on Beech Road and no other streets fronting the property. Mr. Kirby verified that this is east of Beech Road. Ms. Meyer stated that if this property is developed with the property to the north then the internal setback would go away. A new lot could be created if a road system is developed or the user. Mr. Kirby verified that it is only the setbacks on the northern boundary. Ms. Meyer stated that the text also has some design standards for the architecture of the building is consistent with the rest of New Albany. Some of the items included to ensure a comprehensive design is to provide a master landscape plan and a master sign plan, similar to the Business Campus East standards. Mr. Tom Rubey, The New Albany Company, stated that Jack Reynolds with Smith & Hale is also available for questions. The request is to change the current zoning AG to L-GE to keep it consistent with the property to the north. Staff has raised a number of issues that we are in agreement on. We understand the desire to have a comprehensive plan so businesses do not come to the board on a case by case basis. We came to conclusion that this overall aesthetic of landscape and signage needs to include the land to the north. We are working towards a regional management of storm water. Mr. Kirby asked if it will be in the text prior to it coming to the Planning Commission. 12 0905 PC Minutes Page 2 of 8
Mr. Rubey stated that it will not. This is a cleanup issue to better market the ground. We do not know if this will be one user or ten users that will need a platting process. There are code requirements that must be met. But we are not there until we know how the how the area will be developed. Mr. Kirby asked if the board would see it again once it rezoned. Mr. Rubey stated that the idea is to have much of this to occur administratively. Mr. Kirby stated that I was looking for a tripwire point to assure that it occurs. Mr. Rubey stated that it what staff is for. Mr. Kirby stated I want to make sure that staff has the tools needed for enforcement. Mr. Rubey stated that we have a set of engineering requirements from New Albany and City of Columbus. The zoning text may say to handle it regionally but contradicts the engineering standards are today. Mr. Silverstein asked for clarification of the concern Mr. Kirby stated that he wants to prevent piecemeal storm water management. The problem with a lot of the good ideas is how we mandate them. Mr. Tom Rubey stated that if that is the goal of the city, it’s a municipal thing. If the city wants regional storm water then the city needs to make the first move and create the standards and implement them. It is a difficult if not impossible to achieve without a master developer and a progressive community. We share your concern but also want to be realistic. Mr. Kirby asked for questions from the public. Mr. Craig Drown, 1520 Beech Road, asked if you will you have the access to Beech Road. Mr. Rubey stated that it will. Mr. Drown stated that the road can’t handle the traffic it has now let alone any more traffic. Shouldn’t the road be fixed prior to the development? What about the pocket residences, about 10-12 homeowners. About 10 years ago, it was going to stay residential and the commercial was going to stay north of 161 and now it’s changed again. We haven’t been told a straight story yet. If we have a winter on Beech Road the tow trucks and officers will be busy. Does the city have any say on the speed limits? Mr. Kirby stated that the state has many restrictions on the speed limits. 12 0905 PC Minutes Page 3 of 8
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