Explanation
Rezoning Application Z05-078
APPLICANT: Hugh D. Campbell, Trustee; c/o Christopher A. Rinehart, Atty., Carlile, Patchen and Murphy, LLP; 366 East Broad Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Retail commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on August 10, 2006.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-C-4, Limited Commercial District would permit commercial development compatible with established zoning and development patterns of the area.
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To rezone 745 GEORGESVILLE ROAD (43228), being 1.1± acres located on the west side of Georgesville Road,133± feet south Sullivant Avenue, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning # Z05-078)
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WHEREAS, application #Z05-078 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 1.1± acres from R-1, Residential District to L-C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass this ordinance to begin construction as soon as possible for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-C-4, Limited Commercial District would permit commercial development compatible with established zoning and development patterns of the area; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Columbus, as adopted by Ordinance No. 0179 -03, passed February 24, 2003, and as subsequently amended, is hereby revised by changing the zoning of the property as follows:
745 GEORGESVILLE ROAD (43228, being 1.1± acres located on the west side of Georgesville Road,133± feet south Sullivant Avenue, and being more particularly described as follows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
PARCEL I:
Real Estate situated in the Township of Franklin, County of Franklin, in the State of Ohio, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point in the center line of the Georgesville Road, at the southeast corner of the Charles G. and Margaret Weber 1.132 acre tract; thence along the center line of said Road, South 11 deg. 21' West, 140.55 feet to a railroad spike; thence north 78 deg. 20' West, passing an iron pipe at 30 feet, 281.2 feet to an iron pipe in the east line of the Erma Clime tract; thence along the east lines of said tract and the east line of Grace and Clifford Chandler Trust, North 96 feet to an iron pipe in the southwest corner of the J.S. White tract; thence along the south lines of J.S. White, Leo and Ethel Hulls and Charles G. and Margaret Weber, south 87 deg. 16' East, passing an iron pipe at 273.56 feet, 303.9 feet to the place of beginning, containing .788 acres, more or less, subject to all legal highways or rights of way.
Being the premises known as: 745 Georgesville Road, Columbus, OH 43228
PARCEL II:
Real Estate situated in the Township of Franklin, County of Franklin, in the State of Ohio, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a railroad spike in the center line of Georgesville Road, which is South 11 deg., 21' West, 140.55 feet from a point at the south east corner of the Charles G. and Margaret Weber 1.132 acre tract; thence along the center line of said Road South 11 deg. 21' West, 50 feet to a railroad spike; thence North 78 deg. 19' West, passing an iron pipe at 30 feet, 271.8 feet to an iron pipe in the east line of Erma Clime tract; thence along the east line of said tract North 50 feet to an iron pipe which is south 96 feet from an iron pipe at the southwest corner of the J.S. White one half acre tract; thence South 79 deg. 29' East, passing an iron pipe at 251.5 feet, 281.5 feet to the place of beginning, containing .315 acres, more or less, subject to all legal highways or rights of way.
Being the premises known as: 759 Georgesville Road, Columbus, OH 43228
To Rezone From: R-1, Residential District,
To: L-C-4, Commercial District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-C-4, Commercial District on this property.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Development be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to make the said changes on the said original zoning map in the office of the Building Services Division and shall register a copy of the approved L-C-4, Limited Commercial District among the records of the Building Services Division as required by the Columbus City Codes; said text being titled, " DEVELOPMENT TEXT L-C-4, LIMITED COMMERCIAL 1.103 +/- ACRES)", dated September 21, 2006, and signed by Christopher A. Rinehart, Attorney for Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
DEVELOPMENT TEXT
L-C-4, LIMITED COMMERCIAL
1.103 ACRES +/-
EXISTING DISTRICT: R-1, Residential
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-C-4, Limited Commercial
PROPERTY ADDRESS: (1) 745 Georgesville Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43228
(2) 759 Georgesville Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43228
OWNER/APPLICANT: Hugh D. Campbell, Trustee
Sue A. Campbell, Trustee
Regulator Properties
P.O. Box 9086
San Rafael, CA 94912
c/o Christopher A. Rinehart
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
366 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
DATE OF TEXT: September 21, 2006
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z05-078
INTRODUCTION:
The subject properties consist of two parcels totaling 1.103 +/- acres on the west side of Georgesville Road ("Site"). Existing zoning is R-1, Residential. The existing zoning is inappropriate given the lack of residential zoning and the existing commercial zoning surrounding the Site. Application proposes to rezone the Site to L-C-4, Limited Commercial, for general commercial use with appropriate development standards.
1. PERMITTED USES: All uses permitted in Columbus City Code Chapter 3356.03, C-4.
2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: The applicable development standards shall be as specified in Chapter 3356, C-4, Commercial District, except as specifically set forth herein.
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Commitments.
1. Building Setbacks: The minimum building setback from Georgesville Road shall be sixty (60) feet from the property line.
2. Parking Setbacks: The minimum parking and pavement setback from Georgesville Road shall be ten (10) feet.
3. Lot Coverage for all buildings and pavement shall not exceed eighty percent (80%).
B. Access, Loading, parking and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. Any and all traffic-related commitments shall be designated and located to the specifications of the City of Columbus Transportation Division.
2. Curb cuts shall be approved by the City of Columbus Transportation Division. Access to and from the Site is proposed to be provided from the adjacent parcel located at the southwest corner of Sullivant Avenue and Georgesville Road and from Georgesville Road.
3. Sidewalks shall be provided along Georgesville Road.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments.
1. Street trees shall be planted at 40-foot intervals along the Georgesville Road frontage.
2. All trees and landscaping shall be well maintained. Dead items shall be replaced within six (6) months or the next planting season, whichever occurs first.
3. The minimum size of trees at the time of planting shall be as follows: Deciduous - 2 ½ inch caliper; Ornamental - 1 ½ inch caliper; Evergreen - 5 feet in height. The minimum size of shrubs shall be two (2) gallons. Caliper shall be measured 6 inches above grade.
4. Loading/service areas shall be screened from off-site view to a minimum height of four (4) feet by landscaping, fencing, walls or buildings, used individually or in combination.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments.
1. Building illumination shall be permitted, provided such light source is concealed. No colored light shall be used to light the exterior of the building.
2. Building materials shall be traditional and natural in appearance, using materials such as wood; brick; natural or synthetic stone; natural or synthetic stucco; split concrete block; steel; textured or colored metal; marble; smooth, textured concrete; EIFS and/or glass, or a combination thereof. Buildings featuring an exterior finish consisting entirely of glass and the use of reflective or mirrored glass, are not permitted.
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas and/or Other Environmental Commitments.
1. All parking lot or ground-mounted lighting shall use fully shielded cutoff fixtures (down lighting), except there may be accent lighting (up lighting) on landscaping in the front of structures and ground signs, provided the fixtures are screened with landscaping to prevent glare.
2. All external outdoor lighting fixtures to be used shall be from the same or similar manufacturer's type to ensure aesthetic compatibility.
3. Except for decorative lighting, all other light poles shall be metal or fiberglass and such light poles shall be of the same color. Light poles in the parking lot shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet in height.
4. Building-mounted area lighting within the parcels shall utilize fully shielded cutoff style fixtures and be designed in such a way to minimize any off-site light spillage.
5. Any new or relocated utility lines shall be installed underground unless the applicable utility company directs or requires otherwise.
6. All lighting shall be positioned as to not be directed toward any residential area.
7. All outdoor dumpsters shall be screened from view.
F. Graphics and Signage Commitments.
All graphics shall conform to Article 15 of the Columbus City Code, as it applies to the C-4, Commercial District. Any variance to the applicable requirements of the C-4 district shall be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission.
G. Miscellaneous.
1. The Parkland Dedication Ordinance, Chapter 3318 of the Columbus City Code, shall apply to the above-referenced property.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or 10 days after its passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.