Explanation
Rezoning Application Z03-008
APPLICANT: Joseph J. Recchie, Sr.; c/o Donald T. Plank, Atty.; 145 East Rich Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Office and daycare development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (7-0) on April 10, 2003.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-C-2, Limited Commercial District, with use restrictions and development standards in consideration of the surrounding single-family residential development, is an appropriate land use for this location.
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To rezone 603 NORTH WAGGONER ROAD (43004), being 0.67± acres located on the west side of North Waggoner Road, 126± feet north of Waggoner Woods Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District. (Rezoning # Z03-008)
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WHEREAS, application #Z03-008 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 0.67± acres from R, Rural District, to L-C-2, Limited Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-C-2, Limited Commercial District, with use restrictions and development standards in consideration of the surrounding single-family residential development, is an appropriate land use for this location, 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:
603 NORTH WAGGONER ROAD (43004), being 0.67± acres located on the west side of North
Waggoner Road, 126± feet north of Waggoner Woods Drive, and being more particularly described as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF 0.674 ACRE TRACT
WEST OF WAGGONER ROAD
SOUTH OF WENGERT ROAD
NORTH OF BROAD STREET
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, Township of Jefferson, part of Lot 23, Section 4, Township 1, Range 16, United States Military Lands and being 0.674 acres of the tract of land conveyed to Joseph J. Recchie and Martha A. Recchie as recorded in Instrument Number 199908050199733 (all references refer to records in the Franklin County Recorder's Office, Ohio) and more fully described as follows:
Beginning for reference at an existing monument at the centerline intersection of Waggoner Road and Waggoner Woods Drive;
Thence North 3°20'28" East a distance of 155.72 feet, along the centerline of said Waggoner Road, to a point;
Thence North 85°41'40" West a distance of 50.00 feet, along the southerly property line of said Recchie, to an existing iron pin being the Point of Beginning;
Thence North 85°41'40" West a distance of 185.07 feet, along the southerly property line of said Recchie, to an existing iron pin;
Thence North 3°31'25" East a distance of 158.52 feet, along the westerly property line of said Recchie, to an existing iron pin on the southerly property line of Rockford Homes, Inc. (I.N.200205160123268);
Thence South 85°49'34" East a distance of 185.02 feet, along the southerly property line of said Rockford Homes, Inc., to an iron pin set;
Thence South 3°20'28" West a distance of 158.94 feet, 50.00 feet westerly and parallel to the centerline of said Waggoner Road, to the Point of Beginning containing 0.674 acres more or less according to an actual field survey made by Hockaden and Associates, Inc. in May of 2003.
Bearings are based upon the centerline of Waggoner Road an assumed bearing North 3° 20'28" East and all other bearings based upon this meridian.
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District District.
Section 2. That a Height District of Thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-C-2, Limited 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-2, Limited Commercial District and Application among the records of the Building Services Division as required by Section 3370.03 of the Columbus City Codes; said text being titled "DEVELOPMENT TEXT", said plan being titled "DEVELOPMENT PLAN", signed by Donald T. Plank, Attorney for the Applicant, dated May 30, 2003, and reading as follows:
DEVELOPMENT TEXT
L-C-2, LIMITED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
0.674± Acres
EXISTING DISTRICT: R, RURAL
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-C-2, LIMITED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 603 N. WAGGONER ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43004
OWNER: JOSEPH J., SR., AND MARTHA A. RECCHIE C/O DONALD PLANK, ESQ., SHULER
PLANK & BRAHM, 145 EAST RICH STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
APPLICANT: JOSEPH J. RECCHIE, SR. C/O DONALD PLANK, ESQ., SHULER PLANK &
BRAHM, 145 EAST RICH STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
DATE OF TEXT: MAY 30, 2003
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z03-008 (03335-00000-00008)
1. INTRODUCTION:
The site is 0.67+ acres located on the west side of Waggoner Road, 125+ feet north of Waggoner Woods Drive. Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District for day care and office use.
A plan titled "Development Plan - 603 Waggoner Road" dated March 31, 2003 and signed May 30, 2003 by Donald Plank, Attorney for Applicant, hereinafter referred to as "The Plan", is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this rezoning.
2. PERMITTED USES: The following uses shall be permitted: All general and medical office uses,
veterinarian office and child and adult daycare.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Except as specified herein, or as depicted on The Plan, the applicable development standards shall be as specified in Chapter 3353, C-2, Office Commercial District.
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Commitments.
1. Building: Building setbacks shall be as depicted on The Plan.
2. Parking Setback: Parking and pavement setbacks shall be as depicted on The Plan.
3. The site shall be designated a H-35 Height District. No building shall exceed one (1) story above grade
and height shall not exceed 18 feet, as measured in Section 3303.08, Columbus Zoning Code.
4. Lot coverage for all building and pavement shall not exceed 75% of lot area.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. The site shall be accessed via one (1) full turning movement curb cut on Waggoner Road. The centerline of the curbcut shall be located approximately 200 - 250 feet from the centerline of Waggoner Woods Drive, or as otherwise approved by the Division of Transportation. Exact location of the curb cut and curb cut design shall be determined with the review and approval of the City of Columbus Division of Transportation, at the time of construction plan review.
2. A total of 50 feet of right of way from centerline of Waggoner Road shall be dedicated to the City of Columbus.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments.
1. All parking/pavement setback areas depicted on The Plan shall be maintained in live vegetation, other
than sidewalks, as depicted. New tree and shrubbery planting shall be placed as depicted and existing trees, as depicted, shall be preserved. If it is not possible to preserve existing trees, then new tree planting on a one (1) for one (1) basis of replacement of existing trees, as depicted on The Plan, shall be planted.
2. A street tree row shall be established along Waggoner Road. The street tree row shall contain one (1)
tree for every 30 feet of lineal frontage, excepting the width of the driveway. Such trees shall be those specified in the Columbus Street Tree Program guidelines from the City Forester. The trees shall be approximately evenly spaced and planted approximately ten (10) feet from edge of right-of-way.
3. Headlight screening to a height of 36", consisting of evergreen plant material and/or low fencing, mounding and/or wall shall be provided along the Waggoner Road frontage in or adjacent to the parking setback. The height of headlight screening shall be measured at the elevation of the nearest section of the adjacent on-site parking area.
4. Landscaping requirements of this section and as depicted on The Plan, shall be the applicable
landscaping requirements for the site.
5. All trees and landscaping shall be well maintained. Weather permitting, dead items shall be replaced
within three (3) months.
6. The minimum size of trees at the time of planting shall be as follows: Deciduous - 2 ½ inches,
Ornamental - 1 ½ inches, Evergreen - 5 - 6 feet.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments.
1. There shall be no roof mounted mechanical equipment. Ground mounted mechanical or utility
equipment shall be fully screened from view from ground level by landscaping or a fence or wall utilizing comparable and compatible materials as the building materials.
2. Building illumination shall be permitted provided such light source is concealed. No colored light shall
be used to light the exterior of any building.
3. Building materials shall be traditional and natural in appearance.
4. Building(s) shall be finished on all sides/elevations with the same level and quality of finish.
5. The building shall have a pitched roof with a minimum slope of 6:12 on the primary roof. The building shall be designed to be residential in appearance.
6. Any building developed on the site shall be primarily located, placed and oriented abutting the west
setback line depicted on The Plan, except for provision of pedestrian circulation around the building and as may be required for compliance with any applicable building code requirement. There shall be no vehicular circulation between the building and the west setback line.
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas and/or Other Environmental Commitments.
1. All outdoor lighting, except decorative lighting, such as at entrances to the building, shall use fully
shielded, cut-off fixtures (down lighting). There may be accent lighting (up lighting) on landscaping in the front of the building and ground sign, provided any light fixtures are screened from view.
2. All external outdoor lighting fixtures to be used shall be from the same or similar manufacturer's type to
insure aesthetic compatibility.
3. Except for decorative lighting, light poles shall be black, brown or bronze in color and all light poles
shall be the same color. Light poles shall not exceed a maximum of 14 feet in height.
4. All new or relocated utility lines shall be installed underground, unless the applicable utility company requires above ground installation.
5. Building mounted lighting on the north, south and west side of the building, if any, shall utilize fixtures and bulbs that are fully recessed in the soffit.
F. Graphics and Signage Commitments.
1. All graphics shall conform to Article 15 of the Columbus City Code, as it
applies to the C-2, Commercial District. Any variance to the applicable requirements of the C-2, Commercial District shall be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission.
2. Any ground sign shall be monument-style.
G. Miscellaneous Commitments.
1. A sidewalk will be provided along and parallel to Waggoner Road to City of Columbus specifications.
2. A pedestrian sidewalk from the Waggoner Road sidewalk onto the site shall be provided. The pedestrian walk shall be a minimum of four (4) feet wide and shall be improved with asphalt or concrete.
3. The Board of Zoning Adjustment shall be the body to hear any and all variance requests to site development standards, unless included in a council variance application, including any and all specific site development standards contained in this ordinance.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.