Explanation
Rezoning Application Z14-008
APPLICANT: M. H. Murphy Development Company; c/o Steven J. Fulkert; 677 Notchbrook Drive; Delaware, OH 43025.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on May 8, 2014.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District, which will permit the construction of sixty apartment units, is consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area. The site is located within the boundaries of the Southeast Area Plan (2000), which recommends commercial uses for this location. Deviation is supported given the undeveloped commercial zoning in the area, especially along Gender Road, and the presence of nearby developed commercial uses. Furthermore, the site abuts an apartment complex to the east, and the proposal is consistent with that development.
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To rezone 6395 ABBIE TRAILS DRIVE (43110), being 5.4± acres located on the south side of Abbie Trails Drive, 801± feet east of Gender Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z14-008).
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WHEREAS, application #Z14-008 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 5.4± acres from CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, to L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential 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 proposed L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District is consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area. Deviation from the Southeast Area Plan (2000) is supported given the undeveloped commercial zoning in the area, especially along Gender Road, and the presence of nearby developed commercial uses. Furthermore, the site abuts an apartment complex to the east, and the proposal is consistent with that development, 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:
6395 ABBIE TRAILS DRIVE (43110), being 5.4± acres located on the south side of Abbie Trails Drive, 801± feet east of Gender Road, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, located in Section 1, Township 11, Range 21, Buckingham's Survey Congress Lands East of the Scioto River, being out of that tract of land conveyed to Long Road Development Company, LLC by deed of record in Instrument Number 199905040112415 (all references refer to the records of the Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio), and being described as follows:
BEGINNING at a northeasterly corner of said Long Road tract, a northwesterly corner of that 10.003 acre tract conveyed to Abbie Cove Apartments LLC by deed of record in Instrument Number 201210150154916, being the southerly right-of-way line Abbie Trails Drive;
thence South 14º 26' 22" East, with the easterly line of said Long Road tract, a distance of 30.84 feet to a point;
thence South 04º 24' 58" West, continuing with said easterly line, a distance of 747.75 feet to a point;
thence across said Long Road tract, the following courses and distances:
North 85º 35' 02" West, a distance of 400.00 feet to a point;
North 04º 24' 58" East, a distance of 540.00 feet to a point;
North 89º 44' 18" East, a distance of 341.14 feet to a point;
North 04º 24' 58" East, a distance of 169.97 fee to point; and
North 14º 26' 22" West, a distance of 36.03 feet to a point in the southerly right-of-way line of said Abbie Trails Drive;
thence North 89º 44' 18" East, with said southerly right-of-way line, a distance of 61.88 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 5.4 acres of land, more or less.
This description was prepared from record information only and should be used for zoning purposes only.
To Rezone From: from CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District on this property.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services be, and is hereby authorized and directed to make the said changes on the said original zoning map and shall register a copy of the approved L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District and Application among the records of the Department of Building and Zoning Services as required by Section 3370.03 of the Columbus City Codes; said text titled, "LIMITATION TEXT," signed by Steven J. Fulkert, Agent for the Applicant, dated May 13, 2014, and reading as follows:
PROPOSED DISTRICT: LAR-12
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6395 Abbie Trails Dr, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
OWNER(s): Long Road Development Co. LLC
APPLICANT: M. H. Murphy Development Company
DATE OF TEXT: 5/13/14
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z14-008
1. INTRODUCTION
The Subject Property is 5.4 acres of an approximate 18 acre tract which is currently zoned CPD. The property is bordered to the east by existing ranch apartments. On the other sides there is undeveloped land zoned CPD. This proposal is an expansion of the existing and adjacent Abbie Cove Apartments, a ranch apartment community.
2. PERMITTED USES
Within the Property to be rezoned the permitted uses shall consist of all AR-12 uses permitted under the Columbus Zoning Code.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Density, Lot, Height and/or Setback Commitments.
1. The density of the Property shall be limited to a maximum of 60 residential units.
2. The maximum height of any structure is 35'.
3. The building and parking setback from Abbie Trails Drive shall be 50 feet. The building and parking set back on side yards and/or rear yards shall be 25'.
4. Buildings closest to the northern property line shall be oriented so the front elevation of the building faces Abbie Trails Drive and all garages are to the back of the buildings.
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. Access to the Property will be from Abbie Trails Drive. The project entrance is a private drive on Abbie Cove Drive. All internal streets shall be a minimum of 21' wide, and all streets, parking areas and drive aisles on the Property shall be privately owned, and shall be maintained by the owner of the residential development.
2. The access point for the subject property is Abbie Cove Drive which has full access to Abbie Trails Drive. The access point serves the existing Abbie Cove Apartments, the subject property and the remaining undeveloped property.
3. Sidewalk or Pathway. Applicant agrees to construct a 5' wide sidewalk or pathway along the south side of Abbie Trails Drive across the subject Property frontage and connect to the existing sidewalk of the east property line.
4. There shall be an internal private sidewalk system connecting all of the units with each other, the parking areas and the clubhouse. These internal sidewalks shall connect to the public walk along Abbie Trails Drive.
C. Landscaping, Landscape Plan, Open Space, and/or Screening Commitments.
1. Street trees shall be planted evenly spaced along Abbie Trails Drive at a ratio of not less than one tree per thirty (30') feet of frontage.
2. Ten deciduous trees shall be planted along the west property. Minimum size shall be 2" caliper.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments.
1. Pitched Roof. All buildings shall have a pitched or angled roof.
2. Building Materials. Building materials shall be a combination of natural materials (brick, stone, etc.) and vinyl siding.
E. Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas, and/or other Environmental Commitments.
1. Lighting. Light standards shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height. For aesthetic compatibility, lights shall be from the same or similar type, color and supplied by the same manufacturer.
F. Graphics and/or Signage Commitments.
All graphics and signage shall comply with the Graphics Code, Article 15, Title 33 of the Columbus City Code, and any variance to those requirements will be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.