Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-065
APPLICANT: Metro Development LLC; c/o Jeffery L. Brown, Atty.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-1) on February 13, 2025.
GREATER SOUTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval. The 1.98± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a 48-unit apartment complex as shown on the submitted site plan. The site is within the planning boundaries of the South East Land Use Plan (2018), which recommends “Employment Center” land use at this location. The proposed L-AR-1 district is inconsistent with this land use recommendation as it does not include any employment-focused components. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0707-2025; CV24-149) has been filed to reduce the perimeter yard and to increase the height of detached garages.
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To rezone 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), being 1.98± acres located on the northwest corner of Hamilton Square Boulevard and Lakeview Crossing, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-065).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-065 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.98± acres from L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, to the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Southeast Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend disapproval of the zoning change because the requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development that is not consistent with the South East Land Use Plan’s recommendation of “Employment Center” land uses for this property; 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:
4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), being 1.98± acres located on the northwest corner of Hamilton Square Boulevard and Lakeview Crossing, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, being in Section 9, Township 11, Range 21, Congress Lands, being part of that 8.389-acre tract (Exhibit A-7) as described in a deed to M Five Limited Partnership, of record in Instrument Number 199804270099564, all references herein being to the records of the Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning FOR REFERENCE at a Mag Nail found at the intersection of the centerlines of Lakeview Crossing, 60 feet wide, and Hamilton Square Boulevard, 60 feet wide, as both are shown and delineated upon the plat of record in Plat Book 86, Page 72; thence North 21°58’24” East, along the centerline of Lakeview Crossing, a distance of 48.36 feet to a point; thence North 68°01’36” West, a distance of 30.00 feet to an iron pin set in the westerly right-of-way line of Lakeview Crossing, the TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING;
Thence along the arc of a return curve to the right, having a radius of 20.00 feet, a central angle of 86°15’09”, an arc length of 30.11 feet, the chord of which bears South 65°05’58” West, a chord distance of 27.34 feet to an iron pin set in the northerly right-of-way line of Hamilton Square Boulevard;
Thence along said right-of-way line with the arc of a reverse curve to the left, having a radius of 745.00 feet, a central angle of 10°47’59”, an arc length of 140.42 feet, the chord of which bears North 77°10’27” West, a chord distance of 140.22 feet to a 1-inch iron pipe found at the southeasterly corner of that 2.439-acre tract as described in a deed to Girard Realty Co., LLC, of record in Instrument Number 201212280200264;
Thence North 5°27’49” West, along the easterly line of said 2.439-acre tract, a distance of 270.83 feet to an iron pin found capped “ME Companies” at the most southwesterly corner of that 3.560-acre tract as described in a deed to Trugreen Limited Partnership, of record in Instrument Number 200410010229525;
Thence along the perimeter of said 3.560-acre tract the following courses:
1. South 85°25’48” East, a distance of 69.87 feet to a 1-inch pipe found at an angle point;
2. North 67°06’11” East, a distance of 273.22 feet to a 1-inch pipe found at an angle point;
3. South 43°57’57” East, a distance of 91.09 feet to a 1-inch pipe found at a southwesterly corner of 3.560-acre tract and in the westerly right-of-way line of Lakeview Crossing;
Thence along said right-of-way line with the arc of a non-tangent curve to the left, having a radius of 1030.00 feet, a central angle of 19°54’40”, an arc length of 357.94 feet, the chord of which bears South 31°55’44” West, a chord distance of 356.14 feet to an iron pin set at the point of tangency;
Thence South 21°58’24” West, continuing along said right-of-way line, a distance of 23.86 feet to the TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing 1.981 acres of land.
Bearings herein are based of GPS observations utilizing the Ohio State Plane Coordinate System, South Zone, NAD 83 (2011), establishing a bearing of North 5°27’49” West for the easterly line of said 2.439-acre tract.
Iron pins set consist of a 5/8-inch rebar, 30 inches long with an orange plastic cap stamped “IBI Group, S-6872/S-7740”.
This description was prepared by Arcadis IBI Group Survey, based on information obtained from an actual field survey of the premises performed in April 2023.
To Rezone From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District,
To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-AR-1, 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 change on the said official zoning map and shall register a copy of the approved L-AR-1, 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 site plan titled, “SITE PLAN,” said building elevations titled, “ELEVATION-BUILDING TYPE ‘J’,” and said text titled, “LIMITATION TEXT,” all dated February 26, 2025, and signed by Jeffery L. Brown, Attorney for the Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4240 Hamilton Square
OWNER: M FIVE LP
APPLICANT: Metro Development LLC
DATE OF TEXT: 1/21/25
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z24-065
1. INTRODUCTION: The site is on the west side of Lakeview Crossing adjacent to Hamilton Square Boulevard. It is the only undeveloped site in this area. Multi-unit residential developments are across both streets from this site. The adjacent properties are a warehouse and a lawn care company.
2. PERMITTED USES: Those uses permitted in Section 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use of the Columbus City Code.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Unless otherwise indicated in the submitted text or drawings the applicable development standards are contained in Chapter 3333 of the Columbus City Code
A. Density, Lot, and/or Setback Commitments.
1. The maximum number of dwelling units shall be 48.
2. The height of the garages is increased from 15 to 16 feet (see CV24-149).
3. The perimeter yard along the site is reduced from 25 to 5 feet (see CV24-149).
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
N/A
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space, and/or Screening Commitments.
N/A
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments.
N/A
The buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the submitted building elevations. The building elevations may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical, or other site data developed at the time of the development plan and when engineering and architectural drawings are completed. Any slight adjustments to the building elevations shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services, or a designee, upon submission of the appropriate data regarding proposed adjustment.
E. Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas, and/or other Environmental Commitments.
N/A
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 as it applies to the AR-1 zoning classification and any variance to those requirements will be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
G. Miscellaneous Commitments.
1. Site Plan Revision Allowance. The Property shall be developed in accordance with the Site Plan; however, the Site Plan may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical, or other site data established at the time of development and engineering plans are completed. The Director of the Department Building and Zoning Services or the Director’s designee may approve any slight adjustment to the Site Plan upon submission of the appropriate data regarding the proposed adjustment.
2. See also CV24-149.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.