Explanation
Rezoning Application # Z09-034
APPLICANT: Howard F. & Muriel R. Hedrick; 1065 Georgesville Road; Columbus, OH 43228.
PROPOSED USE: Commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on January 14, 2010.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-C-3, Limited Commercial District will allow commercial development that is compatible with surrounding commercial uses and districts. The limitation text contains use restrictions and customary development standards for setbacks, screening, landscaping and lighting controls. The request is consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area.
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To rezone 1025 GEORGESVILLE ROAD (43228), being 0.43± acres located on the west side of Georgesville Road, feet 580± north of Hall Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning # Z09-034).
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WHEREAS, application #Z09-034 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.43± acres from R, Rural District, to L-C-3, Limited Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; 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-3, Limited Commercial District will allow commercial development that is compatible with surrounding commercial uses and districts. With the proposed limitations, the request is consistent with the 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:
1025 GEORGESVILLE ROAD (43228), being 0.43± acres located on the west side of Georgesville Road, feet 580± north of Hall Road, and being more particularly described as follows:
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1025 Georgesville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
PARCEL NUMBER: 425-286346-00
SITUATED in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin and in the Township of Franklin:
Being 100 feet off of the North end of the premises conveyed to the Grantors by Emma Clime and W. Stuart Clime, her husband; that deed dated May 23, 1950, recorded in the Deed Book 1557, Page 70, and more particularly bounded and described as follows:
Being at an iron spike in the center of Georgesville Road, said iron spike being at the Northeast corner of the premises heretofore referred to and also being 731.5 feet North of an iron spike in the center of Georgesville Road where it intersects the center line of Hall Road; thence with the center of Georgesville Road, S. 13° 29' W. 100 feet to a point; thence N. 79° 10' W. approximately 245 feet to the West boundary line of the above-described tract; thence N. 12° 37' E. 100 feet to an iron pin; thence along the N. boundary line of the same premises S. 79° 10' E. 244.38 feet to the place of beginning, passing an iron pin on line at 214.38 feet at the West line of said road.
EXCEPT FOR THE DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND:
Engineer's Parcel No. 119WD - All Right, Title and Interest in Fee Simple, Excluding Limitation of Access, in the Following Described Property:
Beginning at an iron pin at the Grantor's Northeasterly property corner, said point being 7.96 feet right of Station 82/92.87 in the proposed centerline of Georgesville Road;
Thence along the Grantor's Easterly property line S. 13° 04' 16” W. a distance of 99.99 feet to an iron pin at the Grantor's Southeasterly property corner;
Thence along the Grantor's Southerly property line, crossing the proposed centerline of Georgesville Road at 5.83 feet, and further crossing the existing Westerly right-of-way of Georgesville Road, N. 79° 25' 43” W. a distance of 55.85 feet to a point in the proposed Westerly right-of-way line of Georgesville Road;
Thence with said line N. 11° 58' 47” E. a distance of 58.47 feet to a point;
Thence N. 6° 16' 09” E. a distance of 41.75 feet to a point in the Grantor's Northerly property line and in the City of Columbus Corporation Line;
Thence along said property line and corporation line, crossing the existing Westerly right-of-way line of Georgesville Road and leaving the City of Columbus Corporation Line at 32.32 feet, and further crossing the proposed centerline of Georgesville Road at 54.17 feet, S. 79° 14' 43” E. a distance of 62.17 feet to the place of beginning, containing 5778 square feet, more or less, of which the present road occupies 3006 square feet, more or less, except that the owners reserve the right of ingress and egress to Georgesville Road to be constructed on the lands described herein.
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of Thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-C-3, Limited Commercial 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-C-3, Limited Commercial 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 being titled, "LIMITED DEVELOPMENT TEXT," signed by Howard F. Hedrick, Applicant, dated October 21, 2009, and the text reading as follows:
Limited Development Text
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District
PROPOSED ADDRESS: 1025 Georgesville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
OWNER: Howard F. & Muriel R. Hedrick
APPLICANT: Howard F. & Muriel R. Hedrick
DATE OF TEXT: 10/21/09
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z09-034
1. INTRODUCTION: This site is located along the west side of Georgesville Road, north of Hall Road. To the north is vacant land in the L-C-5, Limited Commercial District. To the east across Georgesville Road are a retail nursery in Franklin Township, and an office in the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District. To the south is a single-family dwelling in the R, Rural District, and an office in the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District. To the west is a single-family subdivision in the R-2, Residential District. To the southwest along Hall Road are two undeveloped L-C-3, Limited Commercial Districts. The applicant requests similar uses and development standards for this site.
2. PERMITTED USES
All uses of the C-3, Commercial District (3355.03, CCC), except the following:
Billboards and off-premise graphics, except off-premise graphics as may be permitted by Special Permit from the Columbus Graphics Commission.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Except as provided herein, the applicable development standards shall be those standards contained in Chapter 3355, C-3, Commercial District, of the Columbus City Codes:
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Commitments:
1. Setbacks: Along the west property line, there shall be a twenty-five (25) foot building and parking setback.
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. When the existing house is demolished, the property owner will provide a cross access easement to the property to the south unless an adjacent property has already been redeveloped and a cross access easement has been provided to the subject property. This cross access easement may be created prior to the existing house being demolished. The intention is to install shared access to eliminate numerous driveways.
2. A left turn lane shall be installed for any proposed access point, unless this requirement is determined to be not warranted by the Division of Planning and Operations.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments:
1. Perimeter buffering shall include the following:
a. East Parking Setback ten (10) feet: The parking setback from Georgesville Road shall include tree planting at the rate of one (1) deciduous street tree per thirty (30) lineal feet of street frontage.
b. West Building/Parking Setback: Within the 25 foot setback, deciduous trees shall be planted at thirty (30) feet on center and 3 evergreen trees will be planted at even intervals.
2. Where fencing is used, such fencing shall be board on board, well maintained and kept free of graffiti.
3. Landscaping shall be well maintained. Diseased or dead plant material that is required by this text shall be replaced within six (6) months or the next planting season.
4. Minimum tree sizes at installation shall be as follows:
Deciduous 2 ½” caliper
Ornamental 1 ½” caliper
Evergreen Five (5) feet tall
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments:
Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened to the height of the equipment with landscaping, fencing, walls, and/or building materials that are consistent with the building materials of the building.
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas and/or Other Environmental Commitments.
1. Parking lot lighting shall utilize fully shielded cut-off style (down lighting) fixtures a maximum of 18 feet tall. Parking lot lighting within 50 feet of adjacent residential zoning shall not exceed 14 feet tall. There may be accent lighting on landscaping and buildings but all lighting shall be placed and/or shielded to minimize off-site light and glare. No parking lot light poles shall be located in the west setback area.
2. All wall mounted area lighting, exclusive of decorative lighting, shall utilize fully shielded cut-off style (down lighting) fixtures.
3. All parking lot light poles and area lighting fixtures used shall be from the same or similar manufacturer's type to insure aesthetic compatibility.
F. Graphics and Signage Commitments.
All signage shall confirm to the Columbus City Code as it applies to the C-3, Commercial District. Any variance to the sign requirements shall be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.