Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-018
APPLICANT: Skyworks, LLC; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Commercial and less-objectionable manufacturing uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on June 13, 2024.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of six parcels, two of which are developed with former dwellings converted to commercial uses and an industrial building, all zoned in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District which was intended for a fuel sales/convenience store and future office development. The requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District will allow commercial and limited less-objectionable manufacturing uses to be developed. The limitation text includes appropriate use restrictions and supplemental development standards addressing building lines, parking setbacks, traffic access, landscaping building size, and stream corridor protection. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Hilltop Land Use Plan (2019), which recommends “Employment Center” land uses at this location. Additionally, the Plan includes complete adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). Additionally, the proposed uses are consistent with the existing zoning and development pattern along this portion of North Wilson Road.
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To rezone 740 N. WILSON RD. (43204), being 14.36± acres located on the east side of North Wilson Road, 505± feet north of Fisher Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-018).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-018 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 14.36± acres from CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing 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-M, Limited Manufacturing District will allow commercial and less-objectionable manufacturing uses that are consistent with the Hilltop Land Use Plan's land use recommendation, and the existing development and zoning pattern along this portion of North Wilson Road; 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:
740 N. WILSON RD. (43204), being 14.36± acres located on the east side of North Wilson Road, 505± feet north of Fisher Road, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, and being a part of Lots 3 & 4 of Elisha Wilson Heirs Partition as recorded in P.B. 4, Pg. 249, and being all of a 5.00 acre tract (before exceptions) as described in a deed to Cristo Rey Ministries, Inc. as recorded in Instrument No. 201404240049990, and being all of a 1.20 tract of land (before exceptions) as described in a deed to Cristo Rey Ministries, Inc. as recorded in Instrument No. 2014110040146502, and being all of 2.00 acre tract (before exceptions) as described in a deed to Sovoeun, LLC as recorded in Instrument No. 201509280135536, and being all of a 2.00 acre tract (before exceptions) as described in a deed to Gary’s Properties LLC as recorded in Instrument No. 201512300182210, and being all of a 3.038 acre tract (before exceptions) as described in a deed to Plaza Financial Group. Ltd as recorded in Instrument No. 200009110182875, and being all of a 2.00 acre tract (before exceptions) as described in a deed to Plaza Financial Group. Ltd. as recorded in Instrument No. 200211130288799, Recorder’s Office Franklin County, Ohio, containing 14.364 acres and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a found ¾” iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot 57 of Tall Timbers as recorded in P.B. 68, Pg. 89, said iron pipe being the northwest corner of Lot 12 of Wilson Oaks as recorded in P.B. 51, Pg. 60, said iron pipe being in the west line of the herein described 14.364 acre tract;
Thence S 24°09'19" E, 303.61', along the east line of the herein described 14.364 acre tract, being the west line of Lots 12-8 of said Wilson Oaks, to an iron pin set, said iron pin being in the west line of Lot 7 of said Wilson Oaks, and being the southeast corner of said Plaza Financial Group
2.00 acre tract (before exceptions) said iron pin being the northeast corner of a 3.08 acre tract as described in a deed to Edmond Theodore Fox as recorded in Instrument No.
201205300075394 and Instrument No. 201709060123703;
Thence S 65°50'07" W, 828.72', along the south line of said herein described 14.364 acre tract, being the north line of said 3.08 acre tract, and being the north line of a 2.35 acre tract (before exceptions) as described in a deed to Christopher Michael Davis & Catharine Elizabeth Pace- Davis as recorded in Instrument No. 201208080115255, and being the north line of a 2.10 acre tract (before exceptions) as described in a deed to Mikes Truck Wash, LLC as recorded in Instrument No. 201710120142716, to an iron pin set in the west line of Wilson Rd. (width varies), said iron pin being the northeast corner of a 0.303 acre tract (parcel 64 WD) as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in O.R. 5514D01, said iron pin being the southeast corner of a
0.106 acre tract (Parcel 65 WD) as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in O.R. 4658G06;
Thence N 24°01'59" W, 254.15', along the east line of said 0.106 acre tract, and a 0.163 acre tract (Parcel 66 WD)as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in O.R. 4642B09, to an iron pin set, said iron pin being a common corner of said 0.163 acre tract the southeast corner of a
0.105 acre tract as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in O.R. 5856G04, the southwest corner of a 0.032 acre tract as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in Instrument No. 200407140163516
Thence N 66°19'05" E, 14.00', along the south line of said 0.032 acre tract to an iron pin set at the southeast corner of said 0.032 acre tract;
Thence N 24°01'59" W, 199.39', (passing a found ¾” iron pipe at 197.94’) along the east line of said 0.032 acre tract and the east line of a 0.032 acre tract as described in a deed to City of Columbus, Ohio, to a point, said point being the northeast corner of said 0.032 acre tract;
Thence S 66°19'06" W, 14.00', along the north line of said 0.032 acre tract to an iron pin set, said iron pin being the common corner of said 0.032 acre tract, a 0.105 acre tract as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in O.R. 4741A11, and a 0.063 acre tract (Parcel 69WD) as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in O.R. 4593I05, to an iron pin set;
Thence N 24°01'59" W, 309.12', along the east line of said 0.063, also being the east line of a
0.263 acre tract (Parcel 70WD) as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in O.R 4593I02, to an iron pin set, said iron pin being the northwest corner of herein described 14.364 acre tract, and being the northeast corner of said 0.263 acre tract, said iron being in the south line of a 0.17 acre tract as described in a deed to City of Columbus as recorded in D.B. 3251, Pg. 16;
Thence N 66°19'21" E, 827.12', along the north line of the herein described 14.364 acre tract, being the south line of said 0.17 acre tract and being the south line of a 0.939 acre tract as described in a deed to Kathy B. Masloski as recorded in Instrument No. 201609010117200 and being the south line of a 4.823 acre tract as described in a deed to Lindendale Gardens LP as recorded in Instrument No. 202105190088931, to a 5/8” iron pin found in the west line of Lot 60 of said Tall Timbers;
Thence S 24°09'19" E, 452.01', along the east line of the herein described 14.364 acre tract, being the west line of Lots 60-57 of said Tall Timbers to the Place of Beginning, having an area of 625,694 Square Feet, 14.364 Acres, more or less, subject to all legal easements and rights of way of record. Being all of Auditors Parcel No’s: 570-213771 (4.734 acres meas.), 010-218961 (1.137 acres meas.), 010-218963 (1.863 acres meas.), 010-218960 (1.863 acres meas.), 010-218964 (2.865 acres meas.), and 010-218962 (1.902 acres meas.).
Bearings are based on the west of said Tall Timbers , as being S 24°09’19” E based on GPS observations using the State of Ohio Department of Transportation VRS System, the State Plane Coordinate System, Ohio South Zone, North American Datum, of 1983, also known as NAD83 (2011 Adjustment). All iron pins set are 5/8” rebar, 30” long with yellow plastic cap stamped “J & J Surveying”. All references to documents are recorded in the Franklin County Recorder’s Office. This description is based on an actual field survey performed by J & J Surveying under the direction of John W. Wetherill, P.S. 7811, in June 2021.
Parcel Number: 570-213771, 010-218960, 010-218961, 010-218962, 010-218963, & 010-218964
Property Address: 740 North Wilson Road, Columbus, OH 43204
To Rezone From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District,
To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-M, Limited Manufacturing 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 original zoning map and shall register a copy of the approved L-M, Limited Manufacturing 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 plans being titled, “SITE PLAN,” and “COLOR SITE PLAN,” building elevations titled, “ELEVATIONS,” and text titled, “LIMITATION TEXT,” all dated June 20, 2024, signed by Eric Zartman, Attorney for the Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
Location: 740 N. WILSON RD. (43204), being 14.36± acres located on the east side of North Wilson Road, 530± feet south of Lowell Drive (570-213771 and 5 others; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District
Proposed Use: Part of the site is proposed for storage, rent, and sale of construction equipment and part for manufacturing or commercial use.
Applicant(s): Skyworks, LLC; c/o David Hodge, Underhill & Hodge; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260, New Albany, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): Cristo Rey Ministries, Inc., et al.; 1778 Dividend Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43228
Date of Text: June 20, 2024
I. Introduction:
The Applicant seeks to rezone a +/- 14.36 acre site located at 740 North Wilson Road from CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. The site consists of six parcels; two of which are developed with former dwellings converted to commercial uses and an industrial building, one developed with a single-unit dwelling, and three that are undeveloped. The site was rezoned from various manufacturing and commercial districts to CPD in 2022 to permit development of the site for retail fuel sales. That project did not move forward with development.
To the north of the site is a multi-unit residential development in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District, and a car wash in the C-5, Commercial District and L-M-1, Limited Manufacturing District. To the south is undeveloped land and single-unit dwellings fronting on Fisher Road in Franklin Township. To the east are single-unit dwellings in the R-2, Residential, R-1, Residential, and SR Suburban Residential districts. To the west across North Wilson Avenue is industrial development in the M, Manufacturing District, and a single-unit dwelling in the SR, Suburban Residential District.
The site is located within the boundaries of the Greater Hilltop Area Commission. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Hilltop Land Use Plan (2019), which recommends “Employment Center” and “Open Space” land uses at this location. Additionally, the Plan includes adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018).
The Applicant proposes development of the north part of the site with a ± 33,000 square foot building to operate its construction equipment rental and sale business. This will include outdoor storage of construction equipment. The plan also proposes undetermined future development for the two southernmost parcels.
The requested Limited-Manufacturing District commits to site plan development standards, enhanced landscaping, architectural design, and prohibits objectionable manufacturing uses.
II. Permitted Uses:
Those less objectionable manufacturing and commercial uses permitted by Sections 3363.01 through 3363.08, Manufacturing District, of the Columbus City Code.
III. Development Standards:
Except as otherwise indicated in the written text or the submitted Site Plan, the applicable development standards are those contained in Chapter 3363 of the Columbus City Code.
A. Density, Height, Lot, and/or Setback Commitments:
1. The minimum building setback shall be 60 feet from Wilson Road right-of-way.
2. The minimum parking setback shall be 25 feet from Wilson Road right-of-way.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or other Traffic Related Commitments:
Access, loading, parking areas, circulation, building limits and storage areas as depicted on the Site Plan and Color Site Plan are subject to review and approval of the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management pending the results of the traffic access study.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space, and/or Screening Commitments:
1. The front setback shall be landscaped in substantial conformance with the Color Site Plan.
2. The rear perimeter shall be landscaped in substantial conformance with Color Site Plan.
3. The stream corridor protection zone shall be preserved.
D. Building Design and/or Exterior Treatment Commitments:
The ± 33,000 square foot building shall be designed in substantial conformance with the submitted Elevations exhibit.
E. Lighting 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. Any variance to those requirements will be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
G. Miscellaneous Commitments:
The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the submitted exhibits titled “Site Plan,” Color Site Plan” and “Elevations.” These plans and exhibits may be adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical or other site data developed at the time that development and engineering plans are completed. Any slight adjustment to the plans shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services, or a designee, upon submission of the appropriate data regarding the proposed adjustment.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.