Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-062
APPLICANT: Fairway Companies; c/o Mark Catalano; 3100 Tremont Road, Suite 200; Columbus, Ohio 43221.
PROPOSED USE: Less-objectionable manufacturing and commercial uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on March 13, 2025.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel and one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling, both in the R, Rural District. The requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District will allow limited manufacturing and commercial uses. The limitation text includes use restrictions allowing less-objectionable manufacturing and limited commercial uses, and supplemental development standards addressing setbacks, building height, traffic access, loading, and building design. Additionally the text includes commitments to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan, landscape plan, and building elevations. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Westland Area Plan (1994), which recommends “Industrial/Manufacturing” land uses at this location. Additionally, the Plan includes complete adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). The proposed L-M district is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation and the existing zoning and development pattern along the northern side of Alkire Road. Additionally, the proposed building elevations and the landscaping and screening depicted along the northern property line, are consistent with C2P2 design guidelines.
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To rezone 4810 ALKIRE RD. (43228), being 8.12± acres located on the north side of Alkire Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-062).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-062 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 8.12± acres from R, Rural District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Westland 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 less-objectionable manufacturing and commercial uses that are consistent with the land use recommendations of the Westland Area Plan and the existing development and zoning pattern along this portion of Alkire Road, and include site plans and building elevations that demonstrate consistency with C2P2 Design Guidelines; 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:
4810 ALKIRE RD. (43228), being 8.12± acres located on the north side of Alkire Road, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin and in the City of Columbus:
Being a part of Mary A. Reinhard 80.288 acre tract (by survey) (deed 79.24 acre) (8-24-29, Deed Book 929, Page 37, Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio), and being situated in Virginia Military Survey No. 1462, Township of Prairie, County of Franklin, State of Ohio, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a spike at the intersection of the centerline of Alkire Road (60 feet wide) with the East line of said V.M. Survey No. 1462 (and west line of V.M. Survey No. 1389); said spike represents the southeast corner of said 80.288 acre tract;
thence West (assumed) along the centerline of Alkire Road (60 feet wide) and along the South line of said 80.288 acre tract, a distance of 849.77 feet to a nail and the true point of beginning of this description;
thence west (assumed) along the centerline of Alkire road, and the South line of said 80.288 acre tract, a distance of 134.82 feet to a nail al the Southeast corner of J.E. Shepler 0.28 acre tract (10-29-58);
thence North along the East line of said J.E. Shepler tract, a distance of 135.00 feet to a point; thence West along the North line of said J.E. Shepler tract, and parallel to the centerline of Alkire Road, a distance of
90.00 feet to a point;
thence South along the West line of said J.E. Shepler tract and parallel to the East line of said J.E. Shepler tract, a distance of 135.00 feet to a nail in the center line of Alkire Road and in the South line of said 80.288 acre tract;
thence West (assumed) along the centerline of Alkire Road, and along the South line of said 80.288 acre tract, a distance of 164.20 feet to a spike at the Southwest corner of said 80.288 acre tract, said spike also represents the Southeast corner of G.C. Kinnaman tract (6-7-38);
thence North O deg. 39 min. 30 sec. West along the West line of said 80.288 acre tract and the East line of G.C. Kinnaman tract a distance of 910.00 feet to an iron pin, said iron pin represents the Southwest corner of an 8.102 acre tract (parcel 4), (passing an iron pin on line at 29.10 feet);
thence East along the South line of an 8.102 acre tract (parcel 4) and parallel to the centerline of Alkire Road, a distance of
389.02 feel to an iron pin that represents the Northwest corner of an 8.126 acre tract (parcel 2);
thence South O deg. 39 min. 30 sec. East and parallel to the West line of said 80.288 acre tract. and along the West line of an 8.126 acre tract (parcel 2), a distance of 910.00 feet to the place of beginning (passing an iron pin on line at 880.00 feet), containing 7.846 acres, subject however to all legal highways and easements of record.
The direction of the centerline of Alkire Road was assumed to be East and West, and all bearings used are relative to each other only for the purpose of this description.
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Parcel No.: 570-163191
Also known as: 00 Alkire Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
TRACT 2
Situated in the County of Franklin, in the State of Ohio and in the City of Columbus and bounded and described as follows:
Being a part of V.M.S. Survey No. 1462; beginning at an iron pin in the center line of Alkire Road, which is S. 86° 03' E 164.2 feet from a railroad spike at the Southwest corner of the Reinhard Farm (being also the southeast corner of Caroline and Herman Theis Land); thence N. 3° 57’ E. (passing an iron pipe at 25 feet) 135 feet to an iron pipe; thence S. 86° 03' E 90 feet to an iron pipe; thence S. 3° 57' W. (passing an iron pipe at 110 feet) 135 feet to an iron pipe in the center line of Alkire Road; thence along the center line of said Road N. 86° 03' W. 90 feet to the place of beginning, containing 0.28 acres, more or less, but subject to all legal highways or rights of way.
Parcel Number: 570-163189
Property Address: 4810 Alkire Road, Columbus, OH 43228
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of sixty (60) 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 official 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 site, building elevation, and landscape plans being titled, “ZONING SITE PLAN,” “LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS PLAN,” and “EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS,” all dated March 17, 2025, and said text titled, “LIMITATION TEXT,” dated March 6, 2025, all signed by Eric Zartman, Attorney for the Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
Location: 4810 ALKIRE ROAD. (43228), being 8.12± acres located on the north side of Alkire Road, 800± feet west of Holt Road (570-163189 and 570-163191; Westland Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R, Rural District
Request: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (H-60)
Proposed Use: To develop site with warehouse and office uses.
Applicant(s): Fairway Companies; c/o David Hodge, Underhill & Hodge; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 170, New Albany, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): M&J Storage Systems LLC; 4969 Big Run S. Road; Grove City, Ohio 43123 (and one other property owner)
Date of Text: March 6, 2025
Application No.: Z24-062
I. Introduction:
The Applicant seeks to rezone a +/- 8.12 acre site located at 4810 Alkire Road from R, Rural District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. The site consists of two parcels. The majority of the site is a vacant 7.846 acre parcel. The second parcel is .28 acres and developed with a single-unit residence.
All of the property to the west is zoned for manufacturing uses and includes various warehouses and an airport. The adjacent property to the east is also zoned for manufacturing and used for warehouse and transportation. The neighborhood to the north is zoned residential and developed with single-unit residential uses. The properties to the south, across Alkire, are zoned for single-unit and multi-unit residential uses.
The site is located within the boundaries of the Westland Area Commission. The site is also located within the planning boundary of the Westland Area Plan, which recommends Industrial/Manufacturing uses at on this site.
The Applicant proposes development of this site with a 110,500 square foot building for light industrial uses.
The requested Limited-Manufacturing District commits to site plan development standards, 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 Preliminary 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 50 feet from Alkire Road right-of-way.
2. The minimum parking setback shall be 25 feet from Brandigen Lane right-of-way.
3. The maximum building height shall be 40 feet.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or other Traffic Related Commitments:
1. Access shall be provided as depicted on the Zoning Site Plan, subject to review and approval by the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management.
2. A 78’ x 22’ area at the Brandigen Lane stub shall be dedicated as right-of-way to allow the City of Columbus to make improvements to accommodate refuse trucks.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space, and/or Screening Commitments:
Buffering, landscaping, and screening shall be provided as depicted on the Landscape Requirements Plan.
D. Building Design and/or Exterior Treatment Commitments:
The ±110,500 square foot building shall be designed in substantial conformance with the submitted Exterior Elevations.
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:
1. The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the submitted exhibits titled “Zoning Site Plan,” “Landscape Requirements Plan,” and “Exterior 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.
2. The Applicant shall install a guardrail along the Alkire Road frontage areas adjacent to the retention pond, as depicted on the Zoning Site Plan.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.