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Rezoning Application # Z10-025
APPLICANT: Robert Lytle; c/o Jackson B. Reynolds III, Atty.; Smith & Hale LLC; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 725; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Commercial use.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on May 12, 2011.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed L-C-4, Limited Commercial District would allow a range of commercial uses. The existing mobile homes will become nonconforming and may remain in accordance with the nonconforming use regulations in the Zoning Code. A Council variance, which is not part of this ordinance, will conform the existing fishing bait processing and packaging operation and storage units should City Council approve it. The request is compatible and consistent with development in the area and will bring the zoning more in conformance with the Scioto Southland Area Plan (2007).
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To rezone 4037 LOCKBOURNE ROAD (43207), being 1.9± acres located at the southwest corner of Lockbourne Road and Vernon Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning # Z10-025).
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WHEREAS, application #Z10-025 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 1.9± acres From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Far South Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the proposed L-C-4, Limited Commercial District would allow a range of commercial uses. The existing mobile homes will become nonconforming and may remain in accordance with the nonconforming use regulations in the Zoning Code. A Council variance, which is not part of this ordinance, will conform the existing fishing bait processing and packaging operation and storage units should City Council approve it. The request is compatible and consistent with development in the area and will bring the zoning more in conformance with the Scioto Southland Area Plan (2007), 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:
4037 LOCKBOURNE ROAD (43207), being 1.9± acres located at the southwest corner of Lockbourne Road and Vernon Avenue, and being more particularly described as follows:
Rezoning Description ~ 1.9 Acres
South Side of Vernon Avenue
West Side of Lockbourne Road
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, Section 15, Township 4, Range 22, Congress Lands East of Scioto River, and being: all of that tract conveyed to Robert Lytle of record in Instrument Number 199709160094767, part of that 0.712 acre tract conveyed to Robert Lytle of record in Instrument Number 199709160094768 and part of that 1 acre tract conveyed to Robert Lytle of record in Instrument Number 199709160094769, and described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner of said Lytle tract as shown in Instrument Number 199709160094767;
Thence along the west and north perimeter of said Lytle tracts, the following courses;
N 03° 37' 35" E, 100.55 feet;
S 86° 28' 30" E, 72.78 feet;
N 03° 36' 32" E, 120.74 feet;
S 86° 30' 00" E, 336.43 feet to the west right-of-way line for Lockbourne Road;
Thence S 03° 52' 13" W, along the said west right-of-way line, being 30.00 feet from the centerline of said Lockbourne Road, 221.50 feet to the south line of said Lytle tract as shown in Instrument Number 199709160094768;
Thence N 86° 28' 02" W, along the south perimeter of said Lytle tracts, 408.22 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.9 acres, more or less.
All references used in this description can be found at the Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District on this property.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Building and Zoning Services be, and is hereby authorized and directed to make the said changes on the said original zoning map in the office of the Department of Building and Zoning Services and shall register a copy of the approved L-C-4, Limited Commercial District and Application among the records of the Building Services Division as required by Section 3370.03 of the Columbus City Codes; said text being titled, "LIMITATION TEXT, " signed by Jackson B. Reynolds III, Attorney for the Applicant, dated June 30, 2011, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-C-4, Limited Commercial
EXISTING DISTRICT: Rural
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4037 Lockbourne Road
OWNER: Robert Lytle
APPLICANT: Robert Lytle
DATE OF TEXT: June 30, 2011
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z10 - 025
1. INTRODUCTION: The subject site was originally developed in Franklin County under the Light Industrial District which provided for manufacturing, commercial and residential uses. The site has over the last 50 years developed with residential, commercial and manufacturing uses. The property was annexed into Columbus in 1998 and no follow up zoning was initiated by the owner at that time. The owner is seeking the L-C-4 district to legalize the existing commercial uses and provide guidance for future redevelopment of the property. The property to the east is zoned for manufacturing uses (M-1) to the south and west is commercial in the County, and to the north is a city park. The proposed text will allow the continued use of the property and development standards for future redevelopment of the property.
2. PERMITTED USES: Those uses listed in C-3, C-2 and C-1 zoning classifications and only the following uses from the C-4 zoning district shall be permitted:
Appliance Stores
Automobile Accessories and Parts
Automobile Driving Training Facility
Caterers
Check Cashing and Loans
Consumer Goods Rental
Discount Department Stores
Electronics Stores
Floor Covering Stores
General Merchandise Stores
Household and Personal Goods Maintenance and Repair
Linen and Uniform Supply
Motor Vehicle Accessories and Parts Dealers
Reupholster and Furniture Repair
Sporting Goods and Outfitters Stores
Supermarkets
Used Merchandise Stores
Vending Machine Operators
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
Janitorial Services
Paint and Wallpaper Stores
Dwelling units, as allowed under C.C. 3356.05
The following C-3, C-2 and C-1uses shall be prohibited:
Armored car, investigation, guard and security services
Astrology, fortune telling and palm reading
Crematory
Display advertising
Funeral homes and services
Parking lots and garages
Repossession services
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Unless otherwise specified in the following text, the Development Standards shall be as specified in Chapter 3356 of Columbus City Code (C-4, Commercial District).
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback commitments.
1. The minimum building setback shall be 30 feet and minimum parking setback.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or other Traffic related commitments.
N/A
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open space and/or Screening commitments.
1. A tree row shall be established along Lockbourne Road containing one tree spaced every 30' along roadway. Trees shall be planted approximately 1' from road right-of-way and shall have a minimum caliper of 2" on planting.
2. The parking setback along Lockbourne Road, shall be screened from adjacent public right-of-way with a 3-4' average height continuous planting hedge, or earth mound and one tree per 40' of boundary of vehicular area or fraction thereof.
3. Adjacent to the city park (northern property line) the applicant shall install 3 deciduous and 1 evergreen tree per 100 linear feet within the setback area along the existing private street (Vernon Road).
D. Building design and/or Interior-Exterior treatment commitments.
1. Any mechanical equipment or utility hardware on the roof of a building shall be screened from view to prevent the equipment from being visible from the property line of the parcel. Ground mounted mechanical or utility equipment shall be fully screened from view from ground level by landscaping or any fence or wall utilizing comparable and compatible materials as the building materials.
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor display areas and/or other environmental commitments.
N/A
F. Graphics and Signage commitments.
1. All graphics and signage shall comply with the Graphics Code, Article 15, Title 33 of the Columbus City Code as it applies to the C-4 Commercial District and any variance to the sign requirements shall be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
G. Miscellaneous commitments.
1. At the time of redevelopment the developer shall install a sidewalk along its Lockbourne Road frontage.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.