Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z23-053
APPLICANT: Moody Engineering; c/o Gary Davis; 300 Spruce Street, Suite 200; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Library expansion and parking lots.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on March 14, 2024.
SOUTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of two parcels developed with a library and parking lot in the C-3, Commercial District and CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, respectively, and one undeveloped parcel in the R-3, Residential District. The C-3 District parcel is subject to the Cleveland Avenue/South Linden Urban Commercial Overlay (UCO). The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow an expansion of the existing library and new parking lots. The CPD text includes use restrictions and supplemental development standards that address building and parking setbacks, landscaping, exterior building materials, and dumpster enclosure, and includes a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevations. Code modifications to parking aisle, loading space, and UCO building design standards are included in the text. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the South Linden Land Use Plan (2018), which recommends “Mixed Use 2” land uses at this location, and includes complete adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). Staff supports the requested CPD district because it is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation which supports institutional uses, establishes appropriate use restrictions and supplemental development standards, and includes a site plan and building elevations consistent with C2P2 Design Guidelines.
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To rezone 2223 CLEVELAND AVE. (43211), being 0.64± acres located at the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Kenmore Road, From: C-3, Commercial District, CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and R-3, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency.(Rezoning #Z23-053).
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WHEREAS, application #Z23-053 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.64± acres from C-3, Commercial District, CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and R-3, Residential District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the South Linden Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District is consistent with South Linden Land Use Plan’s land use recommendation, and includes development text, a site plan, and building elevations consistent with C2P2 Design Guidelines; now, therefore; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass this ordinance to enable construction of the proposed Linden Library Renovation/Addition expediently within the planned schedule for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; 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:
2223 CLEVELAND AVE. (43211), being 0.64± acres located at the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Kenmore Road, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin and in the City of Columbus:
Being Lot Number Six (6); Seven (7); Eight (8); Nine (9); and Ten (10), in MAPLE VIEW ADDITION, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 7, page 414, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
Parcel Number: 010-060963, 010-005907 and 010-060998
Property Address: 2223-2245 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
To Rezone From: C-3, Commercial District, CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and R-3, Residential District,
To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the CPD, Commercial Planned Development 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 CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and Application among the records of the Department of Building and Zoning Services as required by Section 3311.12 of the Columbus City Codes; said text titled, “CPD, COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TEXT,” site plan titled, “PROPOSED SITE PLAN,” and building elevation plans titled, “EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - OVERALL, SHEETS A301 & A302,” all dated March 21, 2024, signed by Lauren Hagan, the Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
CPD, COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TEXT
PROPOSED DISTRICTS: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
PARCEL ID: 010-060963, 010-005907, 010-060998
OWNER: Columbus Metropolitan Library
APPLICANT: Moody Engineering, Inc.
DATE OF TEXT: 3/6/2024
APPLICATION: Z23-053
1. INTRODUCTION: The proposed development includes an addition to the existing Linden Library on parcel 010-060963 and reconfiguring the existing parking lot on parcel 010-005907 to provide better functionality and aesthetics. New parking to support the expanded library is to be constructed on 010-060998 which was two former residential lots that have been purchased by the library. Parcel “A” is PID 010-060963 and is the site of the library structure currently zoned C3, Parcel “B” is PID 010-005907 currently zoned CPD and contains parking for the library. Parcel “C” is PID 010-060998 and is currently vacant land zoned R3.
2. PERMITTED USES: The permitted uses for the subject site shall be a library and parking lots to support the library.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Unless otherwise indicated in this text the applicable development standards are contained in Chapter 3355 C-3, Commercial of the Columbus City Code and additionally Parcel “A” is subject to the Chapter 3372 Urban Commercial Overlay.
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Requirements:
Parcel A:
Building Setbacks shall conform to 3372.604
Parcel B:
Parking Setback from Kohr Place shall be 10’
Parking Setback from West property line shall be 10’
Parking Setback from alley shall be 0’
Parcel C:
Parking Setback from Kenmore Road shall be 14’
Parking Setback from West property line shall be 10’
Parking Setback from alley shall be 0’
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments:
The access points shall be as shown on the submitted CPD Site Plan, subject to review and approval by the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management. The access points shall be shown on the submitted site plan titled “Site Plan” and dated 03/21/2024.
C. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments
Building design shall conform to the requirements of the 3372 Urban Commercial Overlay except as noted in the Modifications section of this document.
D. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments:
1. Screening along Kohr Place (public street) on North side of Parking Lot:
The existing headlight screening comprised of deciduous trees and evergreen shrubs abutting Kohr Place at the North parking lot shall be preserved. If damaged during construction, they will be replaced in kind.
2. Screening of Residential Zoned Property Preserve on West side of Parking Lot shall consist of the following:
a. The existing evergreen trees along the residential zoned property on the West side of the North parking lot shall be preserved. If damaged during construction, they will be replaced in kind.
b. Screening with evergreen trees of a height no less than 5’-0” tall at time of planting and with an opacity not less than 75 percent along the residential zoned property shall be installed on the West side of the South parking lot.
c. A decorative metal or a wood board on board privacy fence with a minimum height of four (4) feet shall be installed on the inner side of the proposed landscaping along the western property line. Existing fencing may be maintained to satisfy this requirement.
3. Screening along Kenmore Road (public street) on the South side of Parking Lot shall consist of the following:
a. Headlight screening abutting Kenmore Road will be comprised of evergreen shrubs at a minimum of 24” at the time of planting and with an opacity not less than 75 percent at a width of 4’-0”.
b. Deciduous Shade trees shall be a minimum of 2” caliper at time of planting and placed one every 30’-0” linear feet.
4. Site landscaping shall be in general conformance with the attached site plan, and individual plant species as listed on the plant material list may be substituted with similar species. The plan may be slightly 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 plan 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.
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas and/or Other Environmental Commitments:
A dumpster pad will be located on parcel “C” to serve the needs of the library. The dumpster pad shall be large enough to contain two dumpsters and will be screened in accordance with Sections 3312.15 and 3321.01 unless otherwise varied by the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
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 C-3, Community Scale Commercial District and Urban Commercial Overlay (UCO). Variances to the sign requirements, if any, shall be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
G. Modification of Code Standards:
1. Section 3312.49 Part C: Modified to allow 59 parking spaces provided in lieu of the 69 number of required spaces for the library.
2. Section 3312.53: Modified to waive the requirement for a loading space and allow loading from the parking lot aisle.
3. Section 3372.605:
Part A: Modified to permit the single main entrance door located in rear of the structure
Part C: Modified to allow spacing vertical breaks in excess of every 15-35 feet. The proposed design really does not have specific vertical breaks though there is enough visual interest to not be flat.
Part D: Modified to allow 31 percent of the area between 2 feet and 10 feet above the sidewalk to be glass. Modified to allow the design proposed various glazing selections. First floor will contain all clear glazing with spandrel in minimal locations.
Part E: Modified to allow clear, spandrel, and a fitted glazing the will be gradient from 0 -100% clear to provide diffused lighting that will create a soft glow in the evenings.
H. Miscellaneous Commitments:
1. The subject site shall be in accordance with the site plan titled “Proposed Site Plan” and dated 03/21/2024. The site plan may be slightly 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 site plan 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 building elevations titled “Exterior Elevations - Overall Sheets A301 & A302” and dated 03/21/2024 shall be developed in accordance with the submitted building elevations; however, the building elevations may be slightly adjusted to reflect architectural, engineering, topographical, or other development 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 building elevations 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.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or 10 days after its passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.