Explanation
Rezoning Application Z14-017
APPLICANT: Preferred Real Estate Investments II, LLC; Deanna R. Cook, Attorney; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on July 10, 2014.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 5.29± acre site is currently developed with a mulch business and zoned M-2, Manufacturing District. The proposed L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District, will permit the construction of a multi-unit residential development with up to 150 units (28.4 units per acre). Companion CV14-028 is also requested to vary the required twenty-five (25) foot setback along the south boundary of the site to five (5) feet. The site is located within the boundaries of the Far North Plan (1994), which is currently under revision, and does not provide a specific land use recommendation for this parcel. Due to the transitional nature of the site, another multi-unit development approximately 300 feet to the west and significant setbacks from the existing single family development, Staff has determined this proposed is sensitive to and compatible with the surrounding development. The request will also replace more intense manufacturing zoning with a consolidated residential development that incorporates a specific site plan and development standards. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning.
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To rezone 7503 WORTHINGTON-GALENA ROAD (43085), being 5.29± acres located on the west side of Worthington-Galena Road, 97± feet south of Larkfield Drive, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z14-017).
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WHEREAS, application #Z14-017 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 5.29± acres from M-2, Manufacturing District, to L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the proposed L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will permit the construction of a multi-unit residential development with up to 150 units. The proposal is sensitive to and compatible with the surrounding development due to the transitional nature of the site, another multi-unit development approximately 300 feet to the west and significant setbacks from the existing single family development; 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 begin construction as soon as possible 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:
7503 WORTHINGTON-GALENA ROAD (43085), being 5.29± acres located on the west side of Worthington-Galena Road, 97± feet south of Larkfield Drive, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, and City of Columbus, and containing 5.294 acres more or less, and being the remaining part of a 51.226 acre more or less acre tract, of Farm Lot 5, Section 1, Township 2, Range 18, and being more particularly described as follows;
Beginning for reference at a railroad spike found in the centerline of Worthington-Galena Road and the southeasterly corner of Worthington Village North, Section 1 of Plat Book 81, Pg 74 of the Franklin County Recorders Office, and being "THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;"
thence with the centerline of said road, S 39°26'09"W a distance of 425.54 feet to the northeast corner of Millcraft Paper Company, OR 04619 C-02 of the Franklin County Recorders Office, and a railroad spike found,
thence with the northerly line of said Millcraft Paper Company, OR 04619 C-02 of the Franklin County Recorders Office and the southerly line of the herein described 5.294 acre tract, N 87°36'l 1" W a distance of 550.75' to the southeast corner of Worthington Village North, Section 3 of Plat Book 85, Pg 19 of the Franklin County Recorders Office, and an iron pin found,
thence with the easterly line of said Worthington Village North, Section 3 of Plat Book 85, Pg 19 of the Franklin County Recorders Office and westerly line of the herein described 5.294 acre tract, N 02°24'07" E a distance of 339.74' to a point on the southerly line of Worthington Village.North, Section 1 of Plat Book 81, Pg 74 of the Franklin County Recorders Office, and an iron pin found,
thence with the southerly line of said Worthington Village North, Section 1 of Plat Book 81, Pg 74 of the Franklin County Recorders Office, and the northerly line of the herein described 5.294 acre tract, S 87°35'53" a distance of 806.97 feet to a railroad spike found in the centerline of Worthington-Galena Road and "THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING," containing 5.294 acres more or less.
Subject to any and all easements, restrictions, right-of-ways and highways of previous record.
Basis of bearing: Southerly subdivision of Worthington Village North Section 1 of Plat Book 81, Pg 74 of the Franklin County Recorders Office, and being S 87°35'53" E.
To Rezone From: from M-2, Manufacturing District
To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential 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-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential 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 plan titled, "CONCEPT PLAN," and said text titled, "LIMITATION OVERLAY TEXT," both signed by Deanna R. Cook, Attorney for the Applicant, dated July 8, 2014, and reading as follows:
Limitation Overlay Text
Proposed District: L-AR-1
Property Address: 7503 Worthington-Galena Road
Owners: Paul Schrock, et. al.
Applicant: Preferred Real Estate Investments II LLC
Date of Text: July 8, 2014
Application No: Z14-017/14335-00000-00201 (as amended by rezoning application filed May 21, 2014)
1. Introduction: The subject site is located south of Worthington Woods Boulevard on Worthington Galena Road. The site is currently zoned M2. The site is surrounded by a single family subdivision (zoned L-R-2) on the north and west and by other M2 uses on the east and south. The site is currently used for a mulch business. The applicant is seeking to rezone the site to L-AR-1 to allow for the construction of a multi-family apartment project. The site is ideal for this type of zoning because the multi-family project will help buffer the existing single family development from nearby manufacturing uses, and the multi-family parcel will serve as a transition from a single family subdivision to parcels used for manufacturing uses. The multi-family project will have little impact on existing roadways, and support services, leisure activities and working environments are nearby.
2. Permitted Uses: Multi-family uses as shown on the "Concept Plan."
3. Development Standards:
A. Density, Lot, and/or Setback Commitments.
1. The maximum number of dwelling units shall be 150.
2. The parking and building setback shall be 25 feet on the north and west. The parking and building setback shall be 5 feet on the south, conditioned on the approval of the council variance application which was filed along with the rezoning application for the reduced perimeter yard setback on the south. The parking setback from Worthington Galena Road shall be 25 feet from the edge of the existing right of way, and the building setback from Worthington Galena Road shall be 30 feet from the edge of the existing right of way.
3. Maximum building height shall be 35'.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. All curb cuts and access points shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public Service Department for the City of Columbus.
2. There shall be an internal pedestrian pathway network constructed that will connect each of the proposed apartment buildings to a public sidewalk. The pathways shall have a minimum of 5 feet in width. This network shall connect to a sidewalk to be constructed on Worthington Galena Road, which sidewalk shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width.
3. Roadway widening shall be provided on Worthington-Galena Road at the site access point to provide a northbound left turn lane.
4. Columbus City Code Section 4309.17 requires a right-of-way dedication of thirty feet (30') from the existing centerline of Worthington-Galena Road, with which the developer will comply.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments.
1. The 25' setback area to the north and west shall be landscaped with deciduous, evergreen, or ornamental trees, totaling a minimum of 5 trees per 100 linear feet or fraction thereof. Trees can be randomly spaced to replicate a natural tree row or formally planted.
2. Minimum size of all trees at installation shall be 2 inches caliper for deciduous; and 6 feet in height for evergreen. Tree caliper is measured six (6) inches from the ground.
3. The owner and/or developer shall construct and maintain a six foot fence along that portion of the northern and western boundary of the subject site which abuts the Worthington Village North subdivision, as said fence is shown on the Concept Plan.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Commitments.
1. Maximum height of light poles shall be eighteen feet.
2. All external lighting (parking and wall-mounted) shall be cut-off fixtures (down lighting) and shall be designed to prevent offsite spillage.
3. Lights shall be of the same or similar type and color.
4. Buildings will be constructed with an exterior mixture of (i) brick and/or stone veneer, and (ii) cementitious wood and/or vinyl siding.
E. Graphics and/or Signage Commitments.
1. All graphics and signage shall comply with Article 15, Chapter 33 of the Columbus City Code and any variance to those requirements will be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
F. Miscellaneous
1. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the submitted Concept Plan. The plan may be adjusted slightly to reflect engineering, topographical or other site data developed at the time that development and engineering plans are completed. Any 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.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. 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.