Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-053
APPLICANT: Airport Commerce Park LLC; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Less-objectionable manufacturing uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on January 9, 2025.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with manufacturing facilities in the R, Rural District. The requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District will allow less-objectionable manufacturing uses. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy (2008), which recommends “Mixed Use” land uses at this location. The proposal is consistent with this recommendation and will conform existing conditions. Therefore, Staff is in support of this request.
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To rezone 2897 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), being 2.3± acres located on the southeast side of Johnstown Road; 170± feet west of Bridgeway Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-053).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-053 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 2.3± 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 City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District is consistent with the land use recommendation of the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy and will conform existing uses; 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:
2897 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), being 2.3± acres located on the southeast side of Johnstown Road; 170± feet west of Bridgeway Avenue, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, Township of Mifflin, Quarter Township 4, Township 1, Range 17, United States Military Lands, being part of a 2.72 acre tract of land described in deed to Airport Commerce Park, LLC of record in Instrument Number 202209220135282, all references to records being on file in the Office of the Recorder, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more fully described herein;
COMMENCING at Franklin County Geodetic Survey Monument Number 5739 at the centerline intersection of Johnstown Road and Bridgeway Avenue of record in Plat Book 114, Pages 18-20;
Thence South 61°57'59" West, a distance of 230.88 feet with the centerline of said Johnstown Road, to the northeast corner of said 2.72 acre tract, and being at the northwest corner of a 0.221 acre tract of land described in deed to Columbus Municipal Airport Authority of record in Instrument Number 200209250239922;
Thence South 28°02'03" West, a distance of 30.00 feet with the northeast line of said 2.72 acre tract and with the southwest line of said 0.221 acre tract, to the southeast right-of-way line of said Johnstown Road and being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence SOUTHEASTERLY, a distance of 469 feet, more or less, with the northeast line of said 2.72 acre tract, with the southwest line of said 0.221 acre tract, and with the southwest line of an original 1.04 acre tract of land (Parcel Number Two) described in deed to Gregory C. Pedersen of record in Instrument Number 199907300194067, to the southeast corner of said 2.72 acre tract, being at the southwest corner of said 1.04 acre tract, being on the north line of a 16 foot private drive of record in Deed Book 93, Page 100 and in Deed Book 1188, Page 253, and being on the existing City of Columbus and Mifflin Township line of record in Ordinance Number 9-68 and in Miscellaneous Record Volume 144, Page 491;
Thence WESTERLY, a distance of 391 feet, more or less, with the south line of said 2.72 acre tract, with the north line of said 16 foot private drive, and with said existing City of Columbus and Mifflin Township line, to the southwest corner of said 2.72 acre tract, being on an east line of said 16 foot private drive, and being an angle point of said existing City of Columbus and Mifflin Township line;
Thence NORTHERLY, a distance of 315 feet, more or less, with the west line of said 2.72 acre tract, with an east line of said 16 foot private drive, and with said existing City of Columbus and Mifflin Township line, to the southeast right-of-way line of said Johnstown Road and being an angle point of said existing City of Columbus and Mifflin Township line;
Thence NORTHEASTERLY, a distance of 167 feet, more or less, crossing said 2.72 acre tract and with the southeast right-of-way line of said Johnstown Road, to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 2.3± acres, more or less.
The above description is based on deeds of record and available existing surveys; the aforementioned description is not intended to be used for the transfer of real property. The acreages and distances shown are intended for annexation purposes only.
Area to be annexed shall be an Expedited II annexation, with 706 feet contiguity with the existing corporation line of the City of Columbus, having a total perimeter of 1,342 feet that contains 52.6% contiguity with existing corporation lines of the City of Columbus.
To Rezone From: R, Rural 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 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 plan titled, “ZONING PLAN,” dated January 9, 2025, and said text titled, “LIMITATION TEXT,” dated December 31, 2024, both signed by David Hodge, Attorney for the Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
Location: 2897 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), being 2.3± acres located on the southeast side of Johnstown Road; 170± feet west of Bridgeway Avenue (445-318735; No Group).
Existing Zoning: R, Rural District.
Request: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (H-35).
Proposed Use: Less-objectionable manufacturing uses.
Applicant(s): Airport Commerce Park LLC; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120; New Albany, OH 43054.
Owner(s): Airport Commerce Park LLC; c/o Jeff Gregg; 875 North High Street, Suite 300; Columbus, OH 43215
Date of Text: December 31, 2024
I. INTRODUCTION:
The Applicant seeks to rezone a +/- 2.3 acre site located 2897 Johnstown Road from R, Rural-Annex District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. The site consists of one parcel. The site is developed with three warehouse/office buildings which total approximately 35,000 square feet of building area. The Site was recently annexed from Mifflin Township into the City of Columbus. Applicant now submits this rezoning application to rezone the site to a comparable zoning district to continue its existing use.
The adjacent properties to the west and south are City of Columbus and they are zoned M, Manufacturing District. The adjacent property to the east is Mifflin Township property and it is used for similar warehouse and transportation uses.
The site is situated within the boundary of an area commission. The site is situated within the boundary of the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy Plan (2008) which recommends mixed use.
The Applicant does not propose any new development, but rather to maintain and legitimize the existing site and uses. The requested Limited-Manufacturing District commits to prohibit objectionable manufacturing uses and the existing conditions Zoning Site Plan.
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: N/A
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or other Traffic Related Commitments:
The property owner shall dedicate right-of-way along its Johnstown Road frontage the amount of which shall be determined by the City of Columbus Division of Traffic Management.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space, and/or Screening Commitments: N/A
D. Building Design and/or Exterior Treatment Commitments: N/A
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 general conformance with the submitted exhibit titled “Zoning Plan.” The plan 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 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 parking spaces as depicted on the site plan may be moved or relocated subject to meeting the minimum number of required parking spaces and standards of Chapter 3312 unless otherwise approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA). If right-of-way is dedicated and results in a reduction of required parking, a parking reduction variance will be required from the BZA.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.