Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z03-068
APPLICANT: McGlaughlin Oil Company; c/o Edward W. Erfurt, III, Atty.; 85 East Gay Street, Suite 508; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Car Wash.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on October, 9 2003.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The Applicant requests the CPD, Commercial Planned Development district to develop a car wash. The site is located adjacent the Interstate 70 and Hilliard-Rome Road interchange in an area developed with similar commercial land-uses. The proposed use is consistent with the land-use recommendations of the West Columbus Interim Development Concept: 1991.
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To rezone 1116 EVANS WAY COURT (43228), being 0.79± acres located on the east side of Evans Way Court, 175± feet north of Fisher Road, From: C-4, Commercial Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning # Z03-068)
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WHEREAS, application #Z03-068 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 0.79± acres from C-4, Commercial District to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to construct the carwash in order that construction can commence before the winter sets in for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the Applicant requests the CPD, Commercial Planned Development district to develop a car wash. The site is located adjacent the Interstate 70 and Hilliard-Rome Road interchange in an area developed with similar commercial land-uses. The proposed use is consistent with the land-use recommendations of the West Columbus Interim Development Concept: 1991, 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:
1116 EVANS WAY COURT (43228), being 0.79± acres located on the east side of Evans Way Court, 175± feet north of Fisher Road and being more particularly described as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARCEL OF LAND TO BE RE-ZONED TO CPD:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner of the Fas Lube tract, thence along the north line of said tract North 83°04'09" West a distance of 285.15 feet to a point;
Thence North 6°55' 51" West a distance of 120.00 feet to a point;
Thence North 83°04'09" East a distance of 285.15 feet to a point;
Thence South 6°55' 51" East a distance of 120.00 feet to the place of beginning, and containing .7855 acres, more or less.
To Rezone From: C-4, Commercial 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 Development be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to make the said changes on the said original zoning map in the office of the Building Services Division and shall register a copy of the approved CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and Application among the records of the Building Services Division as required by Section 3311.12 of the Columbus City Codes; said plans being titled, "NEW CAR WASH FOR MCGLAUGHLIN OIL", signed by Steve Theodor, Applicant, and dated October 16, 2003 and text titled, "CPD TEXT", signed by Steve Theodor, Applicant, and dated October 8, 2003, and the text reading as follows:
CPD Text
PROPOSED DISTRICT: CPD Commercial Planned Development
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1116 Evans Way Court
OWNER: McGlaughlin Oil Company
APPLICANT: Same as owner
DATE OF TEXT: October 8 November 17, 2003
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z03-068
1. INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this rezoning is to modify Ordinance 1531-87 to permit a car wash.
2. PERMITTED USES: Permitted uses shall be those as governed by Chapter 3355, C-5, Commercial District, City of Columbus Zoning Code, except that drive-through carry-outs and adult bookstores/entertainment/motion picture, and billboards shall be prohibited.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Except as otherwise noted, the applicable development standards of Chapter 3355 shall apply.
A. Density, Lot, and/or Setback Commitments.
1. Setbacks: Setbacks are as shown on the site plan.
2. Density: Lot coverage for structures and paved areas may not exceed eighty-five per cent (85%) of net usable area (gross zoned acreage excluding publicly dedicated streets). Sidewalks and paved plazas at building entrances shall not be considered a part of lot coverage.
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and Other Traffic Related Commitments:
1. Traffic Access: Access to this parcel will be via a shared ingress/egress drive between this parcel and the parcel to the south.
2. Loading: The loading/service area shall not face Evans Way Court.
3. Parking: The number of parking spaces are shown on the site plan.
4. Stacking: Vehicle stacking will be 4 per bay for a total of 12, and vehicle drying spaces are not required.
B. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Spaces, and/or Screening Commitments:
1. All parking areas adjacent to Evans Way Court shall have headlight screening of 30 inches minimum height along and parallel to the site frontage as measured from the elevation of the nearest section of the adjacent parking areas. Landscaping with a fence, hedge, and/or earth-formed berm treatment shall be required parallel and adjacent to Evans Way Court within the parking and maneuvering setback area, for at least 50% of the frontage of the site. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained as shown on the Landscape Plan.
2. Tree plantings shall be required at a density of one per forty lineal feet of frontage at a minimum distance of 10 feet from and parallel to Evans Way Court.
3. All trees and landscaping shall be well-maintained. Dead items shall be replaced within six months or the next planting season, whichever occurs first.
4. All trees shall meet the following size requirements at the time of planting: Shade trees- 2-1/2 inch caliper, Ornamental trees- 1-1/2 inch caliper, Evergreen trees-5 feet in height. Tree caliper is measured six inches from the ground.
C. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments:
1. Building materials shall be brick, stone, split face block, fluted block, stucco, or glass, individually or in combination thereof. In addition, painted wood or vinyl siding as an accent material may be used, not to exceed 40% in area of each façade.
2. Pitched Roof: The building shall have a pitched roof with a slope of 5:12 minimum.
D. Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas, and/or Other Environmental Commitments:
1. All external outdoor lighting shall be cut-off fixtures (down lighting) and shall be designed to prevent off-site spillage.
3. All eternal outdoor fixtures to be used shall be from the same or similar manufacturer's type to insure compatibility.
4. Accent lighting shall be permitted providing such light source is concealed.
5. All light poles and standards shall be black, brown, or bronze in color, and shall not exceed 22 feet in height.
6. In front of the building at the portico there shall be space to display vending machines. The space shall be 6'-8" feet deep and 12 feet wide. This area shall contain only those items normally and customarily sold by this type of facility, including, but not limited to: washing and drying cloths, fragrances, other car care products, soft drink machines, and change machines.
E. Graphics and/or Signage Commitments:
1. All graphics and signage shall comply with the Graphics Code, Article 15, Title 33 of the Columbus City Code and any variance to those requirements shall be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
F. Variances Requested:
Stacking spaces as shown on site plan.
CPD REQUIREMENTS
A. Natural Environment
The property is located at the southwest corner of Hilliard-Rome Road and I-70. The site is essentially flat. It lies between two already developed parcels, one containing a Bob Evans Restaurant, and the other a Fas-Lube automobile oil changing facility. The property is zoned C-4.
B. Existing Land Use:
The existing land is used for commercial purposes.
C. Transportation and Circulation
Evans Way Court and the ingress/egress roadway have already been constructed.
D. Visual Form of the Environment
The site is generally flat but has an area for landscaping along Evans Way Court. There are no trees or other landscaping on the site.
E. View and Visibility
In the development of the subject property and in the location of the building, consideration has been given to the visibility and safety of the motorists and pedestrians. This new building will enhance the area.
F. Proposed Development
The applicant shall comply with the current city requirements regarding storm water runoff and sanitary sewers. Storm drainage has been accounted for on CC-13118.
G. Behavior Patterns
The subject property is at a location where traffic volumes already exist. The proposed development will emphasize existing behavior patterns. The shared ingress/egress drive will moderate turning traffic.
H. Emissions
The site is bordered by a restaurant on the north and an oil changing facility on the south. Odors will be comparable to those from these existing facilities. Outside noise should not increase noticeably with the addition of the automatic car washing machines and the self-service machines and vacuum cleaners. Trash will be placed in a dumpster contained in an enclosure complying with the requirements of Section 3342.09. There does not appear to be any threat of any unusual emissions from this facility.
The subject site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan. The site plan may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical or other site data developed at the time of 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 Development or his 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.