Explanation
Rezoning Application Z05-096
APPLICANT: Universal Properties of Ohio II, LLC; c/o Rocco A. Eramo, Manager; 1686 Williams Road; Columbus,
OH 43207.
PROPOSED USE: Storage and sales of salvaged automobiles.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on January 11, 2006.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-M, Limited
Manufacturing District will allow the storage and sales of salvaged automobiles contingent upon the
approval of a pending Special Permit application to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The proposed limitation text
incorporates use restrictions that are consistent with surrounding industrial zoning districts and includes screening. The
site is in the planning area of the South Alum Creek Neighborhood Plan (2004), which recommends industrial uses for this
location. The proposed L-M, Limited Manufacturing District is consistent with the zoning and development patterns
of the area, and the recommendation of the South Alum Creek Neighborhood Plan (2004).
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To rezone 1686 WILLIAMS ROAD (43207), being 6.62± acres located on the north side of Williams Road, 1820± feet west of Kleinline Lane, From: M-1, Manufacturing District To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning # Z05-096)
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WHEREAS, application #Z05-096 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 6.62± acres from M-1, Manufacturing District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing 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 pass this ordinance in order to close the sale of the property before the expiration of the sales contract, 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 requested L-M,
Limited Manufacturing District will allow the storage and sales of salvaged automobiles contingent upon
the approval of a pending Special Permit application to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The proposed limitation text
incorporates use restrictions that are consistent with surrounding industrial zoning districts and includes screening. The
site is in the planning area of the South Alum Creek Neighborhood Plan (2004), which recommends industrial uses for this
location. The proposed L-M, Limited Manufacturing District is consistent with the zoning and development patterns of
the area, and the recommendation of the South Alum Creek Neighborhood Plan (2004), 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:
1686 WILLIAMS ROAD (43207), being 6.62± acres located on the north side of Williams Road, 1820± feet west of Kleinline Lane, and being more particularly described as follows:
EXHIBIT A
Situated in the County of Franklin in the State of Ohio and in the City of Columbus and bounded and described as follows:
Being situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, Southwest Quarter Section 12, Township 4, Range 22, Congress Lands, and being a part of a 16.98 acre tract deeded to Peter Czompi in Deed Book 1260, Page 179, Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a nail in the south line of said Section 12, and in the centerline of Williams Road, at the southeasterly corner of the T. and V. M. White 0.174 acre tract, (12-10-60) and the southwesterly corner of said 16.98 acre tract, (formerly southeast corner of the W. S. Johnson (tract).
Thence North 0 deg. 19 min. West, along the westerly line of said 16.98 acre tract, and along the easterly line of said 0.174 acre tract, and along the easterly line of the W. S. Johnson tract (10-4-44), a distance of 714.0 feet to a found stone at the northwesterly corner of said 16.98 acre tract, and the southwesterly corner of the F. Vlack 16.695 acre tract, (4-10-61), passing an iron pin on line at 20.0 feet;
Thence North 89 deg. 26. min. East, along the northerly line of said 16.98 acre tract, and along the southerly line of said F. Vlack tract, a distance of 402.8 feet to an iron pin;
Thence South 1 deg. 17 min. East, across said 16.98 acre tract, a distance of 716.2 feet to a nail in the centerline of said Williams Road, and in the south line of said 16.98 acre tract, and in the south line of said 16.98 acre tract, and in the south line of said Section 12, passing an iron pin on line at 696.2 feet;
Thence South 89 deg. 44 min. West, along the south line of said Section 12 and along the south line of said 16.98 acre tract, and along the centerline of said Williams Road, a distance of 414.8 feet to the place of beginning, containing 6.710 acres, subject, however, to all legal highways and easements of record.
Commonly known as 1686 Williams Road, Columbus, Ohio 43207
Tax parcel no. 530-112961
To Rezone From: from M-1, Manufacturing 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 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 L-M, Limited Manufacturing 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 OVERLAY TEXT," signed by Rocco A. Eramo, Manager of Universal Properties of Ohio, II, LLC, dated December 2, 2005, and the text reading as follows:
L I M I T A T I O N OV E R L A Y T E X T
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-M Limited Manufacturing District
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1686 Williams Road, Columbus, OH 43207
OWNER: Universal Properties of Ohio, II, LLC
APPLICANT: Rocco A. Eramo, Manager
DATE OF TEXT: 12/2/2005
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z05-096
1. INTRODUCTION: The 6.62 +- acre site is currently zoned M-1 and is developed as an office and yard for storage of Heavy Equipment for a site development contractor John Eramo & Sons, Inc. The site is surrounded to the North with L-M zoning for NER/COPART current operation; to the east a salvage yard zoned M-1, to the south a Salvage Yard in Obetz. To the west is Copart's existing driveway, a railroad and warehouse district zoned M. The requested L-M Limited Manufacturing District will establish development standards that are consistent with surrounding L-M and M districts.
2. PERMITTED USES: Those uses permitted under Sections 3363.01-3363.14 M, Manufacturing District of the Columbus City Code excluding all commercial uses permitted in Section 3363.01 except for office uses and allowing the following:
1. A "salvage motor vehicle auction" business, as that term is defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 4738.01(C), in which motor vehicles, weather operational or non operational, are auctioned shall be a permitted use:
2. A "salvage motor vehicle pool" business, as that term is defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 4738.01(D), in which motor vehicles, whether operational or non operational, are stored, displayed, or sold, shall be a permitted use:
3. Except as provided for in Paragraph 1& 2, above, no other uses identified in Section 3363.16 (Other more objectionable uses permitted only in M, Manufacturing Districts) shall be permitted.
Except as further limited by the foregoing, use and development of the property shall be governed by the applicable requirements of the M, Manufacturing District, Chapter 3363, Columbus Codes.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. Density, Lot, and/o Setback Commitments. N/A
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. All circulation, curb cuts and access points shall be subject to the approval of the Division of Transportation.
2. The center and east access point to Williams Road shall be eliminated.
3. The existing driveways and parking areas in front of the office shall remain for employee parking.
4. An existing gate located at the southwest corner of the office building shall remain for fire, police and refuse collection.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space, and/or Screening Commitments.
1. The developer will install an 8-foot high security fence with 100% opacity at the
code-required set back along Williams Road.
2. The property currently has six mature trees and grass for landscaping which will remain.
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 meet the following minimum size at the time of planting: Shade trees 2 ½" caliper, Ornamental trees 1 ½" caliper; Evergreen trees 5 feet in height. Tree caliper is measured six (6) inches from ground.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments. N/A
E. Dumpster, Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas, and/or other Environmental Commitments. N/A
F. 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 will be submitted to the
Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
G. Miscellaneous Commitments. N/A
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.