Explanation
REZONING: Z03-012.
APPLICANT: Samuel M. Baker; c/o Robert Howarth, Atty.; 471 East Broad Street #2001; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Single-family residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5 -0) on May 8, 2003.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-R-2, Limited Residential District to permit the development of a single-family subdivision is consistent with the Westland Area Plan (1994) and development patterns established to the north and east. The limitation text provides development standards that address maximum density, public street connections to the north and to Galloway Road, a stub street to the south, minimum net floor area for living quarters for two-story residences, two reserves, one of which will protect an existing wetland, and commitments to the Department of Recreation and Parks and Franklin County Engineer's office.
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To rezone 973 GALLOWAY ROAD (43119), being 21.86± acres located on the west side of Galloway Road at the terminus of Greenhaven Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: L-R-2, Limited Residential District.
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WHEREAS, application #Z03-012 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 21.86± acres from R, Rural District, to L-R-2, Limited Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Westland Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-R-2, Limited Residential District to permit the development of a single-family subdivision is consistent with the Westland Area Plan (1994) and development patterns established to the north and east. The limitation text provides development standards that address maximum density, public street connections to the north and to Galloway Road, a stub street to the south, minimum net floor area for living quarters for two-story residences, two reserves, one of which will protect an existing wetland, and commitments to the Department of Recreation and Parks and Franklin County Engineer's office, 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:
973 GALLOWAY ROAD (43119), being 21.86± acres located on the west side of Galloway Road at the terminus of Greenhaven Avenue and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus being part of Virginia Military Survey No. 1473 and being all of that 21.803 acre tract of land conveyed to Samuel M. Baker of record in Deed Book 3061, Page 544 (all rererences used in this description refer to the records of Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio), and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner of said 21.803 acre tract being located SOUTH 3° 20' 39" WEST a distance of 1113.75 feet from a Franklin County survey control monument no. 2249 at the old centerline intersection of Galloway Road with the centerline of Hall Road said point being in the old centerline of Galloway Road.
Thence SOUTH 3° 20' 39" WEST with the centerline of said Galloway Road a distance of 592.49 feet to the northeast corner of a 22.30 acre tract conveyed to Edna M. Sheets (et al) of record in Deed Book 3044, Page 231;
Thence NORTH 86° 10' 38" WEST with the north line of said 22.30 acrea tract a distance of 1607.10 feet to the northwest corner of said 22.30 acre tract, being an easterly line of a 24.1772 acre tract of land conveyed to William C. Ruff and Richard W. Lamprecht of record in Instrument No. 199812160325114;
Thence NORTH 3° 20' 39" EAST with the easterly line of said 24.1772 acre tract a distance of 592.49 feet to the northeast corner of said 24.1772 acre tract, the south line of a 31.805 are tract of land conveyed to Parkmead Corporation of record in Instrument No. 200002170032684;
Thence SOUTH 86° 10' 38" EAST with the south line of said 24.1772 acre tract a distance of 1607.10 feet to the true point of beginning and containing 21.859 acres, more or less.
The above description was prepared by Robert E. Blackburn of Geo Graphics Inc., Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, Columbus, Ohio, from information obtained from all available records.
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: L-R-2, Limited Residential District.
Section 2. That a Height District of Thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-R-2, Limited Residential 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-R-2, Limited Residential District and Application among the records of the Building Services Division as required by Section 3370.03 of the Columbus City Codes; said plan being titled, "EXHIBIT FOR REZONING BAKER REAL ESTATE, GALLOWAY ROAD, 21.859 ACRES," and text titled, "LIMITATION TEXT," both signed by Robert Howarth, Attorney for the Applicant, and dated May 16, 2003, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-R-2, Limited Residential District
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 973 Galloway Road, Columbus, Ohio (43119).
OWNER: Samuel L. Baker; 3319 Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio (43227).
APPLICANT: Samuel L. Baker; c/o Robert Howarth, Atty.; 471 E. Broad Street, #2001; Columbus, OH (43215).
DATE OF TEXT: May 16, 2003
APPLICATION #: Z03-012
1. INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this application is to rezone 22± acres of land located in the City of Columbus. The parcel is currently undeveloped and zoned in the R-Rural District. This application proposes zoning this parcel L-R-2. Residential development has occurred to the east and north and is planned to the south.
2. PERMITTED USES: Allowable uses as set forth in Section 3332.003, Columbus City Code.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: As required for the R-2, Residential District, unless otherwise set forth in this limitation text or on the site plan titled "EXHIBIT FOR REZONING, BAKER REAL ESTATE, GALLOWAY ROAD, 21.859 ACRES, CITY OF COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO".
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Commitments.
1. The maximum number of lots shall be 87 which represents a density of four (4) dwelling units per acre.
2. Two-story residences shall have a minimum of 1250 sq. feet of minimum net floor area for living quarters.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. Access points shall be located east to Galloway Road, north as an extension of Drayson Road, and a stub street to the south for future development, all subject to final approval by the City of Columbus Transportation Division.
2. The entrance point on the east from Galloway Road shall consist of a 40 ft. radius.
3. There will be 50 feet of right-of-way dedicated from the centerline of Galloway Road.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open space and/or Screening Commitments.
1. Reserve "A" shall consist of 1.492± acres of Open Space located at the northeast corner of the site to preserve an existing wetland area. Reserve "A" shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association.
2. Reserve "B shall consist of 2.626± acres located along the western site boundary to provide Open Space and Detention Area. Reserve "B" shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association.
3. The developer shall install an evergreen tree every twenty-five feet along Galloway Road and Lots 1 and 87. Said evergreen trees shall be a minimumm five (5) feet high at the time of planting.
4. All trees and landscaping shall be well maintained. Dead items shall be replaced within six (6) months or the next planting season, whichever occurs first.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments. N/A
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas and/or Other Environmental Commitments.
The developer shall install decorative street light fixtures.
F. Graphics and 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 R-2, Residential District and any variance to those requirements will be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
G. Miscellaneous Commitments.
1. The developer shall comply with the city's Parkland Dedication Ordinance (per C.C. 3318.11) by paying cash on the basis of $20,000 per acre.
2. The developer shall contribute $5,000.00 to the Franklin County Engineer's Office for the signal at the intersection of Galloway and Hall Roads. This contribution will be due upon receipt of a driveway permit approval by the City of Columbus.
3. The developer shall provide either a sidewalk or bike path between the eastern edge of the parcel and Galloway Road.
4. Site Plan Revision Allowance. The Property shall be developed in general conformance with the Site Plan; however, the Site Plan may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical or other site data established at the time that development and engineering plans are completed. The Director of the Department of Development or the Director's designee may approve any slight adjustment to the Site Plan 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.