Explanation
Rezoning Application Z03-120
APPLICANT: George J. Stump; c/o Jill Tangeman, Atty.; 600 South High Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-family residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on
March 11, 2004.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District would permit multi-family residential development consistent with the land use patterns of the area. Due to the change in Dublin's Community Plan for the land on west side of Sawmill Road and significant retail and multi-family residential development anticipated in that vicinity, deviation from the Northwest Plan (1991) recommendation for single-family development can be supported.
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To rezone 8400 SAWMILL ROAD (43065), being 4.48± acres located on the east side of Sawmill Road, 106± feet north of Berber Street, From: R, Rural District To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning # Z03-120)
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WHEREAS, application #Z03-120 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 4.48± acres from R, Rural District, to L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District 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 the applicant has agreed to make certain road improvements to Sawmill Road that benefits the area 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-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District would permit multi-family residential development consistent with the land use patterns of the area. Due to the change in Dublin's Community Plan for the land on the west side of Sawmill Road and significant retail and multi-family residential development anticipated in that vicinity, deviation from the Northwest Plan (1991) recommendation for single-family development can be supported, 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:
8400 SAWMILL ROAD (43065), being 4.48± acres located on the east side of Sawmill Road, 106± feet north of Berber Street, and being more particularly described as follows:
Legal Description for Application Z03-120
8400 Sawmill Road
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, Township of Perry, being part of Farm Lot 36 of Tuller's Survey of Section 1, Township 2, Range 19 United States Military Lands and all of the George J. and Doris A. Stump 2.257 Acre tract Deed Book 3191, Page 102 and the Lewis J. and Doreen L. Jones 2.243 tract Deed Book 3191, Page 100, Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio (all references made are of said Recorder's Office, unless otherwise noted) and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of the Franklin County Commissioners 0.249 Acre tract (O.R.V. 32213 B-12; Parcel No. 20-WD), at the southwest corner of said 2.243 Acre tract, in the east right of way of Sawmill Road (50 feet from centerline) and at the intersection of the existing City of Columbus Corporation Lines, as established by Ordinance Numbers 1823-85 (Official Record Volume 6486 D-08) and 1504-99 (Instrument Number 200001180011189);
Thence, along the east line of said 0.249 Acre tract, the east line of said Sawmill Road, along said Corporation Line 1504-99, the west line of said 2.243 and 2.257 Acre tracts and the east line of the Franklin County Commissioners 0.251 Acre tract (O.R.V. 32213 B-09; Parcel No. 21-WD), NORTHERLY, approximately 435.8 feet, at the northeast corner of said 0.251 Acre tract, the northwest corner of said 2.257 Acre tract, in the south line of the Board of Education of the Dublin Local School District 0.662 Acre tract and the intersection of said Corporation Line 1504-99 with the City of Columbus Corporation Line, as established by Ordinance Number 2876-88 (Official Record Volume 12844 D-08);
Thence, along said Corporation Line 2876-88, the north line of said 2.257 Acre tract and the south line of said 0.662 Acre tract, EASTERLY, approximately 449.4 feet, at the northeast corner of said 2.257 Acre tract, the northwest corner of Lot 182 of Summit View Woods Section 2 (Plat Book 70, Page 35) and the intersection of said Corporation Line 2876-88 with the said Corporation Line 1823-85;
Thence, along the east line of said 2.257 and 2.243 Acre tracts, the west line of said Lot 182, the west line of Lots 181 and 180 of said Summit View Woods Section 2, the west line of Lot 328 of Summit View Woods Section 5 Part 2 (Plat Book 80, Page 42), SOUTHERLY, approximately 433.5 feet, at the southeast corner of said 2.243 Acre tract, an angle point in said Corporation Line 1823-85 and an angle point in the north line of Lot 331 of said Summit View Woods Section 5 Part 2;
Thence, along the south line of said 2.243 Acre tract, said Corporation Line
1823-85, along the north line of said Lot 331 and Lots 332, 333, 334, 335, 336 and part of 337 of said Summit View Woods Section 5 Part 2, WESTERLY, approximately 449.4 feet, to the place of beginning CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 4.484 ACRES.
To Rezone From: from R, Rural District,
To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment 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-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential 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 Jill Tangeman, Applicant, dated March 25, 2004, and reading as follows:
LIMITATION OVERLAY TEXT
Zoning District: L-AR-12
Property Location: 4.484 +/- acres located at 8400 Sawmill Road and 8354 Sawmill Road
Owners: George J. Stump and Doris A. Stump; Lewis J. Jones and Doreen L. Jones
Applicants: Preferred Real Estate Investments II, LLC, George J. Stump and Doris A. Stump; Lewis J. Jones and Doreen L. Jones
Date of Text: March 25, 2004
Application No.: Z03-120
1. Introduction: The subject site is approximately 4.484 +/- acres located on Sawmill Road. The site, currently owned by George J. and Doris A. Stump and Lewis J. and Doreen L. Jones, was recently annexed to the City of Columbus. The applicants are proposing to rezone the property for a multi-family use with fifty-two (52) townhouse units with a density not to exceed twelve units per acre.
2. Permitted Uses: The uses permitted shall be those uses permitted in Sections 3333.02 and 3333.06 of the Columbus City Code.
3. Development Standards: Unless otherwise indicated in this text, the applicable development standards of Chapter 3333 Apartment Districts of the Columbus City Code shall apply.
A. Density, Height and Setback Commitments.
1. The height district shall be H-35, allowing for a mean 35-foot height limitation in accordance with the Columbus City Code.
2. No more than fifty-two (52) units shall be built on the site.
B. Access, Parking and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. Access shall be in accordance with the review and approval of the City of Columbus Division of Transportation. Access from the site onto Sawmill Road shall be limited to right turns only.
2. A sidewalk will be constructed along Sawmill Road to allow pedestrian access to the neighboring school site and park area.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments.
1. Screening shall be installed along the required minimum twenty-five (25) foot perimeter setback of the site to the south and the east to augment existing trees where applicable and shall provide seventy-five percent (75%) opacity. Screening may consist of a combination of earth mounding, landscaping, walls, and/or fences. Landscaping shall be a mixture of evergreen trees, deciduous trees and shrubs consisting of the following: Red Maple, Linden, River Birch, Crabapple, Washington Hawthorne, Colorado Spruce, Burning Bush, Vibumum, Sweetspire, Dense Yew, Hick's Yew and a variety of perennials and annuals. All trees shall meet the following minimum size at the time of planting: 2 1/2" caliper for shade trees; 1 1/2" caliper for ornamental trees; 5 feet in height for evergreen trees. Tree caliper is measured six (6) inches from the ground. All trees and landscaping shall be well maintained. Dead items shall be replaced within six months or at the next planting season, whichever occurs first.
2. An existing landscape buffer runs along the south and east sides of the site. The applicant shall use best efforts to preserve this existing tree line. Additional trees and shrubs will be added to fill in gaps as needed to achieve the seventy-five percent (75%) opacity.
3. The Developer will be making a contribution of cash in lieu of dedicating land for park use at the time of zoning clearance.
4. The Developer will construct a fence along Sawmill Road which shall be a rail fence similar or equal in character to that seen along Route 33. The Developer will also install a hedge along Sawmill Road which shall be equal to the height of the fence.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments.
1. The main exterior building material shall be wood, wood composition siding, vinyl, brick, stone, or cultured stone or a combination thereof. The front of each building will be at least fifty percent (50%) brick. No white vinyl will be used on any building.
2. Dwelling units may be used as model homes for the purpose of marketing and sales. No more than two (2) units may be used for model homes at any time.
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display and Other Environmental Commitments.
1. Main entry features will be landscaped and lit with concealed uplights.
2. Lighting poles shall be cut-off fixture types. All lighting poles, signs, frames and/or supports shall be uniform and be either black or dark bronze in color. Street lights shall match those used on Berber Street in the Summit View Woods subdivision and shall otherwise meet the specifications set forth in the Sawmill Corridor Development Standards.
F. Graphics.
1. All signage and graphics shall conform to the Columbus Graphics Code. Any variances needed from the applicable graphics requirements shall be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission.
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.