Explanation
Rezoning Application Z03-043
APPLICANT: Bruce C. Johnson, 2601 Minerva Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229
PROPOSED USE: Two-family residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on July 10, 2003.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed two-family dwellings are consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area.
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To rezone 2440 STRIMPLE AVENUE (43229), being 0.37± acres located on the north side of Strimple Avenue, 169± feet west of Cleveland Avenue, From: R-1, Residential District, To: L-R-2F, Limited Residential District. (Rezoning # Z03-043)
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WHEREAS, application #Z03-043 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 0.37± acres from R-1, Residential District to L-R-2F, Limited Residential 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 proposed two-family dwellings are consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area, 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:
2440 STRIMPLE AVENUE (43229), being 0.37± acres located on the north side of Strimple Avenue, 169± feet west side of Cleveland Avenue, and being more particularly described as follows:
Being situated in the County of Franklin, State of Ohio and in the City of Columbus and bounded and described as follows:
Surveyor's Description Of A 0.367 Acre Tract of Land For Bruce C. Johnson an Charlene L. Johnson
Situate in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus and bounded and described as follows:
Being all of Lot Numbers 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105 in BLOCK NO. 3 as numbered and delineated in "VILLA PARK SUBDIVISION" of record in Plat Book 12, page 5, as conveyed to Bruce C. Johnson and Charlene L. Johnson by deeds of record in Official Record 25932, I-16 (Lot 99-105) and 26463, J-20 (Lot 98): all references to the Recorder's Office, Franklin County Ohio, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pipe (3/4" I.D.) Found in the northeast corner of said Lot Number 105, in the northwest corner of Lot 106, now formerly owned by Vicki A. Lenox by deed of record in Official Record 14697, E-19, also being in the south line of a 15 feet wide alley;
thence, South 00 °09'30" East with the east line of said Lot Number 105 a distance of 100.00 feet to a p.k. nail set in the north line of Strimple Avenue;
thence South 90°00'00" West with the north line of said Strimple Avenue a distance of 160.00 feet to an iron pipe (3/4" I.D.) Found in the southwest corner of said Lot Number 98;
thence, North 90°00'00" East with the south line of said alley, a distance of 160.00 feet to the point of beginning.
It is understood that the tract of land described above contains 0.367 acre, more or less subject to all legal right-of-ways and easements of record.
The basis of bearings is the south right-of-way line of Strimple Avenue assumed to be South 90° 00'00" West.
This description is based upon an actual field survey performed by David C. Haigh, Registered Surveyor No. 6750 in May, 2003.
To Rezone From: R-1, Residential District,
To: L-R-2F, Limited Residential District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of Thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-R-2F, 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-2F, Limited Residential District and Application among the records of the Building Services Division as required by Section 3370.12 of the Columbus City Codes; said text titled, "LIMITATION TEXT 2440 STRIMPLE AVE.", signed by Bruce C. Johnson Jr., Applicant, and dated October 30, 2003, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
2440 STRIMPLE AVE;
.367 +/- ACRES
EXISTING DISTRICT: R-1 RESIDENTIAL
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-R-2F LIMITED RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2440 STRIMPLE AVE.
OWNER: BRUCE C. AND CHARLENE JOHNSON
APPLICANT: BRUCE C. JOHNSON JR.
DATE OF TEXT: OCTOBER 30, 2003
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z03-043
1. INTRODUCTION: the subject .367 +/- acre property consists of eight (8) platted twenty (20) foot wide lots. The site is located on the north side of Strimple Ave. beginning approximately 150 feet west of Cleveland Ave. Existing zoning is R-1. Existing site development consists of one single family dwelling. Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the L-R-2F, limited residential district for the development of two-family dwellings.
2. PERMITTED USES: No lot shall be used except for the construction of one ( 1 ) two-family dwelling per lot or one ( 1) attached single family dwelling per lot and accessory uses/structures as permitted in chapter 3332 of the Columbus Zoning Code as the same is applicable to the R-2F, residential district.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Unless otherwise specified in the following Development Standards, the applicable development standards shall be those contained in the Columbus Zoning Code as applicable to the R-2F, residential district.
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Commitments.
1. There shall be only one two-family family dwelling per eighty ( 80) foot wide lot.
2. No single family dwelling shall exceed 2 1/2 stories in height.
3. A minimum building setback of twenty-five (25) feet from Strimple Ave. shall be provided.
B. ACCESS: LOADING, PARKING AND/OR TRAFFIC RELATED COMMITMENTS:
1. Vehicular access shall be from Strimple Ave.
2. There shall be a single curb cut from Strimple Ave. for each pair of attached single family dwelling, thereby causing the driveway(s) of each pair of attached single family dwelling unites to access Strimple Ave. at the same curb cut.
C. BUFFERING, LANDSCAPING, OPEN SPACE AND/OR SCREENING:
1. Street tree planting shall be required within the twenty-five (25) foot building setback on Strimple Ave. One (1) street tree shall be planted on each lot after the lot is developed with a dwelling unit. Street trees on the road frontage shall be planted at a uniform setback to be established at the time of planting but no more than ten (10) feet from the right of way. Street trees shall be a minimum of 2 1/2 caliper at the time of planting. Any existing trees within the twenty-five (25) foot setback that are preserved shall offset the street tree planting requirement on a one for one basis. Street trees shall be selected from the City Forester s list of approved street trees.
D. BUILDING DESIGN AND/OR INTERIOR-EXTERIOR TREATMENT:
1. Each dwelling unit shall contain a minimum net floor area of living quarters of 1200 square feet per dwelling unit.
2. All dwelling units shall have a minimum of a one (1) car attached garage and shall provide a minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.
3. All dwelling units shall have a minimum of 400 square feet of basement area.
4. The primary roof of all dwellings shall be pitched and shall have a minimum pitch 4:12.
5. Building materials shall be traditional and natural in appearance and shall consist of wood, stone, stucco, brick and/or vinyl siding.
E. DUMPSTERS, LIGHTING, OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREAS AND/OR OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS:
Not Applicable
F. GRAPHIC AND SIGNAGE COMMITMENTS.
Not Applicable
G. MISCELLANEOUS COMMITMENTS:
1. All public utility lines shall be placed underground except a.) , if applicant is unable to obtain permission from the applicable public utility to place any or part of any utility service under ground and b.) applicant shall not be required to place any existing above ground utilities under ground.
2. Sidewalks shall be provided along the north side of Strimple Ave., where adjacent to the site, in the right of way of the street.
3. Strimple Avenue shall be widened, where adjacent to the site, to provide a minimum of eleven (11) feet of pavement measured from centerline, on the north side of Strimple Avenue, in accordance with street plans approved by the Public Service Department.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.