Explanation
Rezoning Application # Z08-020
APPLICANT: Howard F. & Muriel R. Hedrick; 1065 Georgesville Road; Columbus, OH 43228.
PROPOSED USE: Commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on July 10, 2008.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-C-3, Limited Commercial District will allow commercial development that is compatible with surrounding commercial uses and districts. The limitation text contains use restrictions and customary development standards for setbacks, screening, landscaping and lighting controls. The request is consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area.
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To rezone 1125 GEORGESVILLE ROAD (43228), being 1.1± acres located at the northwest corner of Georgesville and Hall Roads, From: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District, To: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning # Z08-020).
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WHEREAS, application #Z08-020 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 1.1± acres from L-C-2, Limited Commercial District, to L-C-3, Limited Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-C-3, Limited Commercial District will allow commercial development that is compatible with surrounding commercial uses and districts. With the proposed limitations, the request is 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:
1125 GEORGESVILLE ROAD (43228), being 1.1± acres located at the northwest corner of Georgesville and Hall Roads, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, Township of Franklin, being parts of Virginia Military Survey No. 1425 and No. 13950, aka No. 14506, being the south part of the division of a 1.852 acre tract of land of the Estate of Gladys Albery, deceased, said estate still pending in the Probate Court of Franklin County, Ohio; and the lands of which Gladys Albery claims title to by deed of record in Deed Book 1736, Page 116 of the records in the recorder's office, Franklin County, Ohio, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a railroad spike 1.31 feet westerly of the intersection of the centerlines of Georgesville Road and Hall Road, thence with the centerline of Hall Road N 87°13¢31¢¢ W a distance of 148.65 feet to a spangle in the centerline of said road and the TRUE PLACE of beginning;
Thence, continuing with the centerline of said Hall Road N 87°13¢31¢¢ W a distance of 170.10 feet to a spangle;
Thence, leaving the centerline of said Hall Road and with the westerly property line of said Albery, N 19°07¢29¢¢ E a distance of 231.43 feet passing an iron pin in the northerly right-of-way line of Hall Road at 31.26 feet to a set iron pin;
Thence, leaving said westerly property line of Gladys Albery and severing her land along a new line S 87°14¢58¢¢ E a distance of 263.20 feet to a set iron pin in the westerly right-of-way line of Georgesville Road, said right-of-way being described in a journal entry settlement between Franklin County, Ohio and Gladys Albery, et al and recorded in Deed Book 3395, Page 185,
Thence, with said right-of-way line the following courses: S 18°04¢38¢¢ W a distance of 130.58 feet to a concrete monument;
S 18°54¢20¢¢ W a distance of 47.64 feet to an iron pin;
S 74°05¢49¢¢ W a distance of 63.93 feet to an iron pin;
N 87°13¢31¢¢ W a distance of 50.00 feet to an iron pin;
Thence, leaving said right-of-way line S 02°45¢36¢¢ W a distance of 30.00 feet to THE TRUE place of beginning, containing 1.270 acres, more or less.
Prior instrument reference: Vol. 1736, page 116 of the Deed Records of Franklin County, Ohio.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM:
DESCRIPTION OF TEN FOOT ADDITIONAL ROW STRIP FOR GEORGESVILLE ROAD, and 30 FEET OF EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY ON HALL ROAD OFF
HOWARD & MURIEL HEDRICK 1.27 ACRE TRACT
SITUATED in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, and being in Virginia Military Surveys Numbered 1425, and 13950, and being a part of the 1.270 acre tract conveyed to Howard F., and Muriel R. Hedrick by deed of record in Official Record 6664, Page E-10, Recorders Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning for reference at a railroad spike 1.31 feet westerly of the intersection of the centerlines of Georgesville Road and Hall Road; thence with the centerline of Hall Road, North 87° 13' 31" West, a distance of 148.65 feet to a corner of said 1.270 acre tract, and the TRUE point of beginning; thence with a line of said 1.270 acre tract and the centerline of said Hall Road,
North 87° 13' 31" West, a distance of 170.10 feet to the southwest corner of said 1.270 acre tract,
North 19° 07' 29" East, a distance of 31.26 feet to a point on the north right of way line of said Hall Road; thence severing said 1.270 acre tract with said north right of way line,
South 87° 13' 31" East, a distance of 161.29 feet to a corner of said 1.270 acre tract; thence severing said 1.270 acre tract with the following four courses,
North 81° 05' 26" East, a distance of 49.38 feet; thence with a line parallel to and 10.00 feet west of, measured at 90° to the present west line of said Georgesville Road, from said west line of Georgesville Road the following three courses,
North 74° 05' 49" East, a distance of 57.06 feet,
North 18° 54' 20" East, a distance of 42.34 feet,
North 18° 04' 38" East, a distance of 127.77 feet to a point on the north line of said 1.270 acre tract; thence with said north line,
South 87° 14' 58" East, a distance of 10.37 feet to the northeast corner of said 1.270 acre tract;
Thence with the following four courses with the east and southeast lines of said 1.270 acre tract,
South 18° 04' 38" West, a distance of 130.58 feet,
South 18° 54' 20" West, a distance of 47.64 feet,
South 74° 05' 49" West, a distance of 63.93 feet,
North 87° 13' 31" West, a distance of 50.00 feet to a corner of said 1.270 acre tract; thence with an east line of said 1.27 acre tract,
South 02° 45' 36" West, a distance of 30.00 feet to the TRUE point of beginning containing 0.174 acre.
Bearings used are based on a 1976 survey by The Jennings Lawrence Co. and the deed bearings in said Official Record 6664, Page E-10. This description was prepared from the above mentioned deed and a survey plat by the Jennings Lawrence Co. This description was written by Robert G. Watts, Reg. Surveyor #4138, on August 12, 1991.
To Rezone From: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District,
To: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of Thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-C-3, Limited Commercial 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-C-3, Limited Commercial 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, "LIMITED DEVELOPMENT TEXT," signed by Howard F. Hedrick, Applicant, dated April 7, 2008, and the text reading as follows:
Limited Development Text
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District
ADDRESS: 1125 Georgesville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
OWNER: Howard F. & Muriel R. Hedrick
APPLICANT: Howard F. & Muriel R. Hedrick
DATE OF TEXT: 4/7/2008
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z08-020
1. INTRODUCTION: This site is located along the west side of Georgesville Road, 1.27 ± acres located at the northwest corner of Hall and Georgesville Roads east of vacant lot zoned LC3. The applicant requests similar uses and development standards for this site.
2. PERMITTED USES
All uses of the C-3, Commercial District (3355.03, CCC), except the following:
Billboards and off-premise graphics, except off-premise graphics as may be permitted by Special Permit from the Columbus Graphics Commission.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Except as provided herein, the applicable development standards shall be those standards contained in Chapter 3355, C-3, Commercial District, of the Columbus City Codes:
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Commitments:
1. Setbacks:
a. North Property Line: The minimum building and parking setback shall be fifteen (15) feet as long as adjacent property to the north is residentially zoned or used.
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. The access point on Hall Road shall be limited to right-in/right-out access. The access point shall be as close to the west property line as possible.
2. The access point on Georgesville Road shall be limited to a right-in/right-out access. The access point shall be as close to the north property line as possible.
3. At the time of development, the developer shall install a southbound right turn lane on Georgesville Road at the intersection of Hall Road. The length of the right turn lane shall be 405', which includes a 60' taper.
4. If the property owner acquires the property to the north or if a cross access easement is acquired across the property to the north, the City may, at its option, relocate the access point on Georgesville Road. The property owner shall receive no compensation for such relocation.
5. If the property owner acquires the property to the west or if a cross access easement is acquired across the property to the west, the City may, at its option, relocate the access point on Hall Road. The property owner shall receive no compensation for such relocation.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments:
1. Perimeter buffering shall include the following:
a. East setback: The parking setback from Georgesville Road shall include tree planting at the rate of one (1) deciduous street tree per thirty (30) lineal feet of street frontage.
b. North Setback: As long as the property to the north is residentially zoned or used, the following is required: Within the 15 foot setback area, a fence or wall shall be provided to a minimum height of five (5) feet and 75% opacity. The fence or wall shall be located on or near the property lines. Additionally, a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees shall be planted thirty (30) feet on center.
2. Where fencing is used, such fencing shall be board on board, well maintained and kept free of graffiti.
3. Landscaping shall be well maintained. Diseased or dead plant material that is required by this text shall be replaced within six (6) months.
4. Minimum tree sizes at installation shall be as follows:
Deciduous 2 1/2" caliper
Ornamental 1 1/2" caliper
Evergreen Five (5) feet tall
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments:
1. Ground and roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened to the height of the equipment with landscaping, fencing, walls, and/or building materials that are consistent with the building materials of the building.
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas and/or Other Environmental Commitments.
1. Parking lot lighting shall utilize fully shielded cut-off style (down lighting) fixtures a maximum of 18 feet in height. Parking lot lighting within 50 feet of adjacent residential zoning shall not exceed 14 feet in height. There may be accent lighting on landscaping and buildings but all lighting shall be placed and/or shielded to minimize off-site light and glare. No parking lot light poles shall be located in the north setback areas.
2. All wall mounted area lighting, exclusive of decorative lighting, shall utilize fully shielded cut-off style (down lighting) fixtures.
3. All parking lot light poles and area lighting fixtures used shall be from the same or similar manufacturer's type to insure aesthetic compatibility.
F. Graphics and Signage Commitments.
All signage shall conform to the Columbus City Code as it applies to the C-3, Commercial District. Any variance to the sign 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.