Explanation
Rezoning Application Z23-002
APPLICANT: Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) c/o Brian Metz, Agent.; 400 West Nationwide Boulevard, Suite 225; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Mixed-use development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on July 13, 2023.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 9.31± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R, Rural District. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow a COTA mobility center with mixed-uses and future commercial development on the site. The CPD text includes appropriate use restrictions, development standards, and includes a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan and landscape plan. The plans demonstrate southward connection for future access, landscaping and screening of the parking lot along the site’s southern boundary, and bicycle parking, all of which are consistent with Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018) for connectivity and screening. Additionally, the South Central Accord Amendment (2000) recommends a “Public/Semi-Public” land use at this location, consistent with the proposed COTA mobility center that serves a public purpose.
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To rezone 6675 SHOOK RD. (43137), being 9.31± acres located at the southwest corner of Shook Road and London-Groveport Road, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-002).
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WHEREAS, application #Z23-002 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 9.31± acres from R, Rural District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Far South Columbus Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow a COTA mobility center, consistent with the recommend land use of the South Central Accord Amendment, and includes a site plan and landscape plan demonstrating screening and landscaping as recommended by C2P2 Design Guidelines; 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:
6675 SHOOK RD. (43137), being 9.31± acres located at the southwest corner of Shook Road and London-Groveport Road, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, Township of Hamilton, being part of Section 1, Township 3 North, Range 22 West, Matthew's Survey of Congress Lands East of Scioto River being part of a 9.308-acre tract of land described to Columbus Regional Airport Authority, aka: The Columbus Regional Authority in Instrument Number 200808190126159, part of a 14.716-acre tract of land described to Columbus STS LLC in Instrument Number 201907260092777, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at Franklin County Geodetic Survey Monument 9930, being an aluminum disk in a concrete monument, at the intersection of right of ways of London-Groveport Road (width varies) and Shook Road (width varies), being referenced by Franklin County Geodetic Survey Monument 9961, being an aluminum disk in a concrete monument, at a bearing of South 86 degrees 02 minutes 57 seconds East, and distance of 1347.95 feet;
Thence leaving the centerline of London-Groveport Road, South 03 degrees 49 minutes 42 seconds West, along the centerline of Shook Road, a distance of 100.00 feet to a point at the southwesterly corner of a 0.881-acre tract of land described as Parcel 16-WD to the City of Columbus, Ohio in Instrument Number 202002280030279, the southeasterly corner of a 0.692- acre tract of land described as Parcel 15-WD to the City of Columbus, Ohio in Instrument Number 20200522070846, the northwesterly corner of said 14.716-acre tract, and the northeasterly corner of said 9.308-acre tract of land;
Thence leaving the centerline of said Shook Road, South 86 degrees 10 minutes 18 seconds East, passing through the said 14.716-acre tract, a distance of 40.00 feet to a point on the easterly right of way of said Shook Road, being the Point of Beginning of the tract herein described;
Thence South 03 degrees 49 minutes 42 seconds West, passing through the said 14.716-acre tract and along the said easterly road right of way, a distance of 624.67 feet to a point;
Thence leaving the said easterly road right of way, North 85 degrees 55 minutes 48 seconds West, a distance of 40.00 feet to a found mag nail in the centerline of said Shook Road;
Thence leaving the said found mag nail in the centerline of said Shook Road, and following a northerly and easterly line of a 25.373-acre tract described to Steeplechase Village, LP in Instrument Number 202004240054042, the following two (2) courses and distances:
1. North 85 degrees 55 minutes 48 seconds West, passing the westerly right of way of said Shook Road as a distance of 30.00 feet, a total distance of 601.25 feet to a set 5/8-inch diameter steel rebar w/ yellow cap inscribed "Dynotec Inc";
2. North 03 degrees 49 minutes 43 seconds East, a distance of 685.33 feet to a found 5/8- inch diameter rebar on the southerly right for way of said London-Groveport Road, also being the southwesterly corner of the said Parcel 15-WD;
Thence leaving the easterly line of said Steeplechase Village, LP, and along the southerly right of way of said London-Groveport Road and the southerly line of said Parcel 15-WD, the following six (6) courses and distances:
1. South 85 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds East, a distance of 117.37 feet to a point;
2. South 82 degrees 40 minutes 17 seconds East, a distance of 180.28 feet to a point;
3. South 87 degrees 32 minutes 09 seconds East, a distance of 170.07 feet to a point;
4. South 77 degrees 06 minutes 18 seconds East, a distance of 65.76 feet to a point;
5. South 36 degrees 49 minutes 13 seconds East, a distance of 59.82 feet to a point;
6. South 86 degrees 10 minutes 18 seconds East, a distance of 70.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 9.887 (430,693 square feet) acres, more or less
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District on this property.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services be, and is hereby authorized and directed to make the said change on the said original zoning map and shall register a copy of the approved CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and Application among the records of the Department of Building and Zoning Services as required by Section 3311.12 of the Columbus City Codes; said plans being titled, “SITE PLAN,” dated August 11, 2023, "LANDSCAPE PLAN," dated August 22, 2023, and text titled, “CPD TEXT,” dated August 22, 2023, all signed by Brian Metz, Agent for the Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
CPD Text
EXISTING DISTRICT: R, Rural District
PROPOSED DISTRICT: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
PROPERTY ADDRESS 6675 Shook Road
OWNER: Columbus Regional Airport Authority
4600 International Gateway
Columbus OH 43219
APPLICANT: Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
33 North High Street
Columbus Ohio 43215
DATE OF TEXT: 8/22/23
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z23-002
1. INTRODUCTION: The undeveloped grass covered parcel is located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of London-Groveport Road (SR 317) and Shook Road. This site was annexed into the City, effective November 16, 2022. The site consists of 9.308 acres and is proposed to be re-zoned from the R, Rural designation to Commercial Planned Development (CPD) to construct a COTA Transit/mobility center. The proposed COTA facility will encompass and utilize the northern 6 acres +/-. The southern portion not currently proposed for development will be developed in the future, but the usage or development is undetermined, and this portion will not be developed with the northern COTA facility.
2. PERMITTTED USES: Those uses of Chapter 3356, C-4 Regional Scale Commercial District of the Columbus City Code.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Unless otherwise indicated on the Site Plan or in this written text, the applicable development standards shall be those standards contained in Chapters 3356, 3312 and 3321 of the Columbus City Code.
Only the setbacks, traffic access, and site plan commitment mentioned below are applicable for the future development site, all other language is for the COTA mobility center.
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Commitments.
1. The building will be a minimum of 25 feet from both Shook and London-Groveport Roads for both the COTA facility and future development. The parking set back from London Groveport Road will be a minimum of 10 feet to allow for the food truck patio. The proposed 25-foot building setback from London-Groveport Road and the proposed 10-foot parking set back from London-Groveport Road will require code modification.
2. The proposed building will adhere to the 35-foot height district.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or Traffic Related Commitments
1. Bus access will be to Shook Road via driveway located to the south of the development area and passenger vehicle access will be at a second driveway located further south on Shook Road. There will be no vehicle access on London-Groveport Road (SR 317). Passenger vehicle and COTA bus traffic will not mix. Curb cuts and access points will be as depicted on the site plan.
2. The Traffic Impact Study was approved on July 20, 2023. Recommendations for the bus and customer driveway entrances on Shook Road will be carried forward to final design and are indicated on the site plans.
There will be a total of 125 parking spaces (119 required) with 10 ADA spaces (2 van) and 17 bicycle spaces.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open space and/or screening commitments.
The site shall be landscaped as shown on the submitted site plan.
D. Building, Design and/or Exterior Treatment Commitments:
N/A
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Areas, and/or Other Environmental Commitments:
Lighting will meet Chapter 3321 unless varied by the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
F. Graphics and Signage Commitments:
All other signage and graphics shall be as otherwise indicated in the City Graphics Code, Article 15, and Title 33 of the Columbus City Code as it applies to the C-4, Commercial District or as approved in a graphics plan.
G. Miscellaneous Commitments:
1. The food truck patio/plaza located on the northern portion of the property will allow for temporary (day to day) food truck usage due to the relative distance to restaurants/fast food restaurants from the subject site. No long term or permanent parking will be allowed. The food truck plaza or patio will be set back 10 feet from the right of way line and will use the general parking spaces for the facility detailed in Item B, above.
2. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the submitted Site Plans titled “Landscape Plan” and “Site Plan”. The plans may be adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical or other site data developed at the time that development and engineering plans are completed. Any slight adjustment to the plans shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services, or a designee, upon submission of the appropriate data regarding the proposed adjustment.
3. Building, parking, and other site feature locations are depicted on the site plan, but may be shifted or relocated during final engineering so long as the setbacks are followed and the parking lot is behind the principal building.
H. Code Modifications Requested:
1. 3312.27, Parking setback line - to reduce from 25 feet along London-Groveport Road to a 10-feet, net right of way dedication, and from 25 feet along Shook Road to 15-feet, net of right of way dedication.
2, 3356.11, C-4 district setback - to reduce the London-Groveport Road building setback line from 80 feet based on the Columbus Multi-Modal Thoroughfare Plan, to a 25 foot net of right of way dedication.
4. CPD REQUIREMENTS:
A. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: The northern portion of the subject site is currently a vacant grass covered lot. This property has been undeveloped since at least 2007. The vicinity of the property is manufacturing/warehouse to the north and to the east, vacant grass covered land to the south followed by a residential development and a residential property to the west. There are no streams or waterbodies on site and the subject site is not located within a floodplain. The proposed development will not impact native vegetation or native wildlife habitats. Drainage will be controlled by a stormwater pond proposed to be located along the east side of the subject site.
B. EXISTING LAND USES: The property is currently rural after being annexed into the city on 11/16/22 and is undeveloped. The property located to the north and the east is zoned manufacturing (LM), and to the south and to the west is residential. Commercial warehouses are currently located on the eastern and northern properties. The property located to the west is a commercial trucking company with an older residential structure. The development to the south consists of residential structures.
C. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION: Bus traffic will enter and exit the site from a driveway along the eastern/central portion of the property along Shook Road. There is proposed to be passenger vehicle access to the property from a southern driveway, also on Shook Road, located just to the south of the bus driveway. Multi-use paths are proposed to be constructed with the project along the northern and eastern property boundaries and will extend from property line to property line. This will tie-in to an existing sidewalk located to the south on Shook Road and will tie into the crosswalk at the intersection. This will be a park and ride facility once construction has completed.
D. VISUAL FORM OF THE ENVIRONMENT: The subject site is currently undeveloped but the proposed development will consist of a transit center with commercial spaces. The structure will resemble current development in the vicinity of the area. Commercial warehouses are currently located on the eastern and northern properties. The property located to the west is a commercial trucking company with an older residential structure. The development to the south consists of residential structures.
E. VIEW AND VISIBILITY: In the development of the subject property and in the location of the access points, consideration will be given to the visibility and safety of the motorist and pedestrian. There are currently no sidewalks on the subject site. The proposed project will construct sidewalks and will connect these walks to existing located to the south along Shook Road and the crosswalks at the intersection. Bus and vehicle traffic will not mix on the property.
F. BEHAVIOR PATTERNS: This site would service those that wish to use the COTA bus system while commuting into downtown Columbus and from other suburban locations such as Groveport, Lancaster and Circleville and would increase the level of service already experienced by users of the existing COTA bus stop located further to the east.
G. EMISSIONS: The emission of sound, odors and dust will have minimal effect on adjacent properties.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.