Explanation
Rezoning Application Z08-055
APPLICANT: City of Columbus, Development Department, Land Redevelopment Office; c/o John Turner, Agent; 109 North Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Public Parking lot.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (7-0) on January 8, 2009.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The Applicant requests the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District to permit the development of a public parking lot. The CPD text provides for adequate screening of the parking from adjacent dwellings. The proposed CPD District is consistent with the land use patterns of the area and furthers the goals of the Near East Plan (2005).
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To rezone 115 NORTH 17TH STREET (43203), being 0.16± acres located on the west side of North 17th Street, 22± feet south of East Long Street, From: R-2F, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z08-055).
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WHEREAS, application #Z08-055 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 0.16± acres from R-2F, Residential District to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Near East Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Public Health Healthy Places program recognizes this development is a parking lot an urban, walkable neighborhood and the applicant has agreed to provide texturized sidewalks or signage at the entrance/exit of the parking lot to alert drivers to pedestrians on the sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because Applicant requests the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District to permit the development of a public parking lot. The CPD text provides for adequate screening of the parking from adjacent dwellings. The proposed CPD District is consistent with the land use patterns of the area and furthers the goals of the Near East Plan (2005); and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits for the proposed use; and
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:
115 NORTH SEVENTEENTH STREET (43203), being 0.16± acres located on the west side of North 17th Street, 22± feet south of East Long Street, being more particularly described as follows:
Exhibit "A"
0.160 Acre Tract (Rezoning)
South of Long Street, West of Seventeenth Street
City of Columbus, Ohio
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, and the City of Columbus, located in "John W. Baker's" Subdivision of record in Plat Book 1, Page 59, being a 0.16 acre tract out of the lands conveyed to the City of Columbus in Instrument Numbers 200306270125637, 200307250231966, & 200703210048779, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the southerly right-of-way line of Long Street (70 feet in width) with the westerly right-of-way line of Seventeenth Street (50 feet in width), also being the northeasterly property corner of a tract of land conveyed to Alpha Investments I LLC in Instrument Number 200406250148003;
Thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 06 seconds East, along the said westerly right-of-way line, a distance of 25.02 feet to a point at the northeasterly corner of Lot 31 of the said subdivision, being the northeasterly property corner of the said City of Columbus tracts, also being the Point of Beginning of the tract herein described;
Thence continuing along said westerly right-of-way line, South 00 degrees 08 minutes 06 seconds East, a distance of 70.82 feet to a point;
Thence South 79 degrees 44 minutes 13 seconds West, through the said City of Columbus tracts and Lot 32 of the said John W. Baker's Subdivision, a distance of 101.61 feet to a point in the easterly line of a tract of land conveyed to the City of Columbus in Instrument Number 200303120073219;
Thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, along said westerly line, a distance of 70.96 feet to a point at the northwesterly corner of said Lot 31, being the southwesterly corner of said Alpha Investments I LLC tract;
Thence North 79 degrees 44 minutes 13 seconds East, along the northerly line of Lot 31 and the southerly line of said Alpha Investments I LLC tract, a distance of 100.81 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Containing 0.160 acres, more or less, within Franklin County Auditor's Parcel Numbers 010-001080, 010-004148, and 010-023680.
All references herein are to records in the Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
The basis of bearings for this description is based on the westerly line of John W. Baker's Subdivision, being North 00 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, as shown and delineated upon Plat Book 1, Page 59.
To Rezone From: R-2F, Residential 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 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 CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and Application among the records of the Building Services Division as required by Section 3311.12 of the Columbus City Codes; said plan being titled, "LONG STREET AND SEVENTEENTH AVENUE PARKING LOT," dated February 5, 2009, and text titled, "COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TEXT," dated March 26, 2009, both signed by John M. Turner, Agent for the Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TEXT
APPLICATION: Z08-055
LOCATION: 115 N. 17th St. (43203), being 0.16 acres located 18.8 feet south of the Long Street.
PROPOSED DISTRICT: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
OWNER: City of Columbus, Ohio
APPLICANT: Same as Above.
DATE OF TEXT: 3/26/2009
I. Introduction:
The subject property consists of .186 acres, and is made up of five (3) separate parcels. The subject property consists of one vacant single-family dwelling and two vacant lots. The properties located to the North, and West of the subject property are developed with commercial uses within the R2-F zoning district. A single-family dwelling is located to the south of the site, also in the R2-F zoning district. The area was subject to an area wide rezoning in 1974. To allow for the construction of the proposed development, the existing vacant single-family dwelling will be demolished.
II. Permitted Uses:
Unless otherwise indicated herein, the permitted uses in, on or upon the subject property shall be those allowed in P-2 Public Parking Districts as set forth in Columbus Zoning Code § 3373.01.
III. Development Standards:
A. Density, Lot, and/or Setback Commitments.
1. The parking setback along the north and west property lines shall be zero. The parking setback line shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the 17th St right-of-way.
2. The parking setback along the south property line shall be a minimum of 5 feet, measured from the existing adjacent house and provided the use of the property remains residential. At such time the use changes to a parking lot, the setback shall be zero.
3. The subject property conforms to the standards and dimensions set forth in the site plan attached hereto and marked as "Long Street and 17th Parking Lot".
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments
1. Parking area is surfaced with blacktop, with drainage according to the City of Columbus' specifications and requirements.
2. Signage and/or texturized sidewalks at points where cars cross the sidewalk to alert drivers of pedestrian traffic.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments.
1. The parking lot shall be screen along the south property line by a minimum 6' cedar privacy fence. In addition, to prevent cross access between the site and the adjacent parcel to the west, a minimum 6' foot privacy fence will be installed between the south property line and the dumpster enclosure (as shown on Site Plan). This fence may be removed upon the redevelopment of 879 E. Long Street (the adjacent parcel). No screening shall be required along the north property lines.
2. Landscaping shall be installed along the 17th St. frontage and shall consist of headlight screening with evergreen or other suitable plant material not less than three feet in height and minimum of two (2) street trees, as shown on the site plan.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Commitments.
1. N/A
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas and/or other Environmental Commitments.
1. A dumpster may be located on the site and shall be screened from view from all sides.
2. Lighting fixtures will be installed at the locations illustrated on the Site Plan and will meet the following specifications:
a. Light standards shall not exceed 18 feet.
b. Lights shall have fully shielded, recessed lamps directed downward to prevent glare and shine above the horizontal plane.
c. Lights shall be of the same or similar type and color.
F. Graphics and Signage Commitments.
All graphics and signage shall comply with the Graphics Code, Article 15, Title 33 of the Columbus City Code and any variance to those requirements will be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
IV. CPD Criteria:
A. Natural Environment: This sit is located within the King-Lincoln District and consists of three lots.
B. Proposed Development: A parking lot to serve the King-Lincoln District.
C. Existing Land Use: The site contains three parcel, one parcel is developed with a vacant single-family house, the other two parcels are currently vacant. A two-family dwelling was demolished on the site.
D. Transportation and Circulation: All circulation, curb cuts, and access points have been approved by the Division of Traffic, Engineering and Parking.
E. Visual Form of the Environment: The site will be a parking lot, which will be screened from an adjacent single-family dwelling and landscaping shall be installed within the parking setback along 17th St.
F. View and Visibility: The site will include landscaping as described above.
G. Emissions: Emissions from the site will not substantially affect the environment of the surrounding neighborhoods.
H. Behavior Patterns: The site shall be used for company vehicles and employee parking during daytime business hours.
V. Variances from Standards.
1. Front, side and rear setback requirements enumerated in Columbus City Code 3361.04, whereas Section 3361.04 sets a minimum twenty five-foot setback unless otherwise specified and made a part of the rezoning ordinance. The parking setback is established at zero from the north and west property lines, a five foot setback is established from the adjacent structure to the south (note: the setback is established from the adjacent structure to accommodate of future adjustment of the property line), the parking setback is established as ten feet along the frontage.
2. Screening requirements set forth in Columbus City Code § 3342.17 as shown on Site Plan, whereas Section 3342.17(a) requires parking lot screening from adjacent residentially zoned properties, the Site Plan establishes no screening from the north and west (except as provided in C (1)).
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.