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REZONING APPLICATION: Z03-079
APPLICANT: City of Refuge Worship Center; c/o Leo Recio, Agent for Applicant; 3137 Scenic Way, Grove City, Ohio 43123.
PROPOSED USE: Church or C-2, Commercial District uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on January 8, 2004.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-C-2, Limited Commercial District to permit expansion of an existing office building for use as a church or to permit site redevelopment with uses permitted in the C-2, Commercial District is consistent with established zoning and development patterns of the area, and maintains the applicant's option to redevelop the site at a later date for C-2, Commercial uses. The limitation text includes development standards that address site access, landscaping along Georgesville Road frontage, use of building materials that match the existing building, a conservation easement along the stream, and standard lighting and graphics restrictions.
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To rezone 1120 GEORGESVILLE ROAD (43228) being 2.44± acres located on the east side of Georgesville Road, at the terminus of Hall Road; From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District (Z03-079). (AMENDED BY ORD. 0223-2005 PASSED 06/13/2005)
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WHEREAS, application #Z03-079 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 2.44± acres, from R, Rural District, to L-C-2, 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 because the requested L-C-2, Limited Commercial District to permit expansion of an existing office building for use as a church or to permit site redevelopment with uses permitted in the C-2, Commercial District is consistent with established zoning and development patterns of the area, and maintains the applicant's option to redevelop the site at a later date for C-2, Commercial uses. The limitation text includes development standards that address site access, landscaping along Georgesville Road frontage, use of building materials that match the existing building, a conservation easement along the stream, and standard lighting and graphics restrictions; 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:
1120 GEORGESVILLE ROAD (43228), being 2.44± acres located on the east side of Georgesville Road, at the terminus of Hall Road, and being more particularly described as follows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF 2.441 ACRES
ENTER LEGAL DESCRIPTION HERE
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of Thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-C-2, 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-2, 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 "LIMITATION TEXT," signed by Leo Recio, Jr., Agent for the Applicant, and dated March 1, 2004, and reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1120 Georgesville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43228
OWNER: City of Refuge Worship Center, Corp.
APPLICANT: Leo Recio for the Owner
DATE OF TEXT: March 1, 2004
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z03-079
1. INTRODUCTION: Prior to it's annexation into the City of Columbus (August, 2003), the property in questions had been zoned Community Commercial (CC) District by Franklin County (since 1987). The Property is located on the east side of Georgesville Rd. just south of Hall Rd. The property to the north is in the township and is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (Veterinarian's Office). The property to the south is also in the township and zoned Rural (Residential). The property to the west (across the street) has been annexed into the City of Columbus and is a mix of Residential and Commercial. To the east of the property, the City of Columbus owns Big Run Park. The Applicant is seeking a zoning of L-C-2 to permit the owner's current plan for a small Worship Center (Church) and to allow for future use as Office/ Commercial Space.
2. PERMITTED USES: The permitted use shall be those listed in Columbus Code Section 3353.01 (C-2 Commercial District).
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. Density, Lot and/or Setback requirements.
1. Building Setback- Building setback will be 30' from the Georgesville Rd. right-of-way line and 30' from the back (east) property line.
2. Parking setbacks shall be 10' from the Georgesville Road right-of-way line and 30' from the east property line.
B. Access, Parking, and Other Traffic Related Commitments.
All curb cuts and access are subject to approval of the Transportation Division.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, and/or Screening Commitments.
1. Conservation Easement - A Conservation Easement will be granted for the creek which runs along the South side of the Property. The Easement will be granted for the entire length of the creek to the current Top-of-Bank line. The Easement will be granted prior to the issuance of zoning clearance.
2. Landscaping- Landscaping provided along Georgesville Rd. shall be located in the ten (10) foot wide parking and maneuvering setback and shall consist of 1 deciduous tree, 1 ornamental tree, 1 evergreen, and 5 shrubs per 100 lineal feet. Minimum standards at time of planting are: 2.5" caliper for deciduous trees, 1.5" caliper for ornamental trees and 5' height for evergreens. Caliper shall be measured 6" from the ground. All trees and landscaping shall be well maintained. Dead items shall be replaced within six months or the next planting season, whichever occurs first.
D. Building Design and/or Exterior/Interior Treatment.
1. Current plans are to construct an addition to the existing building. The existing building is a mixture of stone and wood siding. The siding will be converted to stucco (synthetic). The addition will be of matching materials - stucco with stone (15%) accents. This scheme will be maintained within 80 feet of the Georgesville Road right-of-way line. The rear portion of the building will be either split-faced block or painted metal siding. Any replacement or additional building shall comply with the same requirements.
2. Any mechanical equipment or utility hardware on the roof of a building shall be screened from view to prevent the equipment from being visible from the property line of the parcel. Ground mounted mechanical or utility equipment shall be fully screened from view from ground level by landscaping or any fence or wall utilizing comparable and compatible materials as the building materials.
E. Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas, and/or Other Environmental Commitments.
1. All external lighting shall be cut-off fixtures and shall be designed to prevent offsite spillage.
2. All external outdoor lighting fixtures to be used shall be from the same or similar manufacturers type to insure compatibility.
3. Light poles in the Parking Areas shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
4. Light poles shall not exceed 14 feet in height within 100 feet of residentially zoned property.
5. Accent lighting shall be permitted provided such light source is concealed.
6. Any wall-mounted lighting shall be shielded to prevent offsite spillage.
F. Graphic and/or 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.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.