Explanation
Rezoning Application Z07-001
APPLICANT: M&B Properties; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Self-storage.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval (2-2) on April 12, 2007.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed offices and storage are low intensity nonresidential uses as recommended by the Northwest Plan (1991). These uses are compatible with the adjacent residences due to the enclosed nature of the storage facility and the orientation of the storage doors toward the interior of the site. This site will be accessed off of Sawmill Road instead of the residential streets. The proposed treatment of the perimeter further ensures compatibility with the surrounding dwellings. The prohibition of electricity in the storage units further limits the intensity of use. Finally, the buffering, lighting controls, building material restrictions, the screening of mechanicals and limits on the hours of operation provided in the text also help ensure compatibility with the adjacent residences.
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To rezone 6112 SAWMILL ROAD (43017), being 3.9± acres located on the west side of Sawmill Road, 760± feet south of Abbey Church Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. (Rezoning # Z07-001) REQUEST TO BE DEFEATED AND REPLACED WITH 0002-2008)
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WHEREAS, application #Z07-001 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 3.9± acres from CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends disapproval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the he proposed offices and storage are low intensity nonresidential uses compatible with the adjacent residences due to the enclosed nature of the storage facility and the orientation of the storage doors toward the interior of the site. This site will be accessed off of Sawmill Road instead of the residential streets. The proposed treatment of the perimeter further ensures compatibility with the surrounding dwellings. The prohibition of electricity in the storage units further limits the intensity of use. Finally, the buffering, lighting controls, building material limits, the screening of mechanicals and restricionts on the hours of operation provided in the text also help ensure compatibility with the adjacent residences, 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:
6112 SAWMILL ROAD (43017), being 3.9± acres located on the west side of Sawmill Road, 760± feet south of Abbey Church Road, being more particularly described as follows:
EXHIBIT "A"
Situate in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, being located in Quarter Section 3, Township 2, Range 19, United States Military Lands, and being 3.857 acres of the Wimpey Developments, Inc. 108.22 acre tract of record in Deed Book 3598, Page 107, all references being to records of the Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pin where the southerly property line of said Wimpey Developments, Inc. 108.22 acre tract intersects the easterly line of Abbey Church Road (60.00 feet in width);
thence along the easterly line of said Abbey Church Road, North 4 deg. 08' 54" East, 300.03 feet to an iron pin at the southwesterly corner of an 8.788 acre tract;
thence along the southerly line of said 8.788 acre tract, South 85 deg. 06' 52" East, 560.05 feet to an iron pin in the westerly line of Sawmill Road;
thence along the westerly line of said Sawmill Road (being 48.0 feet Westerly at right angles from the easterly line of said Quarter Section 3), South 4 deg. 08' 54" West, 300.03 feet to an iron pin in the southerly line of said Wimpey Developments, Inc. 198.22 acre tract and being also the northerly line of Elenor S. Resler 52.604 acre tract of record in Deed Book 3040, Page 649;
thence along said line, North 85 deg. 06' 52" West, 560.05 feet to the place of beginning, containing 3.857 acres, more or less.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-M, Limited Manufacturing 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-M, Limited Manufacturing District and Application among the records of the Building Services Division as required by Section 3370.03 of the Columbus City Codes said plans being titled, "BUCKEYE SELF STORAGE SAWMILL ROAD SITE EXHIBIT," and "BUCKEYE SELF STORAGE," all dated August 28, 2007said text titled, "LIMITATION TEXT" all signed by Jeffrey L. Brown, Attorney for the Applicant, and dated September 17, 2007, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-M, Limited Manufacturing
EXISTING DISTRICT: CPD, Commercial Planned Development
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6112 Sawmill Road
OWNER: Woodland Plaza, Ltd.
APPLICANT: The Ellis Company, Ltd.
DATE OF TEXT: September 17, 2007
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z07 - 001
1. INTRODUCTION: The site is located along the west side of Sawmill Road, south of its intersection with Abbey Church Road. To the north is a multi-family residential development zoned in the PUD-8 zoning district. To the east is property zoned for commercial, manufacturing, and residential use in the City of Columbus, however is currently owned by The Ohio State University and used as Don Scott Airport. To the south is property zoned for commercial use in the City of Columbus according to the One Stop Shop Zoning Report, the property is used however for multi-family residential development. To the west is a single-family residential subdivision. The proposed text contains appropriate development standards for the subject property.
2. PERMITTED USES: Truck rentals, self-storage units and C-2 uses.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Unless otherwise specified in the following text, the Development Standards shall be as specified in Chapter 3363 of Columbus City Code (M, Manufacturing District).
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback commitments.
1. The building setback shall be 60 feet from Sawmill Road; parking setback shall be 25 feet from Sawmill Road.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or other Traffic related commitments.
1. All circulation, curb cuts and access points shall be subject to the approval of the Division of Transportation.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open space and/or Screening commitments.
1. A tree row shall be established along Sawmill Road containing one tree spaced every 30 feet along roadway. Trees shall be planted approximately 1' from road right-of-way and shall have a minimum caliper of 2 ½" on planting.
2. The parking setback along Sawmill Road, shall be screened from adjacent public right-of-way with a 3-4' average height continuous planting hedge, or earth mound. Trees do not have to be equally spaced but may be grouped. The developer shall also install a three board brown colored wood fence along its Sawmill Road frontage.
3. The developer shall install a row of evergreen trees (one tree every 8 feet) along the north, west and south property lines along the length of the self storage buildings. The evergreen trees along the west property line shall be planted next to the building. Three deciduous trees shall be included in that mix. The developer shall install a 6 foot tall wood board on board fence along the north, west and south sides of the detention pond. The developer shall also maintain the detention area per the city's requirements.
4. Mounding shall have a slope of at least 3 to 1 width to height ratio.
5. All trees and landscaping shall be well maintained. Dead items shall be replaced within six months or the next planting season, whichever occurs first.
6. All trees meet the following minimum sizes at the time of planting: Shade trees 2 ½" caliper; Ornamental trees 1 ½" caliper; Evergreen trees 5 feet in height. Trees caliper is measured six (6) inches from the ground.
7. Where possible the developer shall maintain the trees along the south property line within the 10-foot setback.
D. Building design and/or Interior-Exterior treatment commitments.
1. The buildings shall be developed in accordance with the submitted building elevation. Elevation may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, architectural detailing or other building data developed at the time of development and engineering and building plans are completed. Any slight adjustment to the elevation shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Director of the Department of Development or his designee upon submission of the appropriate data regarding the proposed adjustment.
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.
3. Building A shall be a one story building. No electrical service shall be provided to the storage units inside Building A.
E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor display areas and/or other environmental commitments.
1. Light poles shall not exceed the height of building A; light poles shall be brown or black in color.
2. Lights shall have fully shielded, recessed lamps directed downward to prevent glare and shine above the horizontal plane (cutoff fixtures).
3. There will be no exterior lights on the perimeter of building A.
4. For aesthetic compatibility, lights shall be from the same or similar type and color. In parking lots, lighting shall be placed in raised islands or medians to protect both lights and vehicles from damage.
5. Notwithstanding the above requirements the building may be illuminated by light fixtures, which are attached to
the light poles in the parking lot.
6. Wiring within the development shall be underground.
F. Graphics and Signage commitments.
1. All graphics and signage shall comply with the Graphics Code, Article 15, Title 33 of the Columbus City Code as it applies to the C-4 Commercial District and any variance to the sign requirements shall be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
2. The free standing sign shall be monument type graphic; no LED type sign shall be permitted.
G. Miscellaneous commitments.
1. There will be no on site resident manager.
2. A maximum of two rental trucks shall be permitted on the property (maximum size 20 foot box truck) such trucks shall be parked behind the entry gates unless the truck is being picked up.
3. The subject site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan. The site plan may be slightly 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 site plan shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Director of the Department of Development or his designee upon submission of the appropriate data regarding the proposed adjustment.
4. All the buildings shown on the site plan shall be built as one overall development.
5. Key access to the site shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week.
6. No outside storage of materials shall be permitted.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.