Explanation
Rezoning Application Z14-035
APPLICANT: Green Earth Recycling LLC; c/o Julia Cotugno, Agent; 6820 Clearhurst Drive; Columbus, Ohio 43229.
PROPOSED USE: Salvage and recycling operation.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (3-1) on February 12, 2015.
FAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The property is zoned in the R, Rural District and is occupied by a salvage facility that recycles shingles. The use also occupies adjacent property in the Village of Brice. The occupant was issued a notice of zoning code violation for establishing the use without obtaining zoning clearance. The subject property historically was used as a lumber yard that was annexed into Columbus in 1974. This request will establish a limited manufacturing district with appropriate use restrictions and development standards including a fifty-foot no build zone, a privacy fence along the southern boundary in consideration of the residential uses south of the rail road tracks, and limit shingle-grinding activities to an enclosed structure. The request is consistent with the land use recommendations of the Brice Tussing Plan, which recommends light manufacturing and office uses. The limitation text places restrictions on hours of operation and also stipulates the location of the grinding equipment to be no closer than 150 feet from the south property line. Although the proposed limitation text provides restrictions for the recycling operation that were negotiated with the area commission and the Development Commission, this rezoning will not permit the recycling operation. The recycling operation must be zoned manufacturing and must obtain a Special Permit from the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA). This rezoning request will establish a limited manufacturing district as recommended by the area plan and will permit the applicant to request a Special Permit from the Board of Zoning Adjustment to l...
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