Explanation
Rezoning Application Z20-029
APPLICANT: SkilkenGold Development; c/o Connie Klema, Atty; PO Box 991; Pataskala, OH 43062.
PROPOSED USE: Fuel sales, convenience store, and eating and drinking establishment.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on July 9, 2020.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 2.66± acre site consists of two parcels, one developed with a vacant eating and drinking establishment, and one developed with a vehicle rental business, both zoned in the C-4, Commercial District. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District would allow the site to be redeveloped with a fuel sales and convenience store with accessory on-site food and beverage service. The CPD text establishes use restrictions and supplemental development standards that address building and parking setbacks, traffic access, landscaping and screening, and building materials, and includes a commitment to a site plan and landscaping plan. Variances are included for the dumpster location and for a reduction in parking lot trees. The site is located within the boundaries of the Bethel Road Regional Commercial Overlay and is within the boundaries of The Northwest Plan (2016), which recommends “Mixed Use 1” land uses at this location. Although the Plan recommends buildings be parallel to and facing the street with an entrance door connected to the public sidewalk, the Planning Division recognizes that the environmental studies conducted at the site revealed evidence of contamination from a previous gas station in the southwest quadrant, presenting constraints on site design to limit exposure. The Planning Division acknowledges these constraints and supports the submitted plans which demonstrate adequate landscaping and fencing to further mitigate the impact of the site design. The proposal is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation and is compatible with the zoning and development pattern of the surrounding area.
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