Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z20-097
APPLICANT: Chick-Fil-A, Inc.; c/o Allan Wiley, Agent; GBC Design Inc.; 3565 White Pond Drive; Akron, OH 44320.
PROPOSED USE: Building expansion for existing fast food establishment.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on February 11, 2021.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a fast food establishment in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District as approved by Ordinance #1089-2010 (Z10-010). The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will revise the CPD plan to permit a building expansion and the addition of a drive-thru canopy. The site is within the planning area of The Northwest Plan (2016), which recommends “Mixed Use 2” at this location, a commercial classification with residential uses supported. The site is also located within the Regional Commercial Overlay (RCO). The CPD text proposes C-4, Commercial District uses and includes development standards addressing setbacks, lot coverage, access, landscaping and screening, building materials, and lighting controls. The text also includes a commitment to a site plan, and proposes variances to reduce the number of required parking lot trees and RCO parking lot screening requirements to reflect existing conditions. The request remains consistent with the land use recommendation of The Northwest Plan, and the adjacent commercial development.
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To rezone 6051 SAWMILL RD. (43017), being 1.39± acres located on the west side of Sawmill Road, 262± feet north of Krier Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z20-097) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, application #Z20-097 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.39± acres from CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and...
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