Far Northwest Coalition

PROPOSED CONDO DEVELOPMENT BY CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY

8354 - 8400 Sawmill Rd Limitation Text

LIMITATION OVERLAY TEXT


Zoning District: L-AR-12
Property Location: 4.484 +/- acres located at 8400 Sawmill Road and 8354
Sawmill Road
Owners: George J. Stump and Doris A. Stump; Lewis J. Jones and
Doreen L. Jones
Applicants: Preferred Real Estate Investments II, LLC
George J. Stump and Doris A. Stump; Lewis J. Jones and
Doreen L. Jones
Date of Text: February 6, 2004
Application No.: Z03-120


1. Introduction: The subject site is approximately 4.484 +/- acres located on Sawmill Road. The site, currently owned by George J. and Doris A. Stump and Lewis J. and Doreen L. Jones, was recently annexed to the City of Columbus. The applicants are proposing to rezone the property for a multi-family use with fifty-two (52) condominium townhouse units with a density not to exceed twelve units per acre.

2. Permitted Uses: The uses permitted shall be those uses permitted in Sections 3333.02 and 3333.06 of the Columbus City Code.

3. Development Standards: Unless otherwise indicated in this text, the applicable development standards of Chapter 3333 Apartment Districts of the Columbus City Code shall apply. In addition, the development standards set forth in the Sawmill Corridor Development Standards shall apply.

A. Density, Height and Setback Commitments.

1. The height district shall be H-35, allowing for a mean 35-foot height limitation in accordance with the Columbus City Code.

2. All perimeter building setbacks shall be a minimum of twenty five (25) feet.

B. Access, Parking and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.

1. Access shall be in accordance with the review and approval of the City of Columbus Division of Transportation.

2. A sidewalk will be constructed along Sawmill Road to allow pedestrian access to the neighboring school site and park area.

C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space and/or Screening Commitments.

1. Screening shall be installed along the required minimum twenty-five (25) foot perimeter setback of the site to the south and the east to augment existing trees where applicable and shall provide seventy five percent (75%) opacity. Screening may consist of a combination of earth mounding, landscaping, walls, and/or fences. Landscaping shall be a mixture of evergreen trees, deciduous trees and shrubs consisting of the following: Red Maple, Linden, River Birch, Crabapple, Washington Hawthorne, Colorado Spruce, Burning Bush, Vibumum, Sweetspire, Dense Yew, Hick's Yew and a variety of perennials and annuals. All trees shall meet the following minimum size at the time of planting: 2 1/2" caliper for shade trees; 1 1/2" caliper for ornamental trees; 5 feet in height for evergreen trees. Tree caliper is measured six (6) inches from the ground. All trees and landscaping shall be well maintained. Dead items shall be replaced within six months or at the next planting season, whichever occurs first.

2. An existing landscape buffer runs along the south and east sides of the site. The applicant shall use best efforts to preserve this existing tree line. Additional trees and shrubs will be added to fill in gaps as needed to achieve the seventy five percent (75%) opacity.

3. The Developer will be making a contribution of cash in the amount of $___________ in lieu of dedicating land for park use at the time of zoning clearance.


D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments.

1. The main exterior building material shall be wood, wood composition siding, vinyl, brick, stone, or cultured stone or a combination thereof.

2. Dwelling units may be used as model homes for the purpose of marketing and sales.

3. Deed restrictions (condominium declarations) will require all units to be occupied by the unit owners for use as a single family residence unless otherwise approved by the condominium association. No more than five (5) units may be leased at any time. A unit owner desiring to lease its unit must submit a written request for approval to the condominium association.

E. Dumpsters, Lighting, Outdoor Display and Other Environmental Commitments.

1. Main entry features will be landscaped and lit with concealed uplights.

2. Lighting poles shall be cut-off fixture types. All lighting poles, signs, frames and/or supports shall be uniform and be either black or dark bronze in color. No pole shall exceed sixteen (16) feet in height. Street lights shall match those used on Berber Street in the Summit View Woods subdivision.

3. All waste and refuse shall be containerized and fully screened on three sides from view by landscaping, fencing, wall or buildings used individually or in combination thereof. Dumpsters will be built in compliance with the Columbus.

F. Graphics.

1. All signage and graphics shall conform to the Columbus Graphics Code. Any variances needed from the applicable graphics requirements shall be submitted to, the Columbus Graphics Commission.



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Jill S. Tangeman, Esq.
Lucas, Prendergast, Albright,
Gibson & Newman
600 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215