PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY HALL,
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010
PLANNING AND ZONING WORK SESSION
6:30 P.M.
1. CALL
TO ORDER: Mr. Blake opened the Planning
and Zoning Work Session at 6:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mr. Hackworth, Mr. Binkley, Mr. Blake, Mrs.
Evans and Mr. Bosch. Mr. Sauer was on
vacation and Mr. Nicholas had a family emergency. Others present were Mayor O’Brien,
2. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
A. Discussion regarding Refugee Road
Corridor Study. Mr. Schultz stated he
would give a 10 to 15 minute presentation on the Refugee Road Corridor Study
and then open the session for questions and comments. In 2005 City
Mr. Schultz stated this will be similar to the
Diley Road Corridor Study and the final product will include land use plans for
each target area, a site plan for each target area and design guidelines for
each target area. The Refugee Road Corridor Study is divided into two distinct,
different study areas. The eastern portion is located at the north and east of
the
Mr. Schultz stated in the western portion of the
study area, the portion at the eastern boundary is focused on the Hill Road and
Refugee Road intersection and then extends west past the Police Station to the
western border of the City. As we move forward
we can discuss whether or not we want to increase the area included in the
study.
Mr. Schultz reviewed the existing land use conditions exhibit. In the eastern portion there is a church and the remainder is vacant. The western portion around the intersection of Refugee and Hill Roads is focused on commercial and is typical urban development with Giant Eagle, Kroger, CVS and the former Big Bear. As you head west it becomes single family homes on large lots with the Nicodemus, Ebright and Carl Smith properties being zoned residential, the police station, condos and apartments are zoned C-2 and west of the Police Station there are single family homes on larges lots and this area is zoned agricultural.
Mr. Schultz reviewed the zoning districts within
the eastern portion. The
The western portion around the intersection of Refugee and Hill Roads is commercial. As you head west the Ebright, Nicodemus and Carl Smith properties are residential, the Police Station and condos are zoned C-2 which allows condos, multifamily and commercial use, and west of the Police Station there are several parcels that are zoned agricultural. Mr. Schultz reviewed and identified the eight land uses in the Refugee Road Corridor as agriculture, unbuilt, large lot single family residential, commercial/office, approved/unbuilt commercial, green space, churches, multifamily and approved/partially built multi-family. In addition there is civic land space recently acquired by the City with a water tower being proposed for a small portion of this area.
Mr. Schultz reviewed the transportation exhibits
of the Refugee Road Corridor. Refugee
Road is a minor arterial. On the eastern portion there is a proposed traffic
signal at
The western portion of the corridor has three
traffic signals, at
Mr. Schultz reviewed a section of a “complete street” that is something the City Engineer would like to implement throughout the City and particularly in the area between Fuller’s Way and Windmiller Drive where there would be a 14 foot median, two lanes, a tree lawn on each side and also on one side a ten foot multi-use path and on the other side a six foot concrete walk.
Mr. Schultz reviewed the environmental
conditions on the eastern section. It is bisected by the Springcreek ditch.
There are also stream setbacks that the City adopted per the City of
Mr. Schultz reviewed the Potential Development
and Redevelopment Exhibit and identified the potential redevelopment
properties, sites that may redevelop as the market turns, older commercial
sites that may be renovated or redeveloped as we move forward, areas that are
vacant and either being farmed or are undeveloped and the areas that have been
approved for development that has not yet occurred. On the eastern portion of
the study area is an approximately 90 unit condominium development that has not
been constructed. The older commercial
sites in front of Giant Eagle and around CVS were identified as sites that may
be renovated or redeveloped in the future.
Along the north is the Equity site and they haven’t completed the office
yet. On
Mr. Schultz reviewed the draft target areas and
they can be combined or enlarged as we move forward. Site plans and design guidelines will be
provided for each of the target areas and the target areas were assembled in a
manner so that site plans can be prepared. The first target area in the eastern
section consists of four parcels that total approximately 110 acres. The second
target area consists of four or five parcels in front of Giant Eagle that are
somewhat dated and there is a good chance for renovation or redevelopment in
the future and it is important that we have guidelines in place for access and
design. Across the street near CVS there are a lot of older subdivided parcels
that may experience redevelopment. In the western portion, the
Mr. Schultz stated the draft vision of the
Refugee Road Corridor Study Plan is similar to that of the
Mrs. Evans clarified that a few years ago Mr. Carl Smith was not interested in developing his property. A developer of the area next to CME Credit Union wanted to put a curb cut onto Mr. Smith’s property and at that time Mr. Smith was not interested in that. Mrs. Evans also clarified that Mrs. Nicodemus stated in 2009 that as long as she is alive she is not interested in developing her property.
Mr. Hackworth clarified that in 2005 the
Thoroughfare Plan and the Access Management were updated and at that time the
Thoroughfare Plan showed a connection along the western boundary of the Police
Station that would go down to Long Road.
The Access Management Plan showed it going to Fuller’s Way. Mr. Schultz stated that based on
conversations he had with the previous engineering consultants and City
Engineer Greg Bachman, Fuller’s Way is the location
Mr. Hackworth clarified there are two bike paths
on this conceptual plan. Mr. Bachman indicated an area with a curb lane that
would be 14 feet wide is what most communities have been using for a shared
lane between vehicles and bicycles. Mr. Blake clarified it would not be
striped, there will be a symbol on the roadway indicating it is a shared
lane. Mr. Bachman indicated the path of
the off road bike path that will be coming along Hines Road from Columbus, then
crossing Hines Road and going along
Blacklick Creek to Portman Park.
They will go underneath
Mr. Hackworth clarified that the area on
Mr. Binkley clarified that the insurance company and Orthopedic Laser Technology located between the Equity Property and Taco Bell are not included in this. Mr. Schultz stated this area can be included. Mr. Binkley clarified that a regional storm water management plan is not planned for this area. Mr. Bachman stated this is something that could be looked into.
Mr. Hackworth clarified that if the Nicodemus
property came in for residential and they did it as a straight subdivision they
would lose lots due to not being able to utilize the floodplain area, however
if they came in with a planned development for residential they could cluster
the houses on parcels not in the floodplain and then use the floodplain area
for green space. Mr. Hackworth clarified
that Windmiller Pond is a natural pond. Mr. Hackworth clarified that Mr. Carl
Smith is not interested in developing his property at this time. Mr. Schultz
stated that Mr. Henderson has done an inventory of the acreage in the City that
is built upon for commercial or office use and that totals 325 acres. The
Mayor O’Brien stated he has spoken with some of
the owners of the properties in target area six and seven and they advised him
that they had been approached by elected officials during the growth spurt back
in the 1990’s and they were convinced at that time that the City wanted this
area to be R4 because that was the money maker.
The owners stated that zoning has not really done anything for them as
they have not sold any lots. Mayor O’Brien stated as recent as last fall they
are still very eager to hear a plan from the City, or what the potential
options are for that area. They could
then talk amongst themselves. They are
only a few owners there and they talk with each other, many of them are
related. They might be willing do some sort of lot assemblage to help that area
develop. Mr. Schultz indicated the site where
Mr. Hackworth clarified that target areas four, five, six and seven would be non residential uses. Mr. Schultz stated that approximately 95% will be non- residential. There may be some areas where residential would be more appropriate, such as the southern portion of area six, south of the creek and next to Windmiller Subdivision. To span the creek may be expensive and the subdivision already has two stubs into that parcel so at one time the intent was likely for this to be residential. Mr. Hackworth clarified the location of the stream buffer.
Mrs. Hammond clarified there are approximately
40 acres vacant to the rear of Portrait Homes. Mr. Schultz stated the road
system was built and they built the first phase of homes, maybe 40 to 50
condos. Mr. Binkley clarified the area
that is in
Mr. Hackworth clarified that there are
approximately 800 acres that can be redeveloped in the
Mr. Binkley inquired if the area around Kroger
and some of the vacant lots should be included in this study. Mr. Schultz clarified that the
Mr. Hackworth stated due to costs we probably will not have another north-south road that crosses the railroad tracks. Mr. Bosch stated they are a lot more susceptible to a new crossing if you close another crossing along the rail line.
3. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, the Planning and Zoning Work Session closed at 7:27 P.M. on June 8, 2010.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Karen Risher, Administrative clerk
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