CITY OF PICKERINGTON

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004

PUBLIC HEARING

7:20 P.M.

OPEN DISCUSSION REGARDING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT CONCERNING STORAGE BUILDINGS (SHEDS)

Mr. Bosch opened the public hearing at 7:20 P.M., with the following members of the Planning and Zoning Commission present: Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bosch, and Mr. O’Brien. Mr. Blake and Mr. Nicholas were not present and they had notified Mr. Schultz that they would absent prior to the meeting. Others present were: Lance Schultz, Bob Shore, Angie McDowell, Greg Kitzmiller, Eric Ross, Bob Ross, Chuck Miller, Jim Clark, Lori Aberman, and others.

Mr. Bosch asked if anyone present would like to speak for or against the proposed text amendment that deals with storage buildings, also known as sheds.

Ms. McDowell asked if the commission could explain what this text amendment was about.

Mr. Bosch stated this is in regards to an agenda item regarding some text amendments that they are making to the zoning that affects storage buildings and outbuildings. This text amendment will allow the City to limit the number of storage buildings allowed on one property.

Mr. Bosch ascertained there were no further comments and declared the public hearing closed at 7:24 P.M., April 13, 2004.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ATTEST:

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Lori L. Aberman, Lance A. Schultz,

Deputy Municipal Clerk Director, Planning & Zoning

CITY OF PICKERINGTON

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CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Bosch called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., with roll

call as follows: Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bosch and Mr. O’Brien were present. Mr. Blake and Mr. Nicholas were absent and had notified Mr. Schultz prior to the meeting of their absence. Others present were: Brad Woodward, Lance Schultz, Lori Aberman, Bob Shore, Angie McDowell, Greg Kitzmiller, Eric Ross, Bob Ross, Chuck Miller, Jim Clark and others.

2. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 9, 2004, Public Hearing

regarding zone text amendment for portable signs in the Olde Pickerington Village area. Mr. Smith moved to approve; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion. There being no questions or comments, the minutes were approved.

B. APPROVAL OF MINTUES of March 9, 2004, Regular Meeting. Mr. Smith moved to approve; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion. There being no questions or comments, the minutes were approved.

3. SCHEDULED MATTERS:

A. Review and request for motion to approve Commercial Design

Guidelines Certificate of Appropriateness for Signage for All Pets at Pickerington located at 573 Hill Road North. (TABLE 1/13/04). Mr. Smith moved to remove from the TABLE; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Bosch, Mr. Smith and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.” Motion to remove from the TABLE passed, 4-0.

Mr. Schultz stated the owner proposes to construct a 49.98 square foot sign with graphics on the east elevation. Presently, the building has a 14 square foot building sign on the north elevation and a 72 square foot pole sign along Courtright Drive. The sign would be 8.33 feet high and 6 feet wide. The sign would be mounted flush to the east elevation. The sign would be green and white. The sign would be internally illuminated. The sign area is typically more that the City permits but with the realignment of Courtright Drive the existing sign does not have the same exposure. The City would be appreciative and it would be compatible with the zoning code for the existing pole sign be converted to a ground sign sometime in the future. Staff supports the certificate of appropriateness for signage. A sign permit is required prior to installation. Mr. Smith stated he appreciated Ms. Schoenfeld taking the Commission’s recommendations from the January meeting and making the diligent effort to bring back this sign. Mr. O’Brien moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll

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call was taken with Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bosch and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-0.

B. Review and request for motion to approve a draft ordinance to amend Chapters 1286.28 and 1296.03 and enact Chapter 1296.13 of the Pickerington Codified Ordinances to promulgate standards and regulations for storage buildings (sheds). Mr. Schultz stated back in December 2003 a resident expressed concern about the lack of restrictions on the amount and size of storage buildings (sheds) on residential properties. The Planning and Zoning Commission requested that staff review other cities standards. In January, February and March of 2004 staff researched other cities standards pertaining to storage buildings (sheds). Staff submitted findings and prepared recommended regulations for storage buildings (sheds). Mr. Schultz stated he drafted an ordinance and this evening’s public hearing was for this matter. Essentially the ordinance restricts storage sheds. It will allow one storage shed per residential lot, which has a house on it. A shed under 120 square foot does not require a permit and any shed in excess of 120 square foot will require conditional use approval. This ordinance also states that storage sheds of any size in Agricultural, Office or Industrial districts would need conditional use approval. Mr. Schultz stated the last bullet under Chapter 1296.13 (new chapter); states structures shall be compatible in appearance, design, architectural character, color and building materials of the residential structure. The Law Director brought to his attention that statement would not allow any metal sheds like what you can purchase at Lowe’s or Home Depot that would be less than 120 square feet because they would not be appropriate. This states that if your house were made out of brick then your shed would need to be made out of brick. Mr. Schultz stated he is concerned that he did not think of all of the ramifications of that and he does not feel that is the intent to limit the type of sheds you can buy. Mr. Schultz stated he feels this wording is not appropriate for sheds that is under 120 square foot, however, it would be appropriate for those over 120 square foot. Mr. Bosch stated he feels the Commission’s intent wasn’t to say if the residence was brick that the shed had to be brick as well, they just wanted the shed to match the color scheme of the residence and to limit the number allowed on a lot. Mr. Schultz suggested changing the wording to say compatible in appearance and color instead of architectural character and building materials. Mr. Bosch stated most of the newer subdivisions have deed restrictions regarding sheds on residential properties. Mr. Smith stated he feels they should just take out the words “building materials.” Mr. Schultz stated anything over 120 square feet would need to follow the stricter guidelines. Mr. Bosch stated he feels as long as this covers the Commission’s intent due to the workload of the administration and the Law Director he would not have an objection to the Commission moving this on to Service Committee. Mr. Smith stated Mr. O’Brien is on Service Committee so he can convey the Commission’s intent to Service Committee. Mr. Schultz stated this would be effective mid-July. Mr. Bosch moved to approve with the modification as noted to the last sentence and forward this to Service Committee; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Bosch, Mr.

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O’Brien, Mr. Smith and Mr. Fix voted “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-0.

C. Review and request for motion to approve Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage at 780 Diley Road. Mr. Schultz stated the applicant proposed to construct a 2,000 square foot (40 ft. x 50 ft.) detached garage at the rear of the property (southeast corner). The garage would have access from an existing drive that would be extended. The garage would be constructed of metal with a metal-pitched roof. The garage would be painted to match the house. The proposed detached garage meets all the setback requirements. The properties to the east and north have large storage buildings (barns). The site is 5.77 acres and such structure would not be out-of-scale like it would be on 2 acres or less. In an R4 zoning district, the maximum size for garage area is 720 square feet. The owner is proposing a 2,000 square foot detached garage. The owner presently has an approximate 480 square foot attached garage. Therefore, the owner will be required to receive a variance for the additional 1,760 square foot of garage area being requested. Staff supports the conditional use permit with the following condition; that the Board of Zoning Appeals approves a variance to allow additional garage area above 720 square feet. Mr. Smith ascertained that all the Planning and Zoning Commission is approving is the Conditional Use Permit; the Board of Zoning Appeals has to approve the additional square footage and the building materials. Ms. McDowell stated she just bought the property at 780 Diley Road and does not currently reside at the residence because they are completing some interior remodeling. She continued that her reason for this request is so that she may house additional vehicles, collectible cars, motorcycles as well as lawn equipment. In addition, she is the President of a non-profit organization, and needs place to secure large item donations for their yearly benefit as well as boxes of shirts that they accumulate for functions that occur throughout the year. She continued that she is the widow of Terry McDowell, the Whitehall Police Officer that was murdered in 2001. He left behind items that he wished for his son to have. In order to preserve those items in the manner in which they need to be, they need adequate space to house certain things like her husband’s motorcycle and truck until their son comes of age to acquire those items. She continued it is not her intent to deter from the appearance of the property but only to enhance the look as well as the property value. The proposed building will be built and painted in such a manner that it will compliment the existing house. Mr. Bosch ascertained that the applicant plans to extend the driveway on back to the detached garage. Mr. Schultz stated the City does not require driveways to be paved over 200 feet. He continued the applicant has an existing gravel driveway and they cannot require her to pave it. Mr. Schultz stated they also need to look at the curb cut issue due to the realignment of Diley Road. He continued the City Engineer would get with the applicant regarding the curb cut. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Bosch and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-0.

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D. Review and request for motion to approve amended Comprehensive Sign

Plan for CVS Pharmacy at 1100 Hill Road North. Mr. Schultz stated the applicant is proposing to install two nine square foot signs on the west and south elevations. The proposed signs would contain the words “24 hours.” On the west elevation the owner is proposing a 9 square foot sign. The sign would be red with white letters. There is approximately 130 square feet of all signage on this elevation. On the south elevation the owner is proposing a 9 square foot sign. The sign would be red with white letters. There is approximately 115 square feet of wall signage on this elevation. There is also a neon window sign that reads “Open 24 Hours.” Mr. Schultz continued that the CVS Pharmacy has as much signage as any building in the City for its size. In 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission reduced the amount of signage to its current total. There is a concern that other businesses that are open 24 hours will request the same type of signage. Staff supports the request if the “24 Hour” is part of the typical CVS sign package. However, other CVS Pharmacy’s in central Ohio do not have the additional signage requested in Pickerington. However, if the sign is approved the neon signs in the window should be removed. Staff does not support the amended Comprehensive Sign Plan. Mr. Shore of Da-Nite Sign Company stated CVS plans to put these signs up all over the Columbus area. Mr. Fix inquired does the current signage for CVS Pharmacy meet the maximum allowed by the City. Mr. Schultz stated typically businesses come in for a Comprehensive Sign Plan because the City’s restrictions for each elevation is a lot less than what they want. This building already has as much signage as any other building in the City for its size and they want to add to it. Mr. Fix inquired would the Commission be establishing a precedent by allowing them to exceed the code. Mr. Schultz stated they deal with each building separately. Mr. Smith stated they try very hard to be consistent. Mr. Bosch inquired would the applicant be willing to trade some existing signage to allow for the “24 hour” signage. Mr. Shore stated he would have to meet with his client and discuss whether they would agree to remove any of the existing signage. Mr. Bosch stated if the Commission tabled this item it would eliminate the applicant from having to start this process all over again. Mr. Shore stated that would be agreeable to him. Mr. Fix moved to TABLE; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Bosch voting “Yea.” Motion to TABLE, passed 4-0.

E. Review and request for motion to approve Olde Pickerington Village

Guidelines Certificate of Appropriateness for Signage for Lisa M. Haywood Attorney at Law at 21 West Columbus Street. Mr. Schultz stated the owner proposes to install a new building projection sign for the business. The sign would project from above the porch along West Columbus Street. The oval shaped sign would be approximately 16 inches high and 32 inches long. The sign would have a background color of ionic ivory with the lettering and bordering being fireweed. The sign material would be high-density sandblasted urethane. A metal bracket would project the sign from the building. Staff supports the Certificate of Appropriateness for Signage with one condition. That the sign

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shall be located high enough above the sidewalk as not to obstruct pedestrian traffic. A sign permit is required. Mr. Schultz stated the Code states the sign needs to be nine feet high, however, there are some signs in the area that are not that high due to the height of the building they are installed on. Mr. Kitzmiller stated the high-density urethane that they are proposing would never rot or crack. The colors are designed to match the building. Mr. Bosch clarified the sign material looks like wood. Mr. O’Brien moved to approve; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Fix, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bosch and Mr. O’Brien voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-0.

F. Review and request for motion to approve Commercial Design Guidelines Certificate of Appropriateness for Site Plan/Building Materials for a 3,700 square foot retail building for the SR 256 Company on approximately 0.724 acres located just south of Advanced Auto Parts (Morris property). Mr. Schultz stated the owner is proposing to construct a 3,700 square foot retail building on the 0.724-acre site. Access to the site would be through an access road located east of the proposed building. Two curb cuts would be provided from the above-mentioned access road. Consumer retail uses require 19 parking spaces while 18 spaces are provided (1 space per 200 square feet of retail area). Storm water would likely be detained in the parking lot. The site plan appears to meet the building and parking setback requirements except for a variance request for a rear yard-building setback on the extreme southeastern portion of the building and for one parking space. There appears to be sufficient area to accommodate the interior and perimeter landscaping requirements. The site has frontage on SR 256 but access would be from a shared access drive that serves Advanced Auto Parts, the medical offices and the nursing home. This access point is signalized. An access drive to serve this site and the nursing home is located on the eastern portion of the site. The owner dedicated an easement for the access drive. Two curb cuts from this access drive would serve the site. A 35-foot building setback is required in the rear yard. The owner dedicated a 30-foot easement for the access drive located just east of the building. The purpose of the access drive is to provide controlled access at the traffic light for this property and the nursing home to the south. The curb for the nursing home would be eliminated. Compliance can be achieved by requesting a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals. One parking space per 200 square feet is required for consumer retail building. The proposed building required 19 spaces. Compliance can be achieved by requesting a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals. There is a grouping of trees on the site. The trees need to be identified, sized and replaced per the City’s tree preservation ordinance. This detailed information would be required on the landscape plan. The applicant is proposing the following for the building materials for the west elevation, which fronts SR 256. The front elevation would have a gabled entranced with the majority elevation being comprised of stucco stone veneer. Color has not been identified. Hardy plank siding would be located on each end of the building. Color has not been identified. One bay of entrance doors with windows would be located beneath the gable and serve as the main entrance into the building. A bay of windows divided into six windowpanes would be

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located on each side of the entrance. The windows would be extended to the finish floor elevation. Staff recommends installing (extending) a watermark of stucco stone veneer instead of extending the windows to finish floor elevation. A forest green fabric awning would be installed above the entrance door and the two bays of windows. The pitched

roof would have dimensional shingles. Color not identified. City prefers black shingles. The applicant is proposing the following for the building materials for the east elevation, which is along the rear of the building. The majority of the elevation would be comprised of hardy plank siding. Color not identified. A stucco stone veneer watermark would run the length of the elevation. Two service doors would be located on the elevation. Materials of the doors are not identified. The pitched roof would have dimensional shingles. Color not identified. City prefers black shingles. The applicant is proposing the following for the north and south elevations, the side elevations. The majority of the elevations would be comprised of hardy plank siding. Color not identified. A stucco stone veneer watermark would run the length of the elevations. Two windows divided into grids would be on each elevation. Mr. Schultz continued that staff supports the Certificate of Appropriateness for building materials with the following conditions. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall approve the rear yard-building setback and reduce the required number of parking spaces from 19 to 18. The development shall be constructed per the site plan and building materials as submitted or as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The dumpster shall be screened as indicated on the plans. The applicant will also need to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness for landscaping, signage and lighting. Mr. Bosch clarified all they are approving is the site plan and building materials. The applicant was not present. Mr. Bosch stated in lieu of the applicant not being present this would be difficult to discuss without color samples, etc. Mr. O’Brien moved to TABLE; Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Smith, Mr. Bosch, Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion to TABLE passed, 4-0. Mr. Schultz stated he would contact the applicant.

G. Review and request for motion to approve Commercial Design Guidelines Certificate of Appropriateness for building materials for an outdoor patio and walk-in cooler for Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub in the Drug Mart Shopping Center. Mr. Schultz stated the applicant is proposing to construct an outdoor patio on the southern end of the building and a walk-in cooler on the western end of the building. The patio area would be approximately 34-feet long and 8-feet wide. A six-inch curb and 4-foot high wrought iron fence would separate the patio from the access drive. The access drive to the south is used for deliveries (semi-trucks) to the shopping center would be reduced from 27.2-feet to 21.2-feet. In addition, the 4-foot sidewalk along the side of the building would be eliminated where the patio would be located. The City requires a minimum 20-feet wide access drive. The potential noise (music, etc.) created by an outdoor patio in a sports pub setting is a concern. There are residential properties located east and west of the Drug Mart, which could be impacted. The cooler would be 12-feet wide and 24-feet

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long and located behind the building. The cooler would have access from the inside of the tenant space. The cooler does not appear to affect any traffic circulation patterns or

any other tenants. The applicant needs to advise the City if the cooler would be exposed or would be encased in brick or other materials. The owner of the Drug Mart Shopping Center has submitted a letter acknowledging and supporting the patio and walk-in cooler. Mr. Schultz stated staff supports the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Outdoor Patio and Walk-in Cooler with the following conditions; that no music speakers or any other type of sound devices shall be located in the outdoor patio area. The outdoor patio shall be closed for business at 11:00 p.m. The sidewalk shall be extended on the south side of the patio. Staff is concerned about the noise level to the surrounding residents. Mr. Fix inquired as to the distance to the nearest residence. Mr. Schultz stated it is somewhere between 300 to 500 feet. Mr. Eric Ross stated they would not have music on the patio. Mr. Fix inquired will they have televisions on the patio. Mr. Bob Ross stated there would be two televisions so customers can watch games. He continued what attracted them to this location is the fact that they intend to run a family sports pub. The focus is to make the location comfortable for families to come eat and relax while watching sports. This is part of a franchise and there is no music in the establishment. Mr. Bosch clarified there will be no amplified system used on the patio. Mr. Smith inquired what are the proposed hours of operation. Mr. Bob Ross stated they plan to be open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and occasionally they may remain open until midnight if there is a game on that late. Mr. Fix clarified they would be planning to close by midnight every night. Mr. Eric Ross stated they are opening as a non-smoking establishment; however, the patio would be open to smokers. He continued what if they wanted to enclose the patio. Mr. Fix stated he did not think noise would really be an issue. Mr. Bosch stated it would probably be a good idea if they have some kind of protection from the sun. He continued in regards to the sidewalk issue since there is no access off of the sidewalk and there are no doors or ramps he stated he would have no problem if the applicant wanted to leave a two foot wide area along there for safety for pedestrian traffic. Mr. Schultz stated the area would be a foot and a half with a six- inch curb. Mr. Smith clarified the only access to the patio is through the building. Mr. O’Brien inquired what would the posts for the wrought iron fence be made out of. Mr. Bob Ross stated they will probably be wrought iron, however, they have not picked the product yet. Mr. O’Brien stated the corner posts should be concrete for more support. Mr. Bosch stated he feels it is necessary to have the establishment close at midnight. He continued what are the plans for the cooler. Will it be encased in wood? Mr. Eric Ross stated the cooler would be made with aluminum panels that match the colors of the building. He continued that since this is a franchise they would have to use the franchise color, which is hunter green, however the cooler would match the building. Mr. Bosch clarified that if the applicant desires to enclose or cover the patio they would have to come back before the Commission for approval. Mr. Fix moved to approve with the conditions that the establishment and the patio close at midnight, that there is a two foot pathway for pedestrian safety, no music speakers or sound devices be allowed on the patio with exception of televisions, the

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cooler must be painted to match the building and they need to install concrete barriers on the corner posts for safety; Mr. O’Brien seconded the motion.

Roll call was taken with Mr. Bosch, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Fix and Mr. Smith voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 4-0.

4. REPORTS:

A. Planning & Zoning Director – Lance Schultz.

(1) BZA Report. Mr. Schultz stated they have one case scheduled for

April, the size of the detached garage at 780 Diley Road.

B. FCRPC – Lance Schultz. Mr. Schultz stated the only project in Violet

Township was for a zoning change for a residential to development just east of Ault Road on Refugee Road. It was for 214 houses. The FCRPC recommends approval of the residential rezoning to the Violet Township Zoning Commission.

C. Violet Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update – Lance Schultz. The thoroughfare plan was being reviewed and will probably be reviewed in more detail next month as well.

5. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Tree Commission. No Report.

B. Review and discussion regarding an Ordinance to Enact Chapter 1480 of

the Pickerington Codified Ordinances Relative to the Preservation of Notable Structures within the City. Mr. Schultz stated the City needs to get better mapping and then they will be able to work on this.

Mr. Brad Woodward stated he just wanted to see how the Commission worked because in the future he will have a proposed 30 acre zoning change and he just wanted to know what the procedures where to complete a zoning change. Mr. Schultz advised Mr. Woodward to stop in the office to discuss the rezoning.

6. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Fix moved to adjourn; Mr. Bosch seconded the motion. Mr. Smith, Mr. Fix, Mr. Bosch and Mr. O’Brien voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 4-0. The Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned at 8:45 P.M., April 13, 2004.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

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Lori L. Aberman Lance A. Schultz

Deputy Municipal Clerk Director, Planning and Zoning