MROD STAFF REPORT
ZC0311-2
Applicant: Brent Buck
Owner: River Mill, LLC
Location: Bibb Mill
Acreage: 40 acres
Current Zoning Classification: M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
Proposed Zoning Classification: MROD (Mill Restoration Overlay District)
Current Use of Property: Vacant / Warehousing and storage
Proposed Use of Property: Antique mall / Warehousing and storage
Planning Advisory Commission?s
Recommendation: Approval.
Planning Division?s Recommendation: Approval.
Architectural / Design Issues: Any alterations to the exterior of the building
shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of Historic and Architectural
Review. There are no plans to alter the exterior of the mill buildings.
Building Facades: See Architectural / Design Issues.
Economic Development: A) Job Creation
This project has the potential to employ up to 30 employees. Phase 1
in the north wing could employ up to 5 employees.
B) Neighborhood Revitalization
The proposed antique mall should have a profound economic impact on
Bibb City, particularly at the intersections of 1st Avenue & 38th Street and
the intersections of 2nd Avenue & 38th Street and 2nd Avenue & 35th Street.
The increase of retail customers in the area could lead to an increase in
restaurants, specialty shops, and offices in
the immediate vicinity of these aforementioned intersections.
C) Taxation impact
The property taxation impact will depend on modifications made to the
retail area. If minimal or no modifications are made, then the property taxes
will slightly increase from or stay at $53,991.00.
D) New land-use
designations
The land-use designations for Bibb City were set by the Columbus
Council following Bibb City?s incorporation into the City of Columbus. The
land-use designation decision took into account the possibility of the Bibb
Mill becoming a mixed-use development. There would be no need at this time to
change any land-use designations in Bibb City.
Historic Resources: The Bibb Mill is a National Historic Landmark that lies in
the Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District. The BHAR does not review
interior alterations. If state funds are requested for work on the interior,
then the State Historic Preservation Office of the Department Of Natural
Resources will have to approve any modifications or alterations.
Landscaping: Landscaping shall be addressed in the Buffer Ordinance.
Natural Resources Protection
& Preservation: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact
on natural resources. The City is in the process of extending the Riverwalk
around the Bibb Mill, which may temporarily disturb any natural resource areas.
Signage: No portable signs or billboards shall be permitted in the MROD. All
other signage requirements shall be addressed in the Sign Ordinance.
Tree & Vegetation Preservation: Tree and vegetation preservation shall be
addressed in the Tree Ordinance and the buffer Ordinance.
City Services: These properties are served by all City services.
Environmental Impacts: The property does lie within a floodway and floodplain
area. The developer will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a
Site Development permit, if a permit is required.
Traffic Impact: The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact
on the transportation network. The current traffic count average is 24,436
trips per day and will increase to 28,974 trips per day average. The Level Of
Service will increase to E (24,500 trips per day) for 2nd Avenue. The volume
on 2nd Avenue is a peak time issue. Traffic increases significantly at
8:00-9:00AM and at 5:00-6:00 PM in reference to volume but is not necessarily
congested. This project has the possibility of generating an average of 1,569
trips per day during the week.
Off-street Parking / Curb-cuts: Must meet the codes and regulations of the
Columbus Consolidated Government for commercial access.
Attitude of Property Owners: One hundred seventy-five (175) property owners
within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request. At present, the
Planning Division has not received any comments concerning this rezoning
request.
Conditions: None.
Additional Information: None.