Subject: MROD - Jordan Mills Staff Report
MROD STAFF REPORT
ZC0502-6 & 7
Applicant: Hammond Development, Inc.
Owner: Johnny Lunsford, Jr.
Location: 1161 Curtis Street; 2741 & 2811 12th Avenue; 1151, 1152, & 1153 28th
Street / 2700 12th Avenue (Jordan Mill)
Acreage: 7.5 total acres
Current Zoning Classification: C-3 (General Commercial) / M-1 (Light
Manufacturing)
Proposed Zoning Classification: MROD (Mill Restoration Overlay District)
Current Use of Property: Parking lots / Vacant Mill
Proposed Use of Property: Parking lots / Senior independent living facility
Planning Advisory Commission?s
Recommendation: Approval.
Planning Department?s
Recommendation: Approval.
Architectural / Design Issues: Because of funding issues concerning the
applicant, any alterations to the exterior of the building shall fall under the
jurisdiction of the State Historic Preservation Office. Windows, doors, and
other items may be added or altered.
Building Facades: See Architectural / Design Issues.
Economic Development: A) Job Creation
This project has the potential to employ 4 employees.
B) Neighborhood Revitalization
The Jordan Mill is located in the Medical Center Redevelopment Area.
It is also on the northern border of the East Highlands Revitalization Area.
West of the mill is the Hope VI Peabody project. This development should
compliment those areas and the Peabody project. As a senior living facility,
it has excellent access to medical care to the northeast and the southwest.
C) Taxation impact
The property taxation impact will be about $65,000. The current
property tax is $15,000. The projected property tax will be around $80,000.
D) New land-use designations
The land-use designation for this property is Mixed Office /
Commercial. This property was designated as such in the 2003 Comprehensive
Plan update for an MROD use.
Historic Resources: The Jordan Mill is a National Historic Site. The BHAR does
not have oversight. If state funds are requested for work on the Mill, then
the State Historic Preservation Office 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.
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 not 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 is 5,418 trips per
day and will increase to 5,572 trips per day. The Level Of Service will remain
at B (6,500 trips per day) for 12th Avenue. The Jordan Mill project is in
close proximity to the Warm Springs Trolley Line.
Off-street Parking / Curb-cuts: Must meet the codes and regulations of the
Columbus Consolidated Government for commercial access.
Attitude of Property Owners: Forty-three (43) property owners within 300 feet
were notified of the rezoning request. The Planning Division did not receive
any comments concerning this rezoning request.
Conditions: None.
Additional Information: None.
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