Planning Commission - New Albany, Ohio

Ms. Meyer stated that I think we will be changing the definition of appurtances.
Mr. Silverstein asked for some examples and visuals when it is brought back to this
commission.
Mr. Shockey stated that we have heard more than five variances in the last few years.
The last variance involved appurtances being too close to the home and what defines
structure for the purpose of items in the side yard.
Mr. Silverstein stated that this is to reduce the need for applicants to come to the board
for variances.
Ms. Meyer responded.
Mr. Kirby stated that if you have a deck it is fine but if you add a pool to the same deck
then you have a problem.
Ms. Meyer introduce the 2 nd item on the agenda to rezoning of 135.5 acres, referred to
as Business Park South, located southeast of the State Route 161 and Beech Road
intersection from Agricultural District (AG) to Limited General Employment District (L-
GE). This rezoning is proposed to closely reflect the current zoning for the property to
the north called Business Campus East. The property is fronted on Beech Road and no
other streets fronting the property.
Mr. Kirby verified that this is east of Beech Road.
Ms. Meyer stated that if this property is developed with the property to the north then
the internal setback would go away. A new lot could be created if a road system is
developed or the user.
Mr. Kirby verified that it is only the setbacks on the northern boundary.
Ms. Meyer stated that the text also has some design standards for the architecture of the
building is consistent with the rest of New Albany. Some of the items included to ensure
a comprehensive design is to provide a master landscape plan and a master sign plan,
similar to the Business Campus East standards.
Mr. Tom Rubey, The New Albany Company, stated that Jack Reynolds with Smith &
Hale is also available for questions. The request is to change the current zoning AG to
L-GE to keep it consistent with the property to the north. Staff has raised a number of
issues that we are in agreement on. We understand the desire to have a comprehensive
plan so businesses do not come to the board on a case by case basis. We came to
conclusion that this overall aesthetic of landscape and signage needs to include the land
to the north. We are working towards a regional management of storm water.
Mr. Kirby asked if it will be in the text prior to it coming to the Planning Commission.
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