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HomeMy WebLinkAbout140-02 Ordinance RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank, Inc. Form No. 30043 Ordinance No. 140-U2 Passed , 20 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING FOR 10.529 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCENTER CIRCLE AND PAUL BLAZER PARKWAY, FROM: PCD, PLANNED COMMERCE DISTRICT (CASE NO. 02-1312, CREATING TUTTLE CROSSING SUBAREA AS -BMW FINANCIAL SERVICES, 5515 PARKCENTER CIRCLE). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, ~_of the elected members concurring: Section 1. That the following described real estate (see attached map marked Exhibit "A") situated in the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, is hereby rezoned PCD, Planned Commerce District, and shall be subject to regulations and procedures contained in Ordinance No. 21-70 (Chapter 153 of the Codified Ordinances) of the City of Dublin Zoning Code and amendments thereto. ~ Section 2. That the application, Exhibit "B", including the list of contiguous and affected property owners, and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Exhibit "C", are all incorporated into and made an official part of this ~ Ordinance and said real estate shall be developed and used in accordance therewith. i i Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the i earliest period allowed by law. Passed this day of 2003. ~I I i Mayor -Presiding Officer Attest:I I I i 3 Clerk of Council Sponsor: Planning Division III' I I hereby certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the I, City of Dublin in accordance with Section 'I 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code. u rk of Council, Dubl ni O ih o I ..CITY OF DtiBLIN Dublin City Council )O Emerald Parkway NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I i, Ohio 43017-1006 Phone/TDD:614-410-4400 Fax: 614-161-6590 Web Site: www.dublin.oh.us Dublin City Council has scheduled a public hearing/second reading for Ordinance No. 140-02 at the Monday, April 7, 2003 Council meeting. The M°y°f meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and is held in Council Chambers. Public Thomos M. MtCash testimony will be taken at that time. The title of Ordinance No. 140-02 reads Vice Mayor aS follOWS: Cathy A. Boring MorileeChinniri-zuercher An Ordinance Providing for a Change in Zoning for 10.529 Acres Charles W.Kranstuber Located at the Northwest Corner of Parkcenter Circle and Paul Blazer Timothy A.Lecklider Parkwa from: PCD, Planned Commerce District to: PCD, Planned John G. Reiner y Amy J.Salay Commerce District (Case No. 02-1312 Creating Tuttle Crossing Clerk of Council Subarea A5 -BMW Financial Services -5515 Parkcenter Circle). Anne C. Clarke Copies of the materials will be available for public review at the Dublin Municipal Building on Friday, April 4. Anne C. Clarke Clerk of Council 410-4436 March 17, 2003 Department of Development Division of Planning 5800 Shier-Rings Road Dublin, Ohio 43016 CITY OF DUBLIN Phone: 614-410-4600 -Fax: 614-761-6566 Memo To: Members of Dublin City Council From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manager ~a,,,.,~,, $ Date: March 27, 2003 Initiated Bybara M. Clarke, Planning Director,. -'~~,,e.. ~ RE: Ordinance #14#~-02 -BMW Financial Services (Case #02-1312) SUMMARY: The rezoning application for BMW Financial Services represents the creation of Subarea AS within the Tuttle Crossing PCD for auser-specific sign package. This PCD revision provides for the installation of two, ten-foot tall, 26-square foot signs for the existing BMW Financial Services building. A copy of the proposed development text will become binding as part of the ordinance. The proposal was revised several times, and it was approved by the Planning Commission with four conditions on March 6, 2003. The accompanying development plan application (Case #02-119DP) was also approved on March 6, 2003. The applicant's representative agreed to all the conditions (See attached letters). RECOMMENDATION: Based on the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Ordinance #114-02 should be adopted with the four conditions listed in the March 6, 2003 Record of Action. Attachments g y OLR OLR OLR SO ?n s oad PCD OLR -1 PCD PCD C PCD e PCD PCD ~v Q a~ N PCD PCD Q`~ PCD PC PCD P goal gar Tuttle Grossin 02-131 Z City of Dublin gMW Financial Services Signage N Division of Planning 5515 Parkcenter Circle 0 500 Feet EXHIBIT "B" REZONING APPLICATION {Code Section 153.234) EXPIRE ..~~::-fT , ORDINANCE NO. ~ ~I'~ al~t:l~ o< rte 5800 s~i~r-~iin~ Irooa ~h~n,al~4aot6-tr~6 CfTY COUNCIL 1ST READING l~ ~ Phone/tDD:6t4-410~6DD CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Fmc:614761-6566 CITY COUNCIL ACTION Weh Site: www.du6lin.oh.us FOR OFFICE USE ONLY i -I-- Amount Received: I Applicatien No: P&Z Date(s): ~ P&Z Action: Receipt No: i MIS Fee No: Date Received: Received By: !Type of Request NOTE: Applicants are highly encouraged to contact the Division of Planning at 410-4600 for assistance to discuss the.P&Z review process prior to submitting a formal application. 1. CHECK THE TYPE OF APPLICATION: ? Composite Plan {§i 53.058) © Preliminary Development Plan {§153A56) ~ Other (Please Describe) RezoningZ____ _ 11. PROPERTY INFORMATION: Parcel Size: Tax ID/Parcel Number: 273-007673 {Acres) 10.539 Property Address; 5515 Parkcenter Circle Side of Street {N, S, E, w): North Nearest Intersection: parkcenter Cr. ~ Paul Blazer Pkwy. Distance from Nearest Intersection: 0.0 FEET, N, S, E, W (Circle) from Nearest Intersection Exis#ing Land Use Development: pCD, Office Building Praposed Land Use Development: Revised for Signage Current or Existing Zoning District: Requested Zoning District: Number of Acres to be Rezoned: PCD PCD 1 ~ r 4 ~ O~ i Z IVa~ ~ Rezoning Application Page t of 5 PLA-108 Date 1 i 113102 III. Rezoning Statement: State briefly how the proposed zoning and development relates to the existing and potential future land use character of the vicinity. Rezoning request to allow for revised signage to comply with brand image. , State briefly how the proposed zoning and development relates to the Dublin Community Plan. Previous Application: Has an application for rezoning the property been denied by the City Council within the last two (2) years? No If Yes, When? State the basis of reconsideration: IF A PLANNED DISTRICT IS REQUESTED, IS A COMPOSITE OR PRELIMINARY PLAN ATTACHED? YES ? NO ? IF A PLANNED DISTRICT IS REQUESTED, IS THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT TEXT ATTACHED? YES ? NO ? Rezoning Application Page 2 of 5 PLA-108 Date 11/13102 IV. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: ~ TWO (2) ORIGINAL SIGNED AND NOTARIZED APPLICATION AND THIRTEEN (13) COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION ? 14 COPIES OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION Legal description of the property to be zoned consists of _ page{s). Submitted with Revised Deve10'pm~at Plan Application - rj k,~~.~~'a~T - l ? 14 SETS OF A SCALED, SITE/STAKING PLAN (NOT GREATER THAN 24" x 36") AND 14 SETS OF REDUCED SITE DRAWING(S) (NOT GREATER THAN 11" X 17") SHOWING: a. The site and all land 500 feet beyond the boundaries; b. North arrow and bar scale; - c. Locations, size, and dimensions of all existing and proposed conditions and structures (significant natural features, landscaping, structures, additions, decks, access ways, parking, etc.); d. Proposed Uses (Regional transportation system, densities, number of dwellings, building/unit types, square footages, parking/open space, etc.); e. Existing and proposed zoning district boundaries; f. Size of site in acres/square feet; and g. All property lines, setbacks, street centerlines, rights-of-way, easements, and other information related to the site. Submitted with Revised Development Plan Application f~ 14 COPIES OF COUNTY OWNERSHIP MAP: (NOT LESS THAN 8'/z" X 11" AND NOT MORE THAN 16" X 20") Showing contiguous property owners within 500 feet from the perimeter of the area to be rezoned. ? 14 SETS OF SCALED, DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) NA ~ FOR SIGNS, 14 COPIES OF ACCURATE, SCALED DRAWINGS SHOWING: a. Location of sign and sign type {wall, ground, projecting, or window) b. All dimensions of sign, including letter sizes and proposed distance from sign to grade c. Proposed copy layout and lettering styles (fonts) d. Materials and manufacturer to be used in fabrication e. Total area of sign farce (including frame} ~ MATERIAL AND COLOR SAMPLES (color chips, photos, plans or brochure of product information). Include manufacturer name and number. Rezoning Application Page 3 of 5 PLA-108 Date 11/13/02 q V. CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY OWNERS: List all neighboring property owners within 300 feet from the perimeter of the property. Information must be in accordance with the County Auditor's current tax list. Electronic copies of property owner lists are encouraged. (Use additional sheets as necessary.) PROPERTY OWNER (not Mortgage Company or Tax Service) MAILING ADDRESS CITY/STATE2IP CODE Dublin Hotel LLC 4243 Hunt Rd. Cincinnati, OH (Marriott) 45242 Duke-Weeks Realty LP 5600 Blazer Parkway Dublin, OH 43017 Americenter of Dublin LLC 30209 6 Mile Road Livonia, OH 48152 Hospital Properties Inc. Suite 4000 Columbus, OH 3555 Olentangy River Rd. 43214 City of Dublin 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, OH (Water Tower/Fire Station) 43017-1066 Ashland Oil ~ Refining Co. P.O. Box 14000 Lexington, RY 40512-4000 Duke-Weeks Realty LP 5600 Paul Blazer Parkway Dublin,OH (Atrium II) 43017 Duke-Weeks Realty LP 5600 Paul Blazer Parkway Dublin,OH (Atrium I) 43017 Continental Real Estate Accounting Dept., Suite 610 Columbus, OH 150 E. Broad St. 43215 Rezoning Application Page 4 of 5 PLA-108 Date 11/13/02 VI. PROPERTY OWNER /APPLICANT INFORMATION: Current Property OwnerlApplicant: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC Mailing Address: 5515 Parkcenter Circle {Street, City, State, Zip Code) Dublin, OH 43017 Daytime Telephone: Fax: (614) 718-6901 (614) 718-2530 V11. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION: Representative if different from property owner or applicant: Robert Rodger {Also complete Section IX) Regional Facilities Manager ~ Mailing Address: 5515 Parkcenter Cr. {Street, City, State, Zip Code) Dublin, OH 43017 _ _ Daytime Telephone: Fax: (614) 718-2506 (614) 718-2530 V111. PRIMARY CONTACT: Who is the primary contact person? {If different from Owner's Representative and Applicant) IX. AUTHORIZATION TO VISIT THE PROPERTY: Site visits to the property by City representatives are necessary in order to process this application. The Owner/Applicant hereby authorizes City representatives to visit, photograph and post a notice on the property described in this application. X. UTILITY DISCLAIMER: The City of Dublin will make every of#ort to provide essential services to the property as needed. However, the rapid growth of the City of Dublin and northwest Franklin County has stretched the City's capacity to provide these services to the limit. As such, the City of Dublin may be unable to make all or part of said facilities available #o the applicant until some future date. The ApplicanUOwner acknowledges that approval of this request #or rezoning by the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission and/or Dublin City Council does not constitute a guarantee or binding commitment that the City of Dublin will be able to provide essential services such as water and sewer facilities when needed by said Applicant. XI. OWNER AUTHORIZATION FOR AGENT/REPRESENTATIVE: i Sanjay Chhabria the owner/applicant, hereby authorize Robert Kodger to act as my agent representative in all matters _ pertaining to the processing and approval of this application including modi#ying the project, and I agree to be bound by all re resentations and a reements made b the desi Hated a ent. Signature of Current perty4wner. l.~ a Date: .,.~CQ.~- 11 / 26 /02 X11, APPLICANT'S AFFIDAVIT: I Robert Rodger the applicanUauthorized representative, have read and understand the contents of this application. The information contained in this application, attached exhibits and other information submitted is complete and in all respects true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Applicant or ~ Date: Authorized Representative: ~p ~ ~ • J'-' ` 11 / 26 /02 _ ~ Spbscrii~eclworn to before me this _ 26th day of November _ 20 02 ~ _ JO , = ` = t ` 2005 Notary Public a ~ ,Uivavi~..~o~~~ u~~'i4~S ar't{i~ l5, i, j,\ i ~~'ri'~~ t)t: .,C.'t¢r mU~ Rezoning Application Page 5 of 5 PLA-i 08 Date 11 /13/02 y l ~ CIVIL ENGINEERING ~ 9o~s a..! ~ Antares Avsnu• Columbus. Ohlo 43240 J~ A S S O C I A T E S' Tel 614.433.9015 ~ Fax 614.433.9513 ~X~~~ _ 4.089 Acres Il,ltuated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Dublin, Virginia Military Survey 2419 r being a 4.089 acre tract of land all out of a 11.138 acre tract as conveyed to Duke Realty Limited PArtncrship as recorded in Deed Book 25277, Page E 17, (all references refer to the records of the ~totorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio) and described as follows: 1lcginning at an iron pin found at the northeasterly corner of said 11.138 acre tract, in the western fight of way line of Paul Blazer Parkway as delineated in Plat Book 71, Page 100; 'i'hcnce with said westerly right-of--way the following three courses: - i) South 06°24'06" East, a distance of 260.47 feet, to an iron pin set at a point of curvature; 5 3) With a curve to the right having a central angle of 26°21'45" a radius of 836.46 feet whose chord bears South 06°46'46" West, a chord distance of 381.48 feet to an iron pin set at a point of tangenry; ° d~' t i', 1) Thence South I9°5T39" West, a distance of 12.71 feet to an iron pin set at a point of ~r' curvature in the northerly right-of--way line of Parkcenter Circle as delineated in the "Dedication of Parkcenter Circle" of record in Plat Book 74, Page 104; Thcnce with said northerly right-of--way line the following two courses: 1) With a curve to the right having a central angle of 90°00'00" a radius of 20.00 feet whose `F` chord bears South 64°57'39" West, a chord distance of 28.28 feet, to an iron pin set at a point f `r of reverse curvature; P 2) With a curve to the left having a central angle of 07° 10'23" a radius of 1557.88 feet whose chord bears North 73 °3733" West, a chord distance of 194.91 feet, to an iron pin set; : Thence North 07°38'06" West with a new division line across said 11.138 acre tract a distance of 570.30 feet to an iron pin set at a point in the northern line of said 11.138 acre tract and in the :outhern line of a 5.089 acre tract as conveyed to F. Stephen and Denise Pagura of record in ORV27825B 16; Thence North 82°21'54" East with the northern line of said 11.138 acre tract, partly with the southern line of said 5.089 acre tract, and partly with the southern line of a 5.00 acre tract as conveyed to Harvey R Hembright of record in ORV 17923F12, a distance of 311.50 feet, to the point of beginning and containing 4.089 acres of land more or less. This description was prepared by Civil Engineering Associates, Inc., Columbus, Ohio from an actual Geld survey. The basis of bearings are the same as that of "Tuttle Crossing" of record in Plat Book 71, Page 100, they bearings calculated from this meridian. ~ OF i r ti j f MAYNARD 's.0 ~i1~ = H. THOMPSON ~ ~ ~ / ~ E e L E ~ a, 9 sa12e boo ~d pson, 128 s''..C~STE<:. Q, Prepared: ~'~KugQ 8, 1995 ~I '.v i. A i ~ ~ ~ c} t t„ t'') . - - 1 l' l EXHIBIT A LEGAL DES~RIPTIGN DESCRIPTION OF A 6.450 ACRE TRACT LOCATED WEST OF PAUL BLAZER PARKWAY AND NORTH OF PARKCENTER CIRCLE DUBLIN, OHIO Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, and in the City of Dublin, and being part of Virginia Military Survey No 4852, all of a 1.350 acre tract of land as conveyed to Duke Realty Limited Partnership by deed of record in Instrument No. 199709190097280, and being 5.100 acres of a 6.833 acre tract of land as conveyed to Duke Realty Limited Partnership by deed of record in Instrument No. 199807240185421, all records can be found in the Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning for reference at an iron pin set at the northeasterly. corner of Reserve "A" of Tuttle Crossing, a subdivision of record in Plat Book 71, pages 100, 101, 102, said point also being the northeast corner of a 4.089 acre tract of land as conveyed to Franklin Properties Funding Corporation by deed of record in Official Record 31851 F04; Thence with the northerly line of said Reserve "A",North 82° 21' S4" East a distance of 1.33 feet to a iron pin found at the southeast corner of said 1.350 acre tract, said point also being in the westerly right-of--way line of Paul Blazer Parkway, and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of herein described parcel; - Thence along the south line of said 1.350 acre tract, passing the northeasterly corner of Reserve "A" of Tuttle Crossing, a subdivision of record in Plat Book 71, pages 100, 101, 102, and the northeast corner of a 4.089 acre tract of land as conveyed to Franklin Properties Funding Corporation by deed of record in Official Record 31851 F04 at 1.33 feet, South 82° 21' S4" West a total distance of 312.81 feet to an iron pin set at the northwest comer of said 4.089 acre tract and the northeast corner of a 18.150 acre tract of land as conveyed to Duke Realty Limited Partnership by deed of record in Instrument No. 199807240185421; Thence with the northern line of said 18.150 acre tract and with the southern line of said 6.833 acre tract, South 82°21'54" West a distance of 68.12 feet to an iron pin set; Thence along the east line of said 18.150 acre tract and the west line of said 6.833 acre tract, passing at a distance of 23.89 feet the northeast comer of said 18.150 acre tract and the southeast corner of a 18.429 acre tract of land as conveyed to Duke Realty Limited Partnership by deed of record in Instrument No. 199807240185421, North 07 48 t distance of 24.61 feet to an iron pin set at a point of curvature; ° ~~'L~ V ~ P Y Thence with an arc of a curve to the left, along the east line of said 18.429 acre tract and the west line of said 6.833 acre tract, having a radius of 235.50 feet, a central angle of 29° 11' OS", an arc length of 119.96 feet whose chord bears of said arc North 20° 44' S9" West with a chord distance of 118.66 feet to an iron pin set; Thence along the east~line of said 18.429 acre tract and the west line of said 6.833 acre tract, North 35° 20' 21" West a distance of 166.82 feet to an iron pin set; Thence with an azc of a curve to the right, along the east line of said 18.429 acre tract and the west line of said 6.833. acre tract, having a radius of 575.00 feet, a central angle of 08° 01'42", an azc length of 80.57 feet whose chord beazs of said arc North 31 ° 19'40" West with a chord distance of 80.50 feet to an iron pin set; Thence along a new division line of said 6.833 acre tract with the following four courses: 1) Thence North 62°41' 11" East, a distance of 64.75 feet to an iron pin set ; 2) Thence North 69°13'51" East, a distance of 98.23 feet to an iron pin set; 3) Thence North 11°44'05" East, a distance of 210.86 feet to an iron pin set; 4) Thence North 06°23'32" West, a distance of 111.82 feet to an iron pin set in the south right-of--way line of Rings Road as conveyed to the City of Dublin by Instrument No.199709080088659; Thence along the north line of said 6.833 acre tract, and along the said southerly right-of--way line of Rings Road, North 79° 48' 18" East a distance of 118.48 feet to an iron pin set at a angle point in the south right-of--way line of Rings Road as conveyed to the City of Dublin by deed in Instrument No. 199712300178671; Thence along the north line of said 6.833 acre tract, and the south right-of--way line of Rings Road, North 83° 41' O1" East a distance of 186.10 feet to a iron pin set at the northeasterly corner of said 6.833 acre tract, and in a 6.00 acre tract conveyed to the City of Dublin, by deed in Official Record 18639 H07; Thence along the east line of said 6.833 acre tract, and along the west line of said 6.00 acre tract, passing the an iron pin found at northeast corner of said 1.350 acre tract and the southeast corner of said 6.833 acre tract at 512.66 feet, South 06° 23' 30" East a total distance of 717.61 feet to the true point of beginning. Containing 6.450 acres of land, more or less. Subject to all easements and right-of--ways of record Bearings herein are based on a bearing of South 82° 21' S4" West for the northerly line of Reserve A contiguous with the described parcel, as shown on the said plat of Tuttle Crossing as recorded in Plat Book 71, pages 100, 101 and 102. Iron pins set in the above description aze 5/8" (O.D.) 30" long with a plastic cap stamped «L~„ This description is based on a field survey performed by Lockwood, Jones, & Beals in March, 2000 under my direct supervision. a ~ ~yyr.. 3~/ O~ ~ JAiNES • J es P. Benedict Ohio L.S. No. 6583 a p~~~DiCT : arch 14, 2000 ~ 'o S85S3 r°o ~ oECil$~(Eac°~ co, n s +sfJ~ ~~•~~i ~ wit ~O~~~hY1 '~~~~~~i~auaoaete~~t ~ ~ ~F PROPOSED TEXT -MARCH 6, 2003 Subarea AS Development Standards: In addition to the general standards of the Tuttle Crossing PCD text and plan, this Subarea shall be subject to the following requirements within that specific Subarea. Permitted Uses: The following uses shall be permitted within Subarea A5: 1. Those uses listed in the SO and OLR sections of the Zoning Code. 2. Corporate offices 3. Hotel and motel 4. Institutional uses 5. Ancillary commercial or restaurant uses within a structure primarily devoted to office or hotel uses. Permitted Density: The subarea can be used for medium to large scale signature type office buildings with integrated parking structures, the maximum density within Subarea AS will be 17, 500 SF/Ac. Yard and Setback Requirements: 1. Setback on Paul Blazer Parkway, Rings Road, and Parkcenter Circle shall be 30 feet for pavement and 50 feet for buildings. 2. Side yards shall be 25 feet for pavement and buildings. A zero pavement sideyard may be allowed in cases where lots share common access drives, and the parking areas function as a single parking lot. To compensate for lost greenspace, additional interior parking lot islands with a minimum width of 18 feet, as measured from face of curb to face of curb, and planted with a minimum of two 3.5 inch caliper trees per island will be required along both side of access drive. 3. Rear Yards shall be 25 feet for pavement and buildings. 4. Total ground covered by all buildings shall not exceed 25 percent of the lot area. However, parking garages and buildings shall cover no more than 75 percent of the total area. Height Requirements: 1. The maximum height for structures in Subarea AS shall be measured per the Dublin Zoning Code and have a height limitation of 100 feet. Page 1 of 3 PROPOSED TEXT -MARCH 6, 2003 Parking and Loading: 1. Sizes, ratio and type of parking and loading and other facilities shall be regulated by Dublin Code provisions. 2. Bank drive-thru requirements as per Dublin requirements. Circulation: 1. Paul Blazer Parkway shall be a 100-foot right-of--way and a 56-foot pavement width. All other local public access street shall have a 60-foot right-of--way and a 32-foot pavement width. 2. Curb cuts on Paul Blazer Parkway shall be space a minimum of 200 feet (as measured from the driveway centerlines) with opposing cuts aligned or offset no less than 100 feet, with placement determined consistent with prudent traffic engineering principles and practice. Waste and Refuse: 1. All waste and refuse shall be containerized and fully screened from view with a solid wall or fence. Storage and Equipment: 1. No materials, supplies, equipment or products shall be stored or permitted to remain on any portion of the parcel outside the permitted structure. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground, or buildings, shall be screened from public view with materials harmonious with the building. Landscaping: 1. All landscaping shall be according to the Dublin Landscape Code provisions. 2. Within the setback area along Paul Blazer Parkway, atree-foot average height continuous earth mound shall be installed as well as one tree per 40 feet of frontage or fraction thereof. Trees have to be equally spaced, if possible. Building Identification Signage and Graphics: This site, also know as Subarea A5, has a cumulative street frontage of 2,000 feet, with exposure on Parkcenter Circle, Paul Blazer Parkway, and Rings Road. The site comprises 10.5 acres and is developed with asingle-user, three-story corporate office building of 122,000 square feet. The site is entitled to two identification signs, under the general provisions of the Sign Code. In this case, there is a need for an alternate sign package that consists of two ground signs, as depicted on Exhibits A and B. These signs are in conformance with most of the provisions of the Page 2 of 3 PROPOSED TEXT -MARCH 6, 2003 Dublin Sign Code, with two exceptions, the number of colors used on the signs and the percentage of secondary image on the sign face. This design is user-specific and will be consistent with the drawings being made part of the Subarea AS PCD development text and the following standards: 1. The site will be entitled to two ground signs, totaling 52 square feet. A. Sign A is 10 feet tall and 26 square feet in area. B. Sign B is 10 feet tall and 26 square feet in area. 2. The signs will present ahigh-quality, corporate image that is consistent with the building, the larger office park, and the Dublin community. 3. All signs will be limited to four colors, including black and white. 4. The signs shall display the primary image in text (business name), and the secondary text (all other information, graphics, logos, etc. on the sign face) shall be limited to 26 percent of the permitted sign face. 5. All other provisions of the Sign Code including, but not limited to, location, design, opacity, lighting, landscaping, etc. 6. Should Subarea AS be redeveloped in the future or should this building be reused as a multi-tenant facility, the signage permitted herein shall be removed. Any and all future signage will be required to conform with all provisions of the Sign Code, without exception, and will be subject to review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission as a revised development plan application. 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Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Location: 10.539 acres located on the northwest corner of Parkcenter Circle and Paul Blazer Parkway. Existing Zoning: PCD, Planned Commerce District (Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbrightp1ans). Request: Creation of a new subarea (AS) in the PCD development text (rezoning) under the provisions of Section 153.058 (revised submission). Proposed Use: Two multi-panel ground signs with four colors for an existing 121,870 square foot office building (As proposed, both Sign A and Sign B are ten feet tall and 26 square feet in area, with 8.5 square feet secondary image). Applicant: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC., c/o Robert Kodger, Regional Facilities Manager, 5515 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Staff Contact: Chad D. Gibson, AICP, Senior Planner. MOTION: To approve the rezoning application because the proposed Signage compliments the existing building, meets the overall intent of the Code, and the site has 2,000 feet of public street frontage, with four conditions: 1) That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; 2) That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; 3) That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and 4) That the proposed text and/or plans be amended to include any added modifications requested by the Commission, prior to scheduling the public hearing at City Council. * Stephanie Augenstein, representing BMW Financial Services, submitted the attached letter agreeing to the above conditions. VOTE: 7 - 0. RESULT: This rezoning was approved, and it will be forwarded to City Council with a positive recommendation. STAFF CERTIFICATION ~ Barbara M. Clarke ~3 ~ ~w~;~ ~ti~~~~~~~ ~ D'~~~ 3 `~y- Planning Director 03-21-03 06:32pm From-financial services hr 6147162530 T-335 P.001/001 F-471 BM1N Financial Services March 21, 2003 City of Dublin Attention: Flora 5800 Shier-Rings Road Dublin, Ohio 43016 Dear Flora: Per your voicemail, this letter serves as our confirmation that I agreed to the following rezoning conditions on behalf of BMW Financial Services at the March 6, 2003, Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting: That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and That the proposed text and/or plans be amended to include any added modifications requested by the Commission, prior to scheduling the public hearing at City Council. If you need any additional information, please contact me at campaery 614.718-2572• BMw Fnaneiol Scxvieee NA I.LC BMW Groupcompsny Sincerely, IN~iGag adArar P.o. 8ox 360& Ovblin• Od a3016-0306 Stephanie Augenstein SSiSPa^"`"tcrC~fels General Manager, Human Resources Dublin, OH 4so,7ssss BMW Financial Services Tolephorte (61 dJ 778.6900 f8x 1E001820-d2G~ Irttcmd bmwuca.com ~prynpp On N~cycW Pi~M VpCll Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report -March 6, 2003 Page 4 2. Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbrigbt PCDs -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Location: 10.539 acres located on the northwest corner of Parkcenter Circle and Paul Blazer Parkway. Existing Zoning: PCD, Planned Commerce District (Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbrightp1ans). Request: Creation of a new subarea (AS) in the PCD development text (rezoning) under the provisions of Section 153.058 (revised submission). Proposed Use: Two multi-panel ground signs with four colors for an existing 121,870 square foot office building (As proposed, both Sign A and Sign B are ten feet tall and 26 square feet in area, with 8.5 square feet secondary image). Applicant: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC., c/o Robert Kodger, Regional Facilities Manager, 5515 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Staff Contact: Chad D. Gibson, AICP, Senior Planner. NOTE: The sign specifications have been modified slightly since the agenda was issued. As a result, the square footage of the proposed signs has changed from 25 to 26 square feet and the secondary image has changed from 7.64 square feet to 8.5 square feet. Staff apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. Attached with the report are materials submitted by the applicant demonstrating the apparent "look" of the sign if the secondary images were to comprise 20 percent of the sign face. The applicant questions the sign's aesthetic appearance under strict compliance with the Sign Code. Staff wishes to acknowledge this point as worthy of the Commission's consideration, especially in light of the international language value of logos as symbols. UPDATE: The Planning Commission tabled this case after lengthy discussions on December 5, 2002 and January 9, 2003. The Commissioners expressed concern regarding the design of the proposed signs, including the use of four colors and an increased percentage of secondary image (logo). Staff has met with the applicant on multiple occasions, and the sign package has again been revised. The design has retained similar components, with four colors and a secondary image of 26 percent. The proposed signs have changed back to a vertical orientation. This case was introduced at City Council on December 9, 2002 (Ordinance #144-02). In recent discussions between City Council and staff, Council directed staff to clarify the role of the Planning Commission in the rezoning process for planned development districts. Specifically, Council asked staff to explain that, under the Code provisions, the Planning Commission does have the clear discretion to recommend approval or denial of a rezoning that deviates from the strict application of the Sign Code. After reviewing all the facts, the Commission should base its recommendation on the merits of the case consistent with the spirit and intent of the Code. Strict adherence to the Sign Code may not be required in every case. Council will respect the sound discretion and judgment of the Planning Commission. Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report -March 6, 2003 Page 5 BACKGROUND: This is a review of a rezoning application to create Subarea A5, for a revised sign package for the BMW Financial Services site, within the Tuttle Crossing PCD. The original building was approved on August 17, 1995, and athree-story, 63,070 square foot building was subsequently constructed. The site received separate approval in October of 1996 for a single, 12-foot tall monument sign along Parkcenter Circle. In September of 1997, a 56-space parking lot expansion was approved. The northern "half' of the building was a building expansion approved in March of 2000. It included athree-story, 58,880 square foot addition. [See attached Records of Action for each previously noted case.] This proposal creates a new subarea in order to accommodate a new sign package that does not conform to the existing development text (which refers to the Sign Code). 4:. The PCD provisions of Section 153.058(E) establish the following criteria for approval of a composite plan (rezoning): The development is consistent in all respects with the purpose, intent, and applicable standards of permissible land uses; The density of the proposed plan is in conformance with appropriate comprehensive plans such as the Dublin Future Land Use Plan and the Thoroughfare Plan; The preliminary site layout maintains the image of Dublin as a planned community; The orientation of critical open space and linkages, buffer areas, entry ways, and other elements having a bearing on the overall acceptability of the composite plans, contribute to the orderly development of land within the City; The development provides and maintains a safe, convenient, and non-conflicting circulation system for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians; and The development standards for the proposed development, which may vary from the requirements in the Dublin Code when warranted, are found to be desirable for the implementation of the composite plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission must review and make a recommendation on this rezoning request. The application is then returned to City Council for a public hearing and final vote. A two-thirds vote of City Council is required to override a negative recommendation by the Commission. If approved, the rezoning will become effective 30 days following the Council vote. It should also be noted that there is a companion revised development plan application involving this site immediately next on the agenda (Case #3 - 02-119RDP). If the rezoning is not approved by City Council, any development plan approval will be vacated/rescinded. CONSIDERATIONS: Site Characteristics/Layout: The 10.539-acre site is developed with a 121,870-square foot, three-story office building and 559 parking spaces. It is located on the west side of Paul Blazer Parkway, between Rings Road and Parkcenter Circle. The site is long and narrow, with about 1,400 feet of frontage on Paul Blazer Parkway, 350 feet of frontage on Rings Road, and 200 feet of frontage on Parkcenter Circle. To the north, across Rings Road, is undeveloped ground as part of the Ashland Chemical campus, zoned OLR, Office, Laboratory, and Research District. To the south, across Parkcenter Circle, is the Marriott Hotel (Subarea A3). To the east, across Paul Blazer Parkway, are a combined municipal water tank fire station facility, and two offices within Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report -March 6, 2003 Page 6 Subarea B of the Tuttle Crossing PCD. To the west are the Atrium I and II buildings that front along I-270. The existing building is situated close to Paul Blazer Parkway (set back about 40 feet at the closest point), and is very long (north/south) and narrow. It has parking areas to the north, south, and west of the building. There is an area of mature landscaping toward the north portion of the site, but most of the landscaping is located along the periphery of the site or in parking lot islands. Land Use, Density, and Zoning: The southern portion of the site is located within Subarea A2 of the Tuttle Crossing PCD. Offices, hotels, corporate headquarters, and major institutions are permitted. uses. High- to mid-rise signature office buildings with parking structures are promoted in the text, and the maximum permitted density is 18,000 square feet per acre. The northern portion of the site is located within the Pagura/Helmbright PCD. That development text permits office development at a density of 17,000 square feet per acre. The building as it exists has a density of 11,570 square feet per acre. The proposed text will establish 17,500 square feet per acre for the overall site. The current development text requires adherence to several areas of the Dublin Zoning Code, including the standard Sign Code provisions. The proposed text creates a new subarea (AS) within the Tuttle Crossing PCD, and exclusively relates to an alternate sign package. Under the text, any alteration to the proposed sign package must first receive Commission approval. All other development standards will remain the same. The southern portion of the site is located within Subarea A of the Tuttle Crossing PCD. The northern portion is located within the Pagura/Helmbright PCD. If approved, the site will be entirely within Subarea AS of the Tuttle Crossing PCD. Signage/Landscaping: . The site received approval from the Commission in 1996 for a single ground sign located along Parkcenter Circle, although the site has two qualifying street frontages and is generally entitled to two signs. (See attached Record of Action and minutes.) Sign permit R97-004 was issued for it in 1997. The Commission approved a single, 46.35-square foot monument sign, 12 feet in height for the site. White, black, and blue were the colors indicated on the sign permit. The current sign is not in compliance with the approved permit. It has chrome lettering and accents in addition to the approved colors. This characteristic was not noted until the recent request for revised signage arose. No additional signage was added when the building doubled in size in 2000. The proposed sign package includes two redesigned ground signs. Both Sign A and Sign B are ten feet tall and 26 square feet in area. Sign A is proposed in the same location as the existing sign, along Parkcenter Circle. Sign B is proposed along Paul Blazer Parkway, near the north end of the building. Both proposed signs have an opaque white background. The two signs are identical and utilize four colors: white, black, blue, and chrome. Both signs consist of three vertically aligned panels mounted on a chrome cylinder. The round BMW logo is located on the top panel, the winged Mini logo is on the middle panel, and "BMW Financial Services" text is on the lower panel. Code Section 153.158(C)(2) states that all secondary images shall not exceed 20 percent of the maximum~ermitted area of an individual sign face. In this case, the two proposed signs are both 26 square feet in area. However, per Code, the site could have two signs of Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report -March 6, 2003 Page 7 33.3 square feet. As a result, the proposed signs are permitted a secondary image area of 6.7 square feet (20 percent of a 33.3-square foot sign face). A secondary image area of 8.5 square feet is proposed (26 percent of a 33.3-square foot sign face). Two specific Code Sections are addressed in the proposed text. In Section 153.158(4), an increase to the permitted number of sign colors from three to four is requested. Also, regarding Section 153.158(2), the area of the "secondary image" such as logo is being increased from 20 percent to 26 percent for each sign face. All other Code requirements will be met. The signs are to be internally illuminated with white fluorescent lamps. The background of the proposed signs must be opaque. All ground signs are required to have landscaping to meet Code. A routine landscape inspection was last performed in May of 2000, and the landscaped base of the sign was shown to be in compliance. No single type of sign is required within the Tuttle Crossing development. However, the majority of signs in the development are lower, monument-style signs with brick bases. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed two-sign package, while not in strict compliance with all aspects of the Code, is of an appropriate scale and design for the existing building. It is a very clean, corporate design on a site with almost 2,000 feet of total road frontage. Staff sees no contribution to a condition of "sign clutter" by this sign package. Staff recommends approval of this rezoning application with four conditions: Conditions: 1) That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; 2) That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; 3) That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and 4) That the proposed text and/or plans be amended to include any added modifications requested by the Commission, prior to scheduling the public hearing at City Council. Bases: 1) The proposed signage is in scale with, and has a complimentary design with the existing building. 2) The proposed sign package provides a limited amount of signage for a site with 2,000 feet of frontage. 3) The proposed sign package appears to meet the overall intent of the Code. Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes -March 6, 2003 Page 4 Mr. Hammersmith said really there ' only one choice for full acces and it is located at Tuswell Drive. If they choose any other oint it would be right-in, rig ut only, because of the rai d median on Avery Road. Ms. Boring said she li s the boulevard. Mr. Saneholtz ed the entry point. It Great open space around the ce tery, which seems appropriate e said this plan is very muc mproved, and thinks it is ppropriate use for the propert He wanted to assure that t exterior of the site will be oken up with mounding, scre ing, and landscaping. This is excellent plan and a good of the site. Ms. Wanner asked if the Co fission could speak directl o the land use, whether so multi- family product would be ceptable at this site. Mr. Sp gue took a straw poll. Mr. Saneholtz bel' es it is okay for this high-e ousing proposal. Mr. Ritc 'e agreed. Mr. Gerbe aid it is fine. His issues ste from interpreting the Co ity Plan. Mr. Sprague agreed d suggested an update to the uture Land Use Map in the mmunity Plan. s. Boring said this makes a e transition, and the neighb s find these units pleasing. S is still concerned that they ar of paying adequate attentio o the Community Plan. Mr. Zimmerman sa' it is a nice project with a ce feel. He asked what the ensity is for Heather Glen Vi ge. Ms. Wanner responded at it is not quite at three units acre. Mr. Mess' eo supports amulti-family d elopment on this property. It i good transition. Fo st Gibson thanked The Co ssion for their comments. ~c2. Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbrigbt PCDs -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle 3. Revised Development Plan 02-119RDP -Tuttle Crossing -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Chad Gibson said they will consider these applications together, but two motions are needed. He gave a shortened presentation because there are only three modifications to discuss. The case was advertised slightly different from what it actually is, and he noted that in the staff report. The package is actually two signs of 26 square feet, not 25 square feet as the original agenda noted. The two signs of 26 square feet total 52 square feet, not 62 square feet, as the report stated. This was tabled in December of 2002 and January 2003. The sign package has been revised. The two signs are identical, being 10 feet tall and 26 square feet in area. Each has 8.5 square feet of logo, which is 26 percent of the sign face. The rezoning text addresses this issue. One sign is now located along Park Center Circle. It is 12 feet tall and 46 square feet in area. Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes -March 6, 2003 Page 5 Mr. Gibson showed several slides. The site is zoned as part of two different PCDs. The site contains 10 acres and is located at the northwest corner of Blazer Parkway and Park Center Circle. He said the staff believes the proposed signage is in scale with a design that is consistent with the existing building. He said the rezoning process is the correct avenue for such a request that does not meet the existing text. The new zoning text limits this sign package to this tenant only. If BMW relocates, then the signage standards will revert to the existing text and code. Mr. Gibson asked to amend Condition 4 of the revised development plan in the staff report: "That the proposed text and/or plans be amended to include any added modifications requested by the Commission, prior to scheduling the public hearing at City Council." Mr. Gibson said staff recommends approval of the rezoning application with the four conditions: 1) That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; 2) That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; 3) That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and 4) That the proposed text and/or plans be amended to include any added modifications requested by the Commission, prior to scheduling the public hearing at City Council. Mr. Gibson said staff recommends approval of the revised development plan with four conditions (Condition 4 being amended): 1) That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; 2) That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; 3) That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and 4) That the application be revised to conform to any modifications made by City Council to the rezoning application. Stephanie Augenstein, BMW Financial Services, spoke on behalf of Lindsay Duffield, thanking the Commission for its patience and commending the Planning staff. They worked hard on a proposal to get the staff recommendation and approval for their corporate identity department. They believe this is a wonderful compromise that appropriately presents their brand name image. Mr. Gerber thanked Ms. Augenstein for all the patience and hard work. He believes this fits within the process with respect to rezoning classifications. He thinks that the process works well here and he can support that. He also thinks that the sign meets the spirit and intent of the Code. Mr. Ritchie agreed and said this is a great improvement. He thanked Ms. Augenstein for the corporate efforts. He did not have a problem with the colors and thinks the Commission should use its discretion on that. The building and sign are very well done, very clean. Mr. Saneholtz said the sign fits the property and matches with the building and architecture. The site deserves two signs. Mr. Messineo agreed and said he can also support it. Mr. Zimmerman said the signage fits the site, which has 2,000 feet of frontage. He supports this. Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes -March 6, 2003 Page 6 Mr. Sprague said he thinks the applications are legally sound. He said this is an excellent corporate citizen, and he appreciates the patience the organization has shown. This is a high quality product that resulted from hard work and the synthesis of ideas. Mr. Gerber made a motion to approve the rezoning application because the proposed signage compliments the existing building, meets the overall intent of the Code, and the site has 2,000 feet of public street frontage, with four conditions: 1) That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; 2) That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; 3) That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and 4) That the proposed text and/or plans be amended to include any added modifications requested by the Commission, prior to scheduling the public hearing at City Council. Mr. Ritchie seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Mr. Messineo, yes; Mr. Saneholtz, yes; Mr. Sprague, yes; Mr. Zimmerman, yes; Ms. Boring, yes; Mr. Ritchie, yes; and Mr. Gerber, yes. (Approved 7 - 0.) Mr. Gerber made a motion to approve the revised development plan because the proposed signage compliments the existing building, meets the overall intent of the Code and the PCD requirements, and the site has 2,000 feet of public street frontage, with the four conditions: 1) That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; 2) That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; 3) That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and 4) That the application be revised to conform to any modifications made by City Council. Mr. Zimmerman seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Mr. Ritchie, yes; Ms. Boring, yes; Mr. Sprague, yes; Mr. Saneholtz, yes; Mr. Messineo, yes; Mr. Zimmerman, yes; Mr. Gerber, yes. (Approved 7 - 0.) Mr. Sprague thanked the applicant again and asked to express their condolences to Mr. Duffield. 4. ised Development Pl - 08RDP -Dublin Community Golf Course (Cl e - Subarea W - + iterman Road [Mr. Gerbe sed himself due to a conflict with this deve nt, and he left the room.] C ombs presented this revised development or the Golf Club of Dublin's proposed starter but and golf bag drop buildin r. Combs said the property is located withi Ballantrae development, a i erman Road at the terminus of Woerner-T oad. He said the origin ouse plan includes a main entry from Eiterm .The golf bag drop is be e clubhouse and the future cart building, an rter but is located to the north Tee 1. He said outstanding issues include inst ing pavers, as approved by City i . PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECORD OF ACTION JANUARY 9, 2003 -crn ur ul lll.l~ Division of Planning x- 5800 Shier-Rings Road din, Ohio 43016-1236 1„~ ~/TDD:614-410-4600 Fax: 614-761-6566 Web Site: www.dublin.oh.us The Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting: 1. Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Location: 10.539 acres located on the northwest corner of Parkcenter Circle and Paul Blazer Parkway. Existing Zoning: PCD, Planned Commerce District (Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbrightplansy. Request: Creation of a new subarea (AS) in the PCD development text (rezoning) under the provisions of Section 153.058 (revised submission). Proposed Use: Two multi-panel ground signs for an existing 121,870 square foot office building. (As proposed, Sign A is 5' 11" tall and 33.75 square feet, and Sign B is 5'S" tall and 25.14 square feet). Applicant: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC., c/o Robert Kodger, Regional Facilities Manager, 5515 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Staff Contact: Chad D. Gibson, AICP, Senior Planner. 2. Revised Development Plan OZ-119RDP -Tuttle Crossing -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Location: 10.539 acres located on the northwest corner of Parkcenter Circle and Paul Blazer Parkway. Existing Zoning: PCD, Planned Commerce District (Tuttle Crossing plan). Request: Review and approval of a revised sign package as a revised development plan under the provisions of Section 153.058. Proposed Use: Two multi-panel ground signs for an existing 121,870 square foot office building. (As proposed, Sign A is 5' 11" tall and 33.75 square feet, and Sign B is 5'S" tall and 25.14 square feet). Applicant: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC., c/o Robert Kodger, Regional Facilities Manager, 5515 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Staff Contact: Chad D. Gibson, AICP, Senior Planner. MOTION: To table these rezoning and revised development plan applications. Page 1 of 2 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 551 5 Park~PntPr ('ir~1P PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECORD OF ACTION JANUARY 9, 2003 1. Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle (Continued) 2. Revised Development Plan 02-119RDP -Tuttle Crossing -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle (Continued) VOTE: 6-0. RESULT: These two applications were tabled as requested by Mr. Duffield, BMW Financial Services, after much discussion. The Commission recommended that the applicant work with staff to follow the Commission's direction in redesigning Signage. STAFF CERTIFICATION ~ C~v~t~I// Barbara M. Clarke Planning Director Page 2 of 2 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -January 9, 2003 Page 2 Ms. Boring asked to ha the American Planning Associa conference registration information provided. Ms. Clar agreed. M . anchefsky said that at the last m ting, the Commission asked the la face to look into the is s with National Century Financi in terms of rescinding its revised fi development plan. Mr. rague asked that Mr. Banchefs discuss it later. [The discussion fro the end of the meeting been included here for administr 've ease.] Regarding the Revi Final Development Plan 02-0 DP - Muirfield Square - 6025-61 Memorial Drive, Mr. chefsky said the Commission ha ked Council to have the law office look into options regardin e revised final development pl proved on August 8, 2002. He said the bankruptcy attorneys his firm investigated the issue. though there is no clear cut e to address this, based on the ptcy Code and related cases, ey suggested that Dublin sh d not attempt to revoke the roved final development plan. a said it will require appro of the trustee, and Dublin need to go through the b cy court to obtain permissio o proceed with this. In bankru y law, there is an automatic stay at prohibits any kind of adju tions or proceedings that wou egatively impact the property or te. Mr. Gerber said tw f the buildings had recently n sold. He asked what happene o the August approval and w is the status of the zoning in t area. Mr. Banchefsky said he did n know, and to talk to staff. Po 'bly, that if there is a request to evelop under that, City Counci fight undertake rezoning oft roperty. If the property is b ' purchased piecemeal, the new ers would bring in separate r ests for revision. Mr. Sp e announced the agenda order a ases 3, 4, 6, 1, 2, and 5. [Th inutes reflect the order of th ublished agenda. There was a -minute recess after the first ee cases.] He explained the eeting procedure and speaker t limits. He said no new es will be introduced after .m. unless the rule is waived. Mr. rague recognized Adrian Bo alter, a Worthington North school student in the audience. ~1. Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Helmbright/Pagura PCDs -BMW Financial " Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle 2. Revised Development Plan 02-119RDP -Tuttle Crossing -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Chad Gibson said this will be a combined PowerPoint presentation for these two cases, but separate motions and votes will be needed. He said these cases were tabled in December so that the applicant could revise the sign package per the Commission's direction. The redesign of the sign package contains the same elements, but they are in a lower horizontal format. The existing sign is located on Parkcenter Circle at the southern edge of the site. The land carries two different office zoning districts. It includes portions of the Tuttle Crossing and Helmbright/Pagura PCDs. Anew Subarea AS is proposed within the Tuttle Crossing PCD. Mr. Gibson said the existing sign will be removed. Anew one in its place and a second sign along Blazer Parkway are proposed. The existing office building is 121,870 square feet in area. The proposed sign is approximately 5' 11" tall and 33.75 feet in area. It will retain the three- panel design. It is approximately six feet lower, and the secondary image has been reduced to 39 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs RMW Financial CPrvirPC CiunaaP Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -January 9, 2003 Page 3 percent which is still higher than Code and the text permits. The second sign is slightly shorter at 5' S" tall and approximately 25 square feet in area with the same three elements. Mr. Gibson said staff believes the proposed design does not follow the Commission's direction from last month. The staff report suggests a few design modifications to bring the proposal more in line with other adjacent sites. Based on the sign package submitted, he said staff recommends this application remain tabled. Anew design is needed as requested by the Commission. He said a solid base would give one unifying feature, and the material should match the building. Also, one sign panel with all messages, instead of three panels, should be used. Lindsay Dutfield, BMW Financial Services, showed a PowerPoint presentation and distributed copies. He asked for specific design guidance. He said the original sign proposed was their corporate standard, and the revision that was submitted is generally a dealership sign. They thought the horizontal version might be more appropriate. They have to please Dublin, which has very, very strict zoning control, as well as the corporation. He said everyone believes that control contributes to the high quality of life and aesthetics in Dublin, and the corporation has equally high standards for corporate identification. They believe that is very much responsible for their success worldwide. He said any change requires a variance from his internal corporate identification group and design company in New Jersey and perhaps Munich. His senior executives are coming to Dublin for a visit and will expect corporate identification signage. Mr. Dutfield said BMW has hundreds of pages of rules for identification signage, and none permit altering the roundel or the logos. A pylon is really the important signage element. A secondary image in Dublin is considered BMW's primary image, and their name is secondary in all corporate identification. He asked for an approval tonight with specific conditions that he can transmit for his internal approval process for signage. He said the address is not on the sign. Mr. Saneholtz said technical sign questions and interpretations should be directed to the professional planners, not the Commissioners. The Commission should not redesign the sign. Ms. Boring agreed. She felt the Commission's guidance was clear from the last meeting, and staff is available to work with the applicant. She agreed with the staff recommendations. Mr. Gerber said the staff previously recommended approval, and now the recommendation is to table it for more work. Mr. Gibson agreed. Mr. Gerber said when it was tabled, it did not appear that the Commission was moving toward approval, but there were many comments and input. Mr. Saneholtz said this should go back to the staff. The Commission is not equipped to design it. Mr. Sprague agreed and said the Commission does not do its best work trying to design projects in the meeting. He noted that significant guidance was already given to the applicant. Mr. Gerber did not think it was the Commission's role to redesign the sign tonight. When the staff report recommended approval, the Commission cut that apart and was not leaning toward approval. Now, the staff wants tabling. He said direction is needed from all Commissioners. Mr. Sprague said they lowered the sign by using a horizontal sign, and it could be reworked as a monument to blend with the area. He thought the three separate panels should be condensed into one, with a smaller roundel. The signage could be moved back and incorporate thematic elements of the building. They might discuss if chrome is a color in the spirit of the Sign Code. 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs RMVV Financial CPY'Vl!`PC CiQYIa OP Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -January 9, 2003 Page 4 Mr. Saneholtz suggested that the number of colors be reduced to three to meet the maximum number permitted in the Code. He said a solid based monument sign was necessary, and the logo symbols should be reduced to 20 percent of the sign face to meet Code. Mr. Gibson said internal illumination was not an issue, as long as the background is opaque. Mr. Saneholtz said the Commission was responsible for carrying out the Code, and the staff is to interpret the Code. He said straying greatly from the Code is not the Commission's mission. The Codes were developed to help build a quality first-rate community for Dublin's corporate partners and citizens. The Commission is to protect that, and Mr. Dutfield's charge is to project a, the best image possible about their product. He said the Commission respects that very much, and he hopes that BMW respects the Commission's desire to stay true to its charge. He said BMW was a wonderful corporate organization, but this proposal is not the answer. Mr. Zimmerman asked which orientation is preferred. Mr. Gibson said amonument-style sign would match the vicinity. Mr. Zimmerman said this building has a unique and bold look, and a vertical sign might fit its character better. He said the images should be reduced to meet Code. Mr. Dutfield said they preferred the vertical sign as presented at the last meeting. Mr. Ritchie preferred the vertical sign, but the two logos and their size are problems. Building materials or colors could be incorporated into the sign base. The logos should not dominate it. Mr. Gerber preferred the pylon previously proposed. He agreed with Mr. Ritchie that the logos were too dominant, regardless of orientation. He said Dublin's Sign Code was designed to identify, not to advertise. "BMW Group Financial Services" placed over the logos would be fine. He said the intent of the Code is very clear regarding colors, but he personally did not have a problem with four colors. The logos must be downsized, and the sign should be designed for identification of the location as opposed to an advertisement. This is not a dealership. Mr. Saneholtz said on North High Street, north of Old Worthington there is a Blue CrossBlue Shield Anthem building. He suggested that sign as what he envisioned. Ms. Boring cared about the overall product, not whether it is vertical or horizontal. She said when the Commission first reviewed the building, it expressed concern that no sign plans had been submitted. They should have been submitted at that point so they could be coordinated with the building. She said the use of similar material is very important. Ms. Boring said as a Council member, she attended a function where one BMW executive profusely complimented Dublin on the quality of our community. He said he could tell immediately when he entered Dublin by the very high quality. Ms. Boring said Dublin and BMW match each other and belong together, and both reflect similar quality levels. Other corporations have been asked to follow the Sign Code to maintain that high community quality that BMW needs as well. She noted the clear purpose of signage was for identification. Mr. Dutfield said they loved Dublin. However, they have had difficulty on various issues and the Munich office has asked why they stay here. He said the sign includes three colors, plus 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter ('.ircle Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -January 9, 2003 Page 5 black and that a vertical sign is preferred. The biggest issue was the logo size. He would like an approval of those issues to take to headquarters to work out the logo issue there. Ms. Boring said a picture is needed to approve anything. The silver pole was totally atypical. Mr. Dutfield said it was recommended at the last meeting that the Commission consider it a monument base. He asked for a condition to make it a monument base. Mr. Sprague said definitionally, since the sign is on a pole, it is not a monument sign; typically it is called a pylon sign. He suggested using the sign proposed previously, combining the panels, dropping the bottom panel down flush with the base. The percentage of the logo should be reduced. He also suggested incorporating the address with pin-mounted letters. Mr. Gerber encouraged a tabling to let the applicant work diligently and quickly with staff. Mr. Gibson said there had been a number of suggestions, and staff will use the most consistent ones in working with BMW on a solution. Mr. Saneholtz suggested that horizontal and vertical versions be brought back for review. Don Hunter of Duke Realty said his company developed this building, and he understood there was a concern about size of the logos. He suggested using a vertical sign, and shrinking the larger sign below the maximum size. The size of the logos would then be reduced without changing the panel relationship as a compromise. The company's branding of its signs should be maintained. The two issues are finding a sign that meets the City's and BMW's needs and making this process shorter. Staff could address the specifics with direction from the Commission, and this could be forwarded to Council. This has been frustrating for BMW. Ms. Boring said percentages are used to keep the ratio desired. She said Dublin has a capable staff and the rules are identified for all corporate citizens. She preferred a tabling at this time. Mr. Zimmerman noted that the Commission could vote now and forward it to Council. Mr. Dutfield said he had received good, but diverse input. However, he did not want to spend a lot of time and money designing a custom sign if the Commission will not approve it. Mr. Gerber said they were trying very hard to respect BMW's corporate logos. The goal is for a sign that identified their location and the building's primary purpose. Corporate logos can be used, but they must be in proportion to the identification of the signage required under Code. Mr. Sprague said the Commission vote might be negative or to table the application. With a negative recommendation, it would take an override vote by City Council for approval. Mr. Dutfield requested tabling both applications. Mr. Gibson will work with the applicant. Mr. Gerber said this application should be ready to be acted upon when it is next scheduled. Mr. Gerber made a motion to table this rezoning application and revised development plan. Mr. Zimmerman seconded the motion, and the vote was as follows: Mr. Saneholtz, yes; Mr. Sprague, yes; Ms. Boring, yes; Mr. Ritchie, yes; Mr. Zimmerman, yes; and Mr. Gerber, yes. (Rezoning Application and Revised Development Plan Tabled 6-0.) 02-131 Z Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage C C 1 C pnrUncntor ('';~-..1,~ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECORD OF ACTION DECEMBER 5, 2002 _crrti~ or ut:FU.1 a~~ at rla~aiay ~-~~io Shieratiags Raaa 0 ,Ohio 43016-1236 Muth., c00:614~10-4bo0 Fax: 614-761-b566 Weh Site: www.du6lin.oh.us The Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting: 6. Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Location: 10.539 acres located on the northwest corner of Parkcenter Circle and Paul Blazer Parkway. Existing Zoning: PCD, Planned Commerce District (Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbrightp1ans). Request: Creation of a new subarea (AS) in the PCD development text (rezoning) under the provisions of Section 153.058. Proposed Use: Two multi-panel ground signs for an existing 121,870 square foot office building. (As proposed, Sign A is 12 feet tall and 33.9 square feet and Sign B is eight feet tall and 14.1 square feet). Applicant: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC., c/o Robert Kodger, Regional Facilities Manager, 5515 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Staff Contact: Chad D. Gibson, AICP, Senior Planner. MOTION: To table this rezoning application. VOTE: 4-2. RESULT: After a lengthy discussion, this application was tabled as requested by the applicant. Issues discussed included the proposed four-colored signs and the number, size, and placement of the secondary images (logos) on them. The applicant was advised to work with his counterparts to devise an acceptable alternative design. STAFF CERTIFICATION ~~~h Barbara M. Clarke Planning Director 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECORD OF ACTION DECEMBER 5, 2002 Division of Planning ,w, 5800Shier-Rings Road din, Ohio 43016-1236 b,, , e/IDD: 614-410-4600 Fax 614-761-6566 Web Site: wvrw.dublin.oh.us The Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting: 7. Revised Development Plan 02-119RDP -Tuttle Crossing -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Location: 10.539 acres located on the northwest corner of Parkcenter Circle and Paul Blazer Parkway. Existing Zoning: PCD, Planned Commerce District (Tuttle Crossing plan). Request: Review and approval of a revised sign package as a revised development plan under the provisions of Section 153.058. Proposed Use: Two multi-panel ground signs for an existing 121,870 square foot office building. (As proposed, Sign A is 12 feet tall and 33.9 square feet and Sign B is eight feet tall and 14.1 square feet). Applicant: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC., c/o Robert Kodger, Regional Facilities Manager, 5515 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Staff Contact: Chad D. Gibson, AICP, Senior Planner. MOTION: To table this development plan. Issues discussed included the proposed four-colored signs and the number, size, and placement of the secondary images (logos) on them. The applicant was advised to work with his counterparts to devise an acceptable alternative design. VOTE: 4-2. RESULT: After a lengthy discussion, this development plan application was tabled as requested by the applicant. STAFF CERTIFICATION Barbara M. Clarke Planning Director 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECORD OF ACTION DECEMBER 5, 2002 ._crct t?r l,cltl,l Division of Planning .5800 Shier-Rings Road bGn, Ohio 43016-1236 s•:_~~e/1DD: 614-410-4600 Fax: 614-761-656b Web Site: www.dublin.oh.us Tie Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting: 6. Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Location: 10.539 acres located on the northwest corner of Parkcenter Circle and Paul Blazer Parkway. Existing Zoning: PCD, Planned Commerce District (Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright plans). Request: Creation of a new subarea (AS) in the PCD development text (rezoning) under the provisions of Section 153.058. Proposed Use: Two multi-panel ground signs for an existing 121,870 square foot office building. (As proposed, Sign A is 12 feet tall and 33.9 square feet and Sign B is eight feet tall and 14.1 square feet). Applicant: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC., c/o Robert Kodger, Regional Facilities Manager, 5515 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Staff Contact: Chad D. Gibson, AICP, Senior Planner. MOTION: To table this rezoning application. VOTE: 4-2. RESULT: After a lengthy discussion, this application was tabled as requested by the applicant. Issues discussed included the proposed four-colored signs and the number, size, and placement of the secondary images (logos) on them. The applicant was advised to work with his counterparts to devise an acceptable alternative design. STAFF CERTIFICATION .1 Barbara M. Clarke Planning Director 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -December 5, 2002 Page 12 8 at all outdoor play ctures be limited to oral earth tone colors, object to staff a oval; 9) That driveway be properly ~ ned or off-set adequate subject to staff approva , 10) That the ~ design meet the Sto ater Regulations; 11) That turn lan striping on Dale Driv e installed for turning vements onto the priva street; That a sidewalk be in lied from the building trance to the designated drop off/pick up p ' t; and 13) That cing style be revise comply with the co ents contained in the s port, and that the licant obtain a lan e.easement or place e fence no closer than t e feet from the bo ary. . Ritchie seconded motion, and the to was as follows: .Gerber, yes; Mr. Zi erman, yes; Mr. Saneh ,yes; Mr. Messineo, es; Mr. Ritchie, yes; Mr. Sprague, yes. (Appro 6-0.) 6. Rezoning 02-1312 -Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle 7. Revised Development Plan 02-119RDP -Tuttle Crossing -BMW Financial Services Signage - 5515 Parkcenter Circle Chad Gibson said these two presentations are being combined, but separate Commission votes are needed. These applications allow a new sign package for the existing BMW Financial Services building. The rezoning application is a text modification to create a new subarea, Subarea AS in the Tuttle Crossing PCD. The development standards will remain the same except for Signage and a housekeeping section on density. This site is the Tuttle Crossing and Helmbright/Pagura PCDs. He gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Gibson said the site is near the I-270/Tuttle Crossing Corridor. The site is linear with frontage on Rings Road, Blazer Parkway, and Parkcenter Circle. The Commission previously approved one sign for the site, a 12-foot tall, 46 square foot monument sign on Parkcenter Circle. The existing building is 122,000 square feet. Two signs are now proposed, one on Parkcenter Circle and the other at the north portion of Blazer Parkway. The signs require a zoning text revision. The signs will have four colors, white, black, blue, and chrome, rather than three. The percentage of permissible logo area is being increased from 20 percent to 51 percent. The larger sign is 12 feet tall and 34 square feet in area and the second sign is eight feet tall and 14 square feet in area. The existing sign also has four colors, including the chrome lettering and detail. Mr. Gibson said staff recommends approval of the rezoning application with four conditions: 1) That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; 2) That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; 3) That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and 4) That the text and/or plans be amended to include any modifications requested by the Commission, prior to scheduling the public hearing at City Council. He said staff recommends approval of the revised development plan with four conditions: 1) That a sign permit be issued prior to installation; 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -December 5, 2002 Page 13 2) `That appropriate landscape plans be submitted for the bases of both signs; 3) That the site be brought into compliance with any outstanding landscaping violations by May 30, 2003; and 4) That the text and/or plans be amended to include any modifications requested by the Commission, prior to scheduling the public hearing at City Council. Frank Ciarochi said the staff, especially in Economic Development, has a great relationship with BMW. This is aquality-conscious, highly successful Dublin corporation, and the sign is needed . for the expanded product line, including the Mini Rover. He said by painting the outside edges of the existing chrome letters black, the four-color problem could be resolved. The logo for the Mini is clearly four colors, and that is why this rezoning was filed. This will follow the rezoning process suggested at the joint meeting of the Commission and Council. Mr. Sprague thanked Mr. Ciarochi for the background information. He summarized this information for the applicants upon their arrival. Lindsay Duffield, BMW Financial Services, said the corporate identification and signage was a worldwide change. He said they now have three brands, but only two (BMW and Mini_ are represented here. He said they will take over the Rolls Royce brand in January, but it will not change their sign request. Formerly, they were BMW, and now they are the BMW group. Mr. Saneholtz recalled the Bob Sumeral signage cause involved a proposal to establish a new Perimeter Center subarea just for the tire store. Mr. Gibson agreed. Mr. Saneholtz asked what was different here. That property owner was told he should have understood the sign restrictions in that subarea. The Commission did not feel it was justified to create a new subarea per tenant. Mr. Sprague said in this case there are two PCDs being reconfigured for a more logical configuration with a unified function. In the Sumeral Tire store case, there were automotive-type activities in the same PCD. Mr. Gibson said the coordination is a by-product, but the main issue is signage. He said the two sites have different scales. The BMW site has almost 2,000 feet of road. frontage on three different public roads. The Sumeral Tire store was part of a shopping center. Mr. Saneholtz asked if this signage was also used at the car dealerships. Mr. Duffield said a similar version is used at dealerships. Mr. Saneholtz said in the text Subarea A4 said no products - company name and logo only. He asked for a company business card from Mr. Duffield to see what was BMW Financial Services' actual logo. He said it said "BMW Group." Mr. Saneholtz said their website showed BMW as their logo with no mention of Mini or Rolls Royce. Future acquisitions are unknown. He said displaying products put this in a gray zone. Mr. Duffield said they were all part of the group. He said BMW's logo was the brand name, riot. the product. He said they currently have the Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper S, Three, Five, and Seven series, X-5 and Z-4, and will have more products. The company and specific product series' brand names are used. It includes lifestyles, service, and full customer experience. Mr. Duffield agreed it was logo for the brand and said BMW Group was a wholly o~~~ned subsidiary of BMW Group Financial Services. Mr. Saneholtz said that BMW automobile 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -December 5, 2002 Page 14 manufacturing is another wholly owned subsidiary of BMW Group. He said they make BMW cars and Minis, and then there is a third subsidiary of BMW Group. Mr. Saneholtz said this displays product names on a sign, but the use is financing, more like a bank. He said many types of businesses have many products. He said his interpretation of the Subarea A4 text was that a bunch of noise was not wanted on signage. Only company name and a small logo can be on a sign to be consistent throughout the area. He said the consistency could not be kept by permitted a sign with 51 percent logo, and possibly more later. Mr. Saneholtz asked for a definition of a monument sign. Mr. Gibson said most of the signs within the Tuttle Crossing PCD are of a monument style, generally horizontal and rectangular, with a brick or stone base. Mr. Ritchie said these signs almost appeared to be car dealership signs. There was some mention of the Wendy's corporate signage that meets Code. Mr. Saneholtz said he wondered how this internally illuminated, bright sign would fit into this office aspect of the site. It might be more appropriate in a retail area. Mr. Sprague asked if there was a BMW Group logo. Mr. Duffield said no, this is the financial services division. Elsewhere, there will have the BMW logo, the Mini logo, and BMW of North America. At the Munich headquarters there will be the Mini and BMW logos and BMW Group. The BMW Manufacturing has the BMW and Mini logos. Mike Stevens said Nationwide Insurance has a financial services group in the Parkwood building and a call center in Atrium I to deal with insurance claims. It used the corporate identity, the Nationwide "box" on their signage. He said Wendy's corporate headquarters uses a copper sign with a picture of Wendy. He said Wendy's does not show their hamburgers and BMW is not really showing the vehicles, they are showing their brand. Mr. Saneholtz was concerned about is the potential of BMW, Mini, Rolls Royce, and others being used. The existing sign has one logo with BMW Financial Group on it, and he did not understand the need to add logos (brand names) to the sign. They do not identify the building any better than "BMW" or "BMW Financial Services." He agreed a sign was needed on Blazer Parkway due to the facility size. He said the proposed sign was not appropriate for the area. Mr_ Stevens said the Mini is an important aspect of the BMW business. He said it was very important to their culture and corporate identity. Mr. Saneholtz said there was a tremendous amount of activity on the proposed signs that is not wanted. He said 51 percent in picture format (logo) is not desired throughout the PCD. The intent is to limit logos to a certain size within every sign. He did not see this one parcel as unique to that ruling. Mr. Duffield explained that they do business as BMW Financial Services for BMW customers and dealers. They do business as Mini Financial Services for Mini customers and dealers. It is 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -December 5, 2002 Page 15 very important for Mini customers to see Mini Financial Services, and it is the same with BMW customers. BMW dealers are separate franchises from Mini dealers, with separate showrooms. Mr. Saneholtz compared these proposed signs with those for the MAG dealership, but noted this site is in a corporate office park. Potentially, there could be ten logos depending on the financing services being offered in the future. Mr. Gibson said a rectangle was snapped around the outside dimensions of the combined logo area to determine the secondary image size. It would go from the top of the BMW roundel to the bottom of the Mini logo. There was some additional discussion of the computation. Mr. Saneholtz asked if Dublin has signs with multiple logos. He said in Worthington, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield used several non-illuminated logos discretely at the bottom of the sign. Mr. Gibson gave other examples. Mr. Saneholtz said Cardinal Health owned several companies and their corporate sign has only the logo of the parent company. This BMW request is not for a parent company headquarters, but one of the divisions. He said Ashland Chemical is a division of Ashland Oil and they owned several other companies, and their Dublin offices did not use all their logos. Mr. Stevens said the sign says: Ashland Incorporated -Distribution and Specialty Groups," so it is identified on their sign. Their divisions are not identified with separate logos because they do not have a brand. He said the staff report said BMW signage is in line with the look and feel of the building and gives a positive recommendation. Mr. Saneholtz said the total BMW logos, whatever the number, should meet the Code size criteria. The building is in a neighborhood of other corporate tenants. Mr. Sprague said the Commission was cognizant of the precedent, but there are distinguishing features. If this separate subarea were approved, he asked what legal precedent would be set. Mr. Banchefsky said signs are a significant issue in Dublin, and these requests are handled by rezoning applications. The Commission is to make a recommendation to City Council to rezone this property, creating this subarea, and to allow this sign package. It is possible to rezone land just to provide a new sign, such as this. He could not speak for Council. The process will avoid a proliferation of sign requests, by treating them as rezoning cases. This is also a major corporate headquarters which is a distinguishing factor of which Council is cognizant. Mr. Saneholtz asked what is unique about this building to justify the signage. He noted text Provision 6 states that if the site is ever redeveloped or this occupant leaves, it has to go back to the old plan and rules, not the BMW sign rules. This should not be building specific. Mr. Gibson said the staff believes the building and sign styles fit together. Most of the buildings in Tuttle Crossing are brick, and the signs are monument signs with brick bases. The BMW building and materials work well together. With regard to the proposed text provision, it was added to reassure the Commission of its right to re-examine any future signage requests. Mr. Saneholtz asked if the building is reused as amulti-tenant facility, could new tenants also r_-_ use four colors. Mr. Gibson said no. Mr. Saneholtz said that did not ' 02-131 Z Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -December 5, 2002 Page 16 Mr. Zimmerman noted that text Provision 6 has no exception which would inform the next owner. He notices MAGBMW on Post Rod has a wood sign for BMW and Mini and asked about its color palette. Mr. Gibson said that site is now zoned SO, Suburban Office, and it can have only three colors. It may be a temporary identification sign. Mr. Zimmerman thought if three colors work at the MAG site, they could work for BMW Financial Services. Mr. Saneholtz said this applicant deserves a sign on Paul Blazer Parkway in addition to the existing sign. He believes the business name should be the predominant message, not the logos. This proposal is an inappropriate design for this corporate park. All logos should meet the Dublin regulations for secondary sign image. Mr. Sprague asked if there were any interest in potentially reorienting the sign to put the text at the top using 20 percent logos. Mr. Duffield said he did not know. They have always tried to work very closely with the City. He asked if there were other versions of the sign. Bob Kodger said there were no other versions. He said there were different sized versions of the three component panels. He said they were stock signs made by a national vendor for all their dealerships, regional offices, etc. Any change would have to be custom made. Mr. Saneholtz said this seems to be corporate policy versus Dublin's Zoning Code. Mr. Duffield said it is important that the division is seen consistently beneath the two key brands, BMW and Mini. He said that was the message they are sending to the public and their customers. Mr. Sprague said he understood the applicant's concern and how important this is to the company. The Commission in the past has heard an argument that "corporate really demands that it be this particular way," particularly on signage. He said in a number of cases, but not always, corporations have complied with the Sign Code. Mr. Banchefsky said he had seen cases where there have been corporations presenting multi- colored signs, etc., and the Commission or Council has not looked favorably on them. The applicants have then modified the signs. He said there is also a federal statue which states if you have atrademark/service mark, you have to use it or lose it. He said it may be necessary to review that case for the next meeting. Mr. Saneholtz said the Commission was not prohibiting logos and/or product names. The primary image is the name of the business, and the secondary image is limited to 20 percent. The number of colors is limited. Mr. Gibson said there were always ways to adjust the locations of secondary images, etc. It was just a question of was that acceptable to the corporation and the Commission. Mr. Gerber said the whole purpose is to create a new subarea to allow two signs. Mr. Gibson said no, the two street frontages permit two signs now. The Commission will still have to review it as a development plan. The sign package as proposed with four colors and a larger secondary image does not conform to the requirements, so the rezoning is needed. Mr. Sprague asked why this was a joint effort of the Planning and Development staff. He asked what was the alternative if the applicant had not chosen the rezoning process. 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 551 5 Park~PntPr (,'ir~1P Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -December 5, 2002 Page 17 Mr. Ciarochi said initially, this was submitted as a revised development plan, and the Planning staff advised Mike Stevens it could not be processed because it is not consistent with the existing text. The joint meeting of Council and the Commission included discussion that this type of situation should go through a rezoning process. Mr. Sprague said he sensed that there is significant discomfort with the application. He asked if there was any interest on the part of the applicant to tabling this. He asked if there is any interest in reconfiguring it to bring it closer into compliance. Mr. Duffield said they will have to redo signs which will be very expensive, and they need to know what is approvable. Mr. Sprague said the Commission would be interested in knowing the relative costs and benefits of pursuing an amended sign package. Mr. Gerber agreed. Mr. Gerber said at the joint meeting, they talked about this procedure for signs in planned districts. He said this is a good check and balance. There may be times when it may make sense and others when it does not. With respect to the sign package proposed, he asked if approving it would create an onslaught of such requests. Mr. Banchefsky did not believe it would cause an onslaught because they are doing this through the zoning process. There is more potential for problems in purely administrative functions. If the Commission recommends approval of the subarea rezoning tonight, it is still Council's ultimate decision. Council has the final word in this case on both the rezoning and an appeal of a denial of the development plan. Mr. Gerber said he felt the same way. He said there is a lot of "check and balance" in the system. This signage is not neon, flashing, bright, or gaudy, and he could support it. He thought the community needed to continue to have an open mind. Mr. Saneholtz disagreed. These are high intensity, internally lit, white, bright signs that are not appropriate for the office park. He said if this rezoning were approved, others just like it would be requested. If this rezoning is approved, all the future ones must be approved as wall. Mr. Zimmerman said by doing this, they will still have four colors. He said the American Cancer Society is also asking for afour-color palette, versus the three colors per Code. Mr. Gerber noted some corporations have five or more colors in their logos. The Sign Code states only three colors can be used, and the sign is for identification purposes only. Mr. Zimmerman said changing the Code is not a function of the Commission. Mr. Gibson said the sign permit for the existing sign was issued indicating white, blue and black as the permitted colors, and it was not installed according to the permit. Mr. Ritchie thought the Code was very clear on the purpose of signs -identification. This .proposal crosses the line between identifying a building and advertising products. He could not support that part of the application. If corporations are desired in Dublin, we have to allow for 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -December 5, 2002 Page 18 corporate logos by changing the Sign Code. The other issues are design issues. The building needs to be identified as BMW Financial Group, and the logos can be secondary to that. Mr. Sprague summarized the issues. Mr. Duffield was not sure he had sufficient direction. Mr. Sprague said the color issue should be addressed. He said an externally illuminated sign would be consistent with the area and subarea. The area covered by the logos should be reduced. He suggested they invert the order of the sign components. [Mr. Messineo arrived at this point, following the conclusion of the Appearance Code Meeting.] Mr. Sprague recapped the discussion on this case for his benefit. Mr. Saneholtz said having the name on the bottom was more visible from afour-foot car height. Mr. Messineo asked about combining the BMW emblem on the same sign as BMW Group Financial Services. Mr. Duffield responded the existing sign, BMW Financial Services, appears as if they provide financing for BMW customers and dealers. He said they actually provide financial services for customers and independent dealers of the two key brands, BMW and Mini. Mr. Sprague said if the applicant was amenable, the Commission could table the rezoning and revised development plan applications. He advised the applicant to work with his counterparts to devise an alternative design which they believe is acceptable. They can present this and any other data or arguments at a later meeting. Mr. Banchefsky said if the applicant would opt not to table, they could vote tonight. This appears to be heading toward making a negative recommendation to Council. Council can over- ride it by approving the rezoning by asuper-majority vote. A tied Commission vote would forward the application with no recommendation, requiring a simple majority for passage. Mr. Gibson offered staff's services to work with the applicant on a new design. Mr. Duffield said the corporate office would not accept less than four colors for their logo. This German company has invested $25 billion in this brand. He said if that is an issue that will result in this being rejected, then it might as well be done now and move ahead. Mr. Sprague asked for a straw vote on four colors being used on the sign. Mr. Saneholtz asked if this gets disapproved and there is no new subarea, what happens to the existing four-color sign. Mr. Gibson said technically, that would be a Code Enforcement issue because it does not match the existing permit. Mr. Messineo, Mr. Gerber, and Mr. Ritchie said they could support the four corporate colors. Mr. Zimmerman did not want to differ from the Code. Mr. Ritchie said if the four-color sign was approved, there should be an issue to change the Code. If approved, Council should consider amending the Sign Code to accommodate corporate logos. Mr. Saneholtz expressed concern over a fairness issue, that larger corporations might be getting more relaxed rules than smaller ones. The number of colors should apply equally to everyone. 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes -December 5, 2002 Page 19 Creating a specific subarea is inappropriate, and it may result in a separate subarea being crated for each building. He did not have a problem with the logo; other than it did not meet the Code. Mr. Sprague said he preferred that the sign meet the Sign Code. He understood there may be a need to accommodate a worldwide emblem. He might conservatively accept the four colors. 'Mr. Sprague cautioned the applicant that with a different mix of members being present at a future meeting, that there was no guazantee of a future outcome on the color issue. Mr. Duffield requested tabling of the applications. Mr. Sprague made the motion to table this rezoning application, and Mr. Ritchie seconded. The vote was as follows: Mr. Messineo, yes; Mr. Saneholtz, no; Mr. Zimmerman, no; Mr. Gerber, yes; Mr. Ritchie, yes; and Mr. Sprague, yes. (Tabled 4-2.) Mr. Sprague made the motion to table the revised development plan, and Mr. Ritchie seconded. The vote was as follows: Mr. Messineo, yes; Mr. Saneholtz, no; Mr. Zimmerman, no; Mr. Gerber, yes; Mr. Ritchie, yes; and Mr. Sprague, yes. (Tabled 4-2.) Mr. Sprague said he looked forwazd to Mr. Duffield working with the staff on an amenable resolution. He also appreciated Mr. Duffield's patience this evening. The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Libby Far ey Administrative Secretary Planning Division 02-1312 Tuttle Crossing and Pagura/Helmbright PCDs BMW Financial Services Signage 5515 Parkcenter Circle