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SUP 2162 W. Alexis Road
Washington Local Schools Operations Building
Zoning & Planning
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Granting a Special Use Permit for Washington Local Schools Operations Building for the property located at 2162 W. Alexis Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
By application (SUP25-0033) filed with the City of Toledo Central Permit Center, a request for a Special Use Permit for Washington Local Schools Operations Building for the property located at 2162 W. Alexis Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was submitted to the Toledo City Plan Commission for its review and recommendation.
On November 6, 2025, the Toledo City Plan Commission recommended approval for the request for granting a Special Use Permit for Washington Local Schools Operations Building for the property located at 2162 W. Alexis Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
On December 10, 2025, the Toledo City Council Zoning and Planning Committee recommended approval for the request for granting a Special Use Permit for Washington Local Schools Operations Building for the property located at 2162 W. Alexis Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That granting a Special Use Permit for Washington Local Schools Operations Building for the property located at 2162 W. Alexis Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, be and the same is hereby approved, subject to the conditions contained in Section 2 hereof which must be complied with, as to the property more fully described as follows:
Parcel I.D. 2202137:
7 9 4 IRREG PCE N ALEXIS MEAS 1411.05 FT N LINE 208.21 FT & 1316.64 FT W LINES 63.69 FT S LINE
SECTION 2. That the approval of the granting of a Special Use Permit for Washington Local Schools Operations Building for the property located at 2162 W. Alexis Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, be subject to compliance with the forty-nine (49) conditions as follows:
The following forty-nine (49) conditions listed by agency of origin. Applicants are encouraged to contact each of the agencies to address compliance with their conditions:
Division of Engineering Services
1. The City of Toledo public water system does not appear to be impacted by this project. Refer to comments provided by the Division of Water Distribution regarding private water mains and/or service lines.
2. A proposal which infiltrates stormwater runoff such as this site plan suggests, rather than discharging off site, would be acceptable conditioned on providing calculations which show infiltration is feasible without inadvertently running discharge across property lines, and if a storage basin is utilized as shown, that it empties at an adequate rate to make available more storage volume for the next storm.
3. Alternatively, if the storm water will discharge through a new storm water pipe outfall to the stream to the north as separately proposed by the applicant to the Toledo Stormwater Engineer, the status is (to reiterate correspondence at that time) such infrastructure would be subject to engineering and SWP3 approval from Toledo according to the usual requirements, and other agencies' rules and regulations to work in or near the streambank and open water.
4. In either case, a construction SWP3 will be needed, utilizing the SWP3 coversheet's workflow. Fulfill the workflow not as per the SWP3 coversheet version 2021 by TMACOG, but rather as per the latest version modified for use in Toledo. The difference is that rather than recording a covenant for post-construction stormwater operation and maintenance, the instructions instead need to be accepted by the owner into an overall plan for coordination of activities for their multiple stormwater control measures at their multiple properties.
5. Sanitary sewer service for this development is available subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Public Utilities.
6. A single sanitary sewer tap from this site shall be allowed into the public sanitary sewer system. Developer shall use existing sanitary tap, when available.
7. If there are any existing structures to be demolished at the site, the sanitary services to such structures will be killed by the City of Toledo at the developers cost.
8. Any previous kills that were not done at the right-of-way line shall be re-killed at the right-of-way to eliminate any active pipes on the property.
9. Where do the existing sanitary sewer facilities drain to? Provide information.
10. All sanitary sewer manholes in the project area shall have solid lids installed on them.
Division of Water Distribution
11. Taps two inches (2”) and smaller do not require plan submittal and approval by Water Department; standards water fees apply.
12. Taps larger than two inches (2”) must submit detailed site utility for review, approval and fee assessment by Water Engineer. Plans must show all utilities within the right-of-way, water feature sizes and distances; include callouts for any new taps by the City of Toledo or tees by the Contractor (example tap callout: “8”x4” tapping sleeve and valve by the City of Toledo at owner’s expense. Excavation, shoring, valve box, backfill and restoration by Contractor”).
13. All supply lines to fire sprinkler systems must be at least six inches (6”) and must have a PIV (Post Indicator Valve) properly protected against mechanical damage.
14. Maintain eighteen inch (18”) vertical clearance and ten foot (10’) horizontal between proposed water main and sani/storm sewers; maintain twelve inches (12”) vertical and four foot (4’) horizontal clearance with all other utilities.
15. Existing water service lines to structures removed from the site will be abandoned by the City of Toledo at the developer’s expense (water kill permit).
16. All Commercial, Irrigation and Domestic services (in which there is a lawn irrigation system downstream of the Domestic Meter), must have a containment-type backflow device (RPZ) installed at the meter. A backflow assembly diagram has to be submitted and approved by Backflow Coordinator.
17. Water service is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Public Utilities.
18. See current Construction Standards for allowed materials.
19. Current Water General Notes must be included on the plans.
Division of Environmental Services
20. Operation and Maintenance plans developed for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan compliance of future site development shall be added to an Institutional Campus stormwater drainage plan and reported on annually to TOL ENV. For existing stormwater control measures without specific O&M plans, industry standards and/or manufacturer recommendations may be used to assess the condition and maintenance needs.
21. Applicant shall maintain compliance with the City of Toledo’s Storm Water regulations as specified in the Toledo Municipal Code. Special attention must be paid to all potential storm water impacts from the modification of the site, including but not limited to long‐term operation and maintenance of existing structural and non‐structural Best Management Practices.
a. Notification shall be made to the Division of Environmental Services (419‐936‐3015) no later than three days prior to commencement of construction activities.
b. Construction BMPs shall be in place prior to the start of construction activities.
c. SWP3 inspection reports shall be kept on site with the SWP3 and readily accessible during normal working hours. (this comment is specific for sites above 2,500 square ft)
22. Applicant shall maintain compliance with Ohio EPA’s General Storm Water NPDES permit programs.
23. Applicant is strongly encouraged to install permanent inlet filters with oil absorbent pillow in parking lot catch basins to treat stormwater.
24. Applicant is strongly encouraged to include multiple green infra‐structure measures to minimize runoff and increase infiltration, and to minimize the amount of new and/or additional impervious surface on the site.
25. Applicant is strongly encouraged to plant native, low maintenance and non‐invasive trees, shrubs and perennials. Information is at https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover‐and‐learn/plants‐trees/invasive‐plants; a list of invasive plants and alternative species can be downloaded from
https://www.oipc.info/uploads/5/8/6/5/58652481/alternatives_to_ohio_invasive_plant_species.pdf
26. Applicant shall maintain compliance with the City of Toledo and the State of Ohio’s Air Quality Regulations applicable in the Toledo Municipal Code and the Ohio Administrative Code including, but not limited to the Asbestos and the Anti‐Noise Laws.
Fire Prevention Bureau
27. The proposed new building will require compliance with all applicable Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing code requirements. (OBC 105.1 & 101A)
28. Private fire service main and appurtenances will be required and location approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. (OFC 507.5.1 / TMC§1511.03 Ohio Fire Code Amendments)
29. Private hydrants shall be supplied at least an eight inch (8”) main and of the same type used by Public Utilities Department, Water Distribution. Plans for private mains shall be submitted to the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation. (OFC 507.5.3, TMC§1511.03, Rule 5, #2)
30. Will this building be used for any repairs of school vehicles? - A sprinkler system may be required. (OFC 903.2.9.1(d))
31. A Knox Box gate key is required for after hours access for life saving and fire fighting purposes. (OFC 506.1)
32. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification that meets Building & Fire Code requirements. The address may also need to be posted on Alexis Road. (OBC 501.2 & OFC 505.1)
Division of Transportation
33. Bicycle parking is required per TMC§1107.0900.
34. Accessible parking must be the closest parking space to the accessible entrance for the shortest path of travel per Americans with Disabilities Act and TMC§1107.1703.
35. Stripe a cross-walk from accessible parking loading aisle to the front entrance.
36. Accessible parking signage must be posted directly in front of the parking space at a height of no less than sixty inches (60”) and no more than seventy-two inches (72”) above pavement level per TMC§1107.1704.
37. All driveways, drive approaches and drive aisles must be a minimum of twenty-five feet (25’) wide where two-way traffic is being utilized per TMC§1107.1911.
Plan Commission
38. Further development of the site by WLS will require rezoning the property to IC Institutional Campus and submitting an IC master plan.
39. Three (3) bicycle parking slots are required based on the thirty (30) proposed parking spaces per Schedule A in TMC§1107.0304. No bicycle parking slots are provided. Not acceptable as depicted. The required bicycle parking slots shall be provided and a revised site plan submitted.
40. Two (2) accessible parking spaces are required per TMC§1107.1700. Two (2) van accessible parking spaces are provided. Acceptable as submitted.
41. A detailed site lighting, fencing and landscape plan (separate from building & site plans) shall be submitted to the Plan Director for review and approval. Such plan shall include:
a. A Type “A” landscape buffer shall be provided along the south and west portions of the submitted proposal where the abutting property is residentially zoned. The existing woods meet this requirement where noted. Additional trees are not required for the remaining portion of the southern property line where there is no existing woods based on the existing easement and the 100’ setback that is in essence created by the easement, as well as the proposal to keep the existing wooded area. Additionally, in lieu of the required shrubs, a privacy fence shall be installed. Due to the overall size of the site, required fence installation for the site will be phased at the discretion of the Plan Director. Not acceptable as depicted. A privacy fence shall be installed.
b. Interior parking lot landscaping in the amount of six (6) canopy trees and eighteen (18) shrubs are required per TMC§1108.0204(C). Eight (8) trees are illustrated on the landscape plan. Due to the nature of the site, the open green space provided by the Toledo Edison Easement, and the requirement for a privacy fence, the need for the required shrubs is mitigated. Required interior parking lot landscaping shall reviewed and approved by the Plan Director.
c. Landscaped areas must be irrigated as necessary to maintain required plant materials in good and healthy condition per TMC§1108.0406. Options to comply with this include: providing a traditional subsurface irrigation system; providing an available water supply within 100 feet of all required plant material; or submitting a xeriscaping plan certified by a landscape architect.
d. Topsoil must be back filled to provide positive drainage of the landscape area.
e. Landscaped areas may not contain bare soil, aggregated stone or decorative rock. Any ground area must be covered with hardwood mulch, grass or other vegetative ground cover.
f. The location, number, height, diameter and species of any materials to be planted and maintained, as well as the location and number of any existing trees to be preserved. The plant schedule shall be updated to reflect any landscape material changes per the review and approval of the landscape plan by the Plan Director.
g. All landscape material must be properly maintained. No approved plant material shall be removed for any reason without being replaced with like kind, or without submitting a revised landscape plan to the Plan Director for review or approval.
h. The location, height and materials for any fencing to be installed and maintained. Not acceptable as depicted. A privacy fence shall be provided instead of the proposed chain-link fence with slats. As noted in Condition 40(a), due to the overall size of the site, the required fence installation will be phased at the discretion of the Plan Director.
i. All site lighting shall be fully directed downward, recessed, or adequately shielded to direct light away from adjacent properties, rights of way, or the sky above the fixtures per TMC§1107.1908.
42. Salt storage building elevations/details shall be submitted to determine compliance with the design standards in Chapter 1109.
43. Zero (0) square footage of building signage is allowed per TMC§1113.0303. A variance shall be secured from the BZA for any building signage. Address identification signage, directional signage, and internal signage is permitted per TMC§1113.0502, TMC§1113.0505, and TMC§1113.0508 respectively. Any proposed signage shall meet the sign code in Chapter 1113 Signs and a sign permit shall be secured.
44. Maintenance of the property is subject to Plan Director review and approval.
45. Control of access points to the property is subject to Plan Director review and approval.
46. The Special Use Permit may be reviewed for compliance with the conditions of approval, negative secondary effects, and adherence to all requirements of the Toledo Municipal Code. If outstanding issues are found and not addressed the Special Use Permit may be considered for revocation.
47. Approval of the Special Use Permit will lapse after one (1) year if the criteria listed in TMC§1111.0707 have not been met.
48. Minor adjustments to the site plan that do not violate the above conditions, or the Toledo Municipal Code, may be reviewed and approved by the Director of the Toledo City Plan Commission.
49. No permits shall be issued until arrangements satisfactory to the Director of the City of Toledo Plan Commission have been made for compliance with the conditions as set forth above.
SECTION 3. That when the conditions contained herein above have been complied with, the Secretary of the Toledo City Plan Commission be and he is hereby directed to change the zoning maps to conform with the within Ordinance.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance hereby is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that the Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to provide for the orderly regulation and use of the property and to protect the land value in the area.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council