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SUP 1600 Mott Ave.
Cultural Exhibit
Zoning & Planning
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Granting an amendment to the Special Use Permit for a Cultural Exhibit originally granted by Ord. 143-24, for the property located at 1600 Mott Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
By application (SUP25-0023) filed with the City of Toledo Central Permit Center, a request for a Special Use Permit for a Cultural Exhibit for the property located at 1600 Mott Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was submitted to the Toledo City Plan Commission for its review and recommendation.
On August 14, 2025, the Toledo City Plan Commission recommended approval for the request for granting a Special Use Permit for a Cultural Exhibit for the property located at 1600 Mott Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
On September 17, 2025, the Toledo City Council Zoning and Planning Committee recommended approval for the request for granting a Special Use Permit for a Cultural Exhibit for the property located at 1600 Mott Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That granting a Special Use Permit for a Cultural Exhibit for the property located at 1600 Mott Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. 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:
Legal Description: Being part of Lots 8, 9 and vacated Webb Street in Wilson Addition, as recorded in Lucas County Plat Volume 17 Pages 21 and 22, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, bounded and described as follows:
Commencing at a 3/8 inch iron pin monument found at the North corner of Lot 90 in Hoover Gardens, recorded in Lucas County Plat Volume 33 Page 42.
Thence North 53 degrees, 22 minutes, 18 seconds East, a distance of 60.00 feet to a 2-1/2 inch fence post located at the intersection of the Southeast line of Mott Avenue and the Northeast line of vacated Justice Street per ORD. 883-76 Deed Volume 2740 Page 225.
Thence South 36 degrees, 37 minutes, 19 seconds East, along the Northeast line of vacated Justice Street a distance of 170.00 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set, said point also being the True Point of Beginning.
Thence North 53 degrees, 22 minutes, 18 seconds East, a distance of 254.00 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set on the Northeast line of Lot 9 in Wilson Addition.
Thence North 36 degrees, 37 minutes, 19 seconds West, along the Northeast line of Lot 9, a distance of 170.00 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set on the Southeast line of vacated Mott Avenue.
Thence North 53 degrees, 22 minutes, 18 seconds East, along the Southeast line of vacated Mott Avenue, a distance of 311.03 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set at a point of curvature on the existing Limited Access Right-of-way of Interstate 280.
The following three courses are along the existing Limited Access Right-of-way of Interstate 280:
Thence traversing a non-tangent arc to the left having a radius of 1,173.22 feet, a tangent length of 73.65 feet, a central angle of 7 degrees, 11 minutes, 3 seconds, a chord bearing of South 38 degrees, 57 minutes, 18 seconds East, a chord distance of 147.01 feet and an arc length of 147.11 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set.
Thence South 42 degrees, 32 minutes, 47 seconds East, a distance of 44.67 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set at a point of curvature.
Thence traversing a non-tangent arc to the right having a radius of 1,382.70 feet, a tangent length of 27.83 feet, a central angle of 2 degrees, 18 minutes, 21 seconds, a chord bearing of South 43 degrees, 54 minutes, 19 seconds East, a chord distance of 55.64 feet and an arc length of 55.64 feet to a 3/4 inch iron bar monument found on the existing Limited Access Right-of-way of Interstate 280.
Thence South 52 degrees, 13 minutes, 27 seconds East, along the Southeast Limited Access Right-of-way of Interstate 280, a distance of 56.13 feet to a found ODOT Right-of-way monument
Thence South 62 degrees, 53 minutes, 23 seconds West, a distance of 287.73 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set on the Southwest line of Lot 8 in Wilson Addition.
Thence North 36 degrees, 37 minutes, 19 seconds West, along said Southwest line of Lot 8, a distance of 60.00 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set.
Thence South 53 degrees, 22 minutes, 18 seconds West, a distance of 314.00 feet to a 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set on the Northeast line of vacated Justice Street per ORD. 883-76 Deed Volume 2740 Page 225.
Thence North 36 degrees, 37 minutes, 19 seconds West, along said Northeast line of vacated Mott Avenue, a distance of 23.00 feet to the True Point of Beginning.
Containing 88,837.83 square feet or 2.0394 acres of land, of which 65,993.30 square feet or 1.5150 acres of land in Lot 8, of which 5,840.88 square feet or 0.1341 acres of land in Lot 9, of which 11,580.00 square feet or 0.2658 acres of land in vacated Webb Street, of which 5,423.65 square feet or 0.1245 acres of ODOT excess land. Bearings used herein are based upon an assumed meridian and are intended to indicate angular measurement only. All 1/2 inch galvanized steel pipe set are capped with the company name and PLS No. 7476. This legal description is based upon a field survey prepared by Lewandowski Engineers on October 17, 2019.
SECTION 2. That the approval of the granting of a Special Use Permit for a Cultural Exhibit for the property located at 1600 Mott Avenue, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, be subject to compliance with the forty-two (42) conditions as follows:
The following forty-two (42) conditions listed by agency of origin. Applicants are encouraged to contact each of the agencies to address compliance with their conditions:
Engineering Services
1. All proposed sidewalk, drive approaches, curb, and pedestrian curb ramps within the public right-of-way shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Toledo Construction Standards, Specifications, Toledo Municipal Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.
2. All proposed commercial drive approaches, (along with the sidewalk through the drive) shall be constructed with 8" thick concrete per City of Toledo Construction Standards and Specifications. No curb shall be permitted in the right-of-way along either side of a drive approach. No horizontal curb cutting will be permitted to create a curb drop/opening. Existing drive approaches, including the curb drop, that will no longer be utilized shall be removed and restored with curb to match the adjacent curb.
3. Required permits for all approved work in the public right-of-way shall be obtained, before work begins, from 419-245-1347. The application can be obtained online at Toledo.oh.gov search: Right of Way opening permit.
4. 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.
5. The stormwater control measure could require an adjustment to its size and features within its footprint such as its grading, plantings, and the addition of some areas of rock. This could require further coordination with Plan Commission to receive their acceptance of minor site changes. The basin shall conform with stormwater management calculations and conform with Ohio CGP table 4a.
6. A review and approval of a full stormwater submittal is required, which requires multiple items:
a. Items are listed on the regional SWP3 submittal coversheet at https://tmacog.org A version for use in Toledo has been provided to the SWP3 designer for this proposal.
b. Plans according to the 2014 Infrastructure Requirements document found in the drop-down menu on this page: https://toledo.oh.gov/business/how-to-build-in-the-city/building-inspection-permits
7. Following the stormwater review, additional items are needed for approval:
a. As listed on the regional SWP3 submittal cover sheet (stage 2). The signed agreement (2.c.) will be through a covenant which will need to be recorded.
b. Fee and a Toledo Licensed Sewer Contractor for the sewer construction permit. A fee calculation and submittal form has been provided to the SWP3 designer.
c. Construction inspection and completion of obligations in the stormwater permit.
8. Sanitary sewer service for this development is available subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Public Utilities.
9. 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.
10. 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.
Sewer & Drainage Services
No comments received a time of publication.
Environmental Services
11. 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.
12. Applicant shall maintain compliance with Ohio EPA’s General Storm Water NPDES permit programs.
13. Applicant is strongly encouraged to include multiple green infra-structure measures to minimize runoff and increase infiltration, and to minimize amount of new and/or additional impervious surface on site.
14. 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 <https://www.oipc.info/uploads/5/8/6/5/58652481/%20alternatives_to_ohio_invasive_plant_species.pdf>
15. 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.
Water Distribution
16. Water service is available subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Public Utilities.
17. Detailed plans for the proposed water main shall be submitted to the Division of Water Distribution for review and approval.
18. Plans must be submitted to Fire Prevention (419.936.2008) for review and approval.
19. The water meter setting detail, including meter bypass (if applicable) and backflow preventer, shall be submitted to the City of Toledo Backflow Prevention Coordinator, 401 S Erie Street, Toledo, OH 43604 for review and approval. Approval of site utility plan is contingent on approval of meter setting and backflow preventer.
20. All commercial properties are required to have approved backflow protection devices installed on the domestic water service and fire protection lines. Installation of the
devices must be verified by the Division of Water Distribution and all devices must be registered with BSIonlinetracking.com @ (800) 414-4990. Contact the Division of Water Distribution (419-392-2032) to verify the backflow prevention requirements for the site.
21. Existing water service lines to structures removed from the site will be abandoned by the City of Toledo at the developer’s expense.
22. Detailed plans should include:
a. Water feature sizes and distances; maintain 18” vertical clearance between proposed water main and proposed storm sewers.
b. Include a callout for an 8x8 tapping sleeve and valve by the City of Toledo at the developer’s expense. Excavation, shoring, valve box, backfill and restoration by the contractor.
c. Include a callout for a tap or tee for the domestic service; include size.
Fire Prevention
23. The proposed new building will require compliance with all applicable Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing code requirements. (OBC105.1 & 101.4)
24. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification that meets Building Code requirements. (OBC 501.2)
25. A fire safety inspection is required prior to occupancy. (OFC105.3.3.2 & TMC1309.09)
Transportation
26. Bicycle parking is required per TMC 1107 .0900.
27. Accessible parking signage must be posted directly in front of the parking space at a
height of no less than 60" and no more than 72" above pavement level per TMC 1107.1704.
28. If one does not already exist, a cross access agreement is required with the adjacent property owner to the Southwest.
29. Sidewalk is required along the drive way access, connecting the building sidewalk to Mott Street per TMC1107.1300.
Plan Commission
30. Staff requests connecting sidewalks to be installed as proposed in SUP-12003-24, and which was approved by Ord. 143-23.
31. Per TMC§1107.0600 - Off Street Parking Schedule “A,” the minimum number of parking spaces required for a cultural exhibit is 1 per 1,000 square feet of floor area. Applicant is required to provide a minimum of three (3) spaces for 2,400 square feet. Pursuant to TMC§1107.0302 parking shall not exceed a maximum of 150% of the minimum, except through an approved alternative parking plan. Site plans propose twenty-six (26) spaces, exceeding the maximum allowed. An alternative parking plan shall be submitted pursuant to TMC1107.0400.
32. Any spaces reserved for the use by persons with physical disabilities shall adhere to the standards outlined in TMC§1107.1700. One (1) van accessible space with an eight-foot (8’) drive aisle and one (1) car accessible spaces with five-foot (5') drive are required. Applicant is proposing two (2) van accessible spaces. Acceptable as depicted.
33. Per TMC§1107.0400, Off-Street Parking Schedule “A” requires one (1) bicycle parking slot per ten (10) parking spaces. Not acceptable as depicted on site plan. A bike rack with a minimum of three (3) slots shall be provided on revised plan.
34. Off-street parking and loading spaces, parking lots, maneuvering areas, aisles and driveways must be surfaced with concrete, bituminous asphalt, or other dust-free material other than gravel or loose fill, and be graded to drain all surface water towards the interior of the parking lot or to a stormwater treatment facility subject to the regulation’s approval of the Department of Public Utilities.
35. Whenever a parking lot extends to a property line, sidewalk, planting strip, or building, a wheel stop device consisting of a concrete stop, a permanent concrete curb, an expanded sidewalk or other suitable restraint as approved by the Planning Director must be installed to prevent any part of a parked motor vehicle from extending beyond the property line, overhanging a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk, or damaging any structure or landscaping (TMC§1107.1907(A)).
36. A detailed site, lighting, fencing and a landscaping plan (separate from building & site plans) shall be submitted to the Plan Director for review and approval. Such plan shall include:
a. Dumpster location(s) shall be clearly defined, have a concrete pad and be screened on all four sides by any combination of evergreen plantings, fence, or wall structure and shall not be located in any required setbacks or the public right-of-way as stated in TMC§1361.10(b)(10) of the Building Code. Not acceptable as depicted. The plantings depicted on the site plan will be accompanied by a fence or wall structure surrounding all four (4) sides of the dumpster, as required by TMC§1108.0203(G) and shall be depicted on a revised site plan.
b. Perimeter landscaping shall be installed along any parking lot area adjacent to a street, place, or driveway and shall be provided abutting the parking area to visually screen all off-street loading facilities from view of public rights-of-way. A minimum of at least one canopy tree must be provided for each thirty (30) linear feet, plus a continuous shrub with a minimum height of eighteen inches (18”); Acceptable as depicted on site plan.
c. Interior landscaping required in parking lots is 20 square feet per parking space. Two (2) canopy trees are required to be installed in interior landscape areas for each ten (10) parking spaces within the parking lot. Six (6) shrubs are required to be installed in interior landscape areas of each ten (10) parking spaces within the parking lot; Acceptable as depicted on site plan.
d. Topsoil must be back filled to provide positive drainage of the landscape areas.
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 coverage.
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 retained.
g. If the site is ½ acre or larger, landscaped areas must be irrigated as necessary to maintain required plant materials in good and healthy condition. Irrigation plans must be submitted with development plans and must contain all construction details; Not acceptable as depicted; applicant shall provide irrigation plans for the site as it is larger than ½ acre.
h. The location, height, and materials for any fencing to be installed and maintained.
i. The location and direction of any proposed lighting (any lighting is to be directed away from adjacent residential properties); and
j. The location, lighting, and size of any signs.
37. Any future proposed signage must meet the requirements of TMC§1113 - Signs.
38. Building elevations shall be of quality materials as stated in TMC§1109.0500. Not acceptable as depicted, as accent materials proposed surpass 20% of each elevation. Revised elevations must be submitted depicting material types and percentages that are in conformance with TMC§1109.0500.
39. The Special Use Permit may be reviewed for 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.
40. Approval of the Special Use Permit will lapse after one (1) year if the criteria listed in TMC§1111.0707 have not been met.
41. 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.
42. 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 10, nays 0.
Passed: October 28, 2025, as an emergency measure: yeas 10, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons George Sarantou
Clerk of Council President of Council Pro Tem
Approved: October 28, 2025
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor