SUP for Used Auto Sales Lot
2204 N. Reynolds Rd.
Zoning & Planning Committee 3/19/25
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Granting a Special Use Permit, for a used auto sales lot for a site located at 2204 N. Reynolds 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 (SUP24-0007) filed with the City of Toledo Central Permit Center, a request for a Special Use Permit for a used auto sales lot for a site located at 2204 N. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was submitted to the Toledo City Plan Commission for its review and recommendation.
On February 13, 2025, the Toledo City Plan Commission recommended approval for the request for a Special Use Permit for a used auto sales lot for a site located at 2204 N. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
On February 19, 2025 Toledo City Council, Planning and Zoning Committee reviewed, and sent as approved a request for a Special Use Permit for a used auto sales lot for a site located at 2204 N. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, and all other things required by law to be done, have been done.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That a Special Use Permit for a used auto sales lot for a site located at 2204 N. Reynolds 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:
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SECTION 2. That the approval of the Special Use Permit for a used auto sales lot for a site located at 2204 N. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio shall be subject to compliance with the twenty-six (26) conditions as follows:
The following twenty-six (26) conditions are listed by agency of origin. Applicants are encouraged to contact each of the agencies to address compliance with their conditions.
Division of Environmental Services
1. 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.
2. Applicant shall maintain compliance with Ohio EPA’s General Storm Water NPDES permit programs.
3. Applicant is strongly encouraged to install permanent inlet filters with oil absorbent pillow in parking lot catch basins to treat stormwater.
4. Applicant is strongly encouraged to include multiple green infrastructure measures to minimize runoff and increase infiltration, and to minimize the amount of new and/or additional impervious surface on the site.
5. 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 <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>_species.pdf <https://www.oipc.info/uploads/5/8/6/5/58652481/alternatives_to_ohio_invasive_plant_species.pdf>
6. 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.
Division of Engineering Services
No comments from Division of Engineering Services.
Fire Prevention
No comments from Fire Department.
Division of Transportation
7. Existing drive approaches and curb cuts not being utilized on West Bancroft and North Reynolds Road to be removed and replaced with new curb, sidewalk and landscaping to match adjacent curb and landscape areas.
8. Sidewalks are required along West Bancroft through drive apron to property line per TMC§1107.1303. A revised site plan shall be submitted showing this modification.
9. A detailed site lighting, fencing and four (4) copies of a landscape plan (separate from building & site plans) shall be submitted to the Plan Director for review and approval. Such plan shall include:
a. A 15 foot frontage greenbelt along Reynolds Road and Bancroft Street per TMC§1108.0202. The greenbelt shall consist of six (6) trees on Reynolds and eight (8) trees on Bancroft. Acceptable as depicted.
b. A Type “A” landscape buffer along the south and west property lines. A ten foot (10’) wide buffer with six (6) trees and twenty-three (23) shrubs is required along the east property line. Not acceptable as depicted on landscaping plan submitted. The buffer shall be extended to ten feet (10’) wide while making reasonable accommodations for the existing storm drain shall be provided and shown on a revised landscaping plan.
c. Dumpster screening per TMC§1108.0203. Acceptable as depicted.
d. Perimeter parking lot landscaping along parking areas adjacent to a street per TMC§1108.0204(B.9). A continuous evergreen shrub row shall per provided. Acceptable as depicted.
e. Interior parking lot landscaping per TMC§1108.0204. Four (4) canopy trees and 12 shrubs are to be provided. One (1) tree and 8 shrubs are depicted on the landscape plan. Not acceptable as depicted on landscaping plan submitted. Three (3) additional canopy trees and four (4) shrubs shall be provided and shown on a revised landscaping plan.
f. Interior parking lot landscaping design standards per TMC 1108.02204(B). Landscaping areas within the parking area must be constructed with 6 inch by 18 inch concrete curbing, cast-in-place, extruded, or by some other process approved by the Planning Director, to minimize damage to plant material. One (1) of the landscaping island uses heavy timber frame. Not acceptable as depicted on landscaping plan submitted. The landscaping island modification shall be provided and shown on a revised landscaping plan.
g. Interior site landscaping per TMC§1108.0205. Three (3) trees, landscaping at major building entrances, and landscaping along all building sides visible to the public right-of-ways is required. Acceptable as depicted.
h. Topsoil must be back filled to provide positive drainage of the landscape area.
i. 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.
j. 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. Acceptable as depicted.
k. The site is larger than ½ acre, so 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.
l. The location and direction of any proposed lighting. Lighting shall be directed away from adjacent residential properties.
10. Per TMC§1107.1906, all off-street parking, loading, and other vehicle circulation areas shall be graded and continuously maintained and designed to preclude free flow of storm water across or onto adjacent lots, properties, or streets.
11. Dumpster location(s) shall be clearly defined, have a concrete pad and be surrounded by a solid wooden fence or a masonry screen enclosure with landscaping and shall not be located in any required setbacks or within the public right-of-way. Acceptable as depicted.
12. Pursuant to TMC§1104.0308, all vehicles on display must be parked in striped parking spaces that shall be designated on an approved Site Plan. Vehicle parking that deviates from the approved Site Plan shall not be permitted. Acceptable as depicted.
13. Elevated displays lifts or metal structures used in conjunction with the display of motor vehicles shall be permitted only within those areas specifically designated upon the Site Plan and shall not be allowed in any required front yard. (TMC§1104.0302(A)); if applicable.
14. The minimum number of parking spaces designed for persons with disabilities that must be provided shall adhere to the table TMC§1107.1701, and be located in close proximity to build entrances with an unobstructed path. Acceptable as depicted
15. All used motor vehicles parked or displayed outdoors shall conform to Chapter 337, Safety and Equipment, of the Traffic code and shall be operable.
16. Per TMC§1104.0308, Repairs and services of vehicles shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building permanently located on the site.
17. 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.
18. Display areas shall incorporate curbs and other substantial permanent barriers as approved by the Planning Director to prevent encroachment of vehicles into the required setback and landscaped areas.
19. 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)).
20. A fifty-foot (50’) separation measured along the street frontage between any open display sales lot and a Residential district boundary line shall be maintained. This separation shall apply to both side of a street and to intersecting streets on corner lots. Acceptable as depicted
21. If the sales building is rebuilt or modified in the future, the building design shall meet the requirements of TMC§1109.0500 Building Façade Materials and Color.
22. The location, lighting and size of any signs, all signage is subject to TMC§1387. No new free-standing signs greater than forty-two inches (42”) from grade are permitted - any proposed signage must meet the requirements of TMC§1113 - Signs.
23. A Bond of Performance or suitable assurance acceptable to the Division of Inspection valid for a period of two (2) years shall be posted with the Commissioner of Inspection providing for the installation of required landscaping within one (1) year. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained indefinitely.
24. 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.
25. Approval of the Special Use Permit will lapse after one (1) year if the criteria listed in TMC 1111.0707 have not been met.
26. 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