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Staff reviewed the preliminary plan against the Greengates development text adopted in 2001 (Ordinance 5201) and showed the schematic layout: five outlots, a central access connector aligning with the PUD to the north, sidewalk connectivity and a regional detention basin. The applicant indicated Kroger intends to take the central approximately 13-acre parcel with a fuel center on a 1.2-acre outlot, while the remaining outlots will remain under the seller’s control until final plans are submitted by future tenants.

Staff confirmed conceptual compliance with the 2001 zoning exhibits and provided preliminary landscape, lighting and building-material concepts consistent with the adopted development text. The plan includes a 75-foot landscape buffer, sidewalk connections to a forthcoming Green Gate Boulevard to be constructed by the city this summer, and utility loops (water and sewer) to serve the site. Staff recommended the commission forward PDP-25-002 to city council with a positive recommendation.

Commissioners asked about turn lanes, signalization and parking counts. Staff said a traffic signal will be required and that Green Gate Boulevard construction is scheduled by the city this summer; final turn-lane and signal commitments will be resolved with final development plans. Civil and landscape details will be reviewed during final phase submissions. The commission voted 5–0 to recommend approval to City Council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 14, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff recommended, and the commission approved, a recommendation to City Council to adopt the Greengate Plaza Preliminary Development Plan (PDP-25-002) for a 17.9-acre commercial tract that includes a central Kroger site and multiple outlots; the matter will go to City Council for final action.","taxTitle","Canal Winchester City Council, Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",72201,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273993,"Commission approves Culver’s drive-through and site development plan for flag lot off Gender Road",998,4388000,5386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2995965-abc8d87da6ffe18cec1903860c20111c&start=4388&end=5386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2995965-abc8d87da6ffe18cec1903860c20111c/thumbnail_4388000.jpg","/articles/6273993/Ohio/Commission-approves-Culvers-drive-through-and-site-development-plan-for-flag-lot-off-Gender-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273993-de2895d8222aa3f7cf7056748f4ff227/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184520&Signature=nxHbnGOE2HJS6AQFWl0vz8MGO246cYOvO~4VB3-poLyvBWO2bz54NXfnsFJVKdXm4cqpAfFXReIDQy40ivfMiuiC6oNgS-pPaeylpREiI3JhF9L0NBKBJ5NDsDjoI2ys0p6kd~3GDJvQKqRy3uS-60actOBI0PJ2Bn~RTwmTiTHwjVHOMES10Cb2x4pmXRWZ3Mv56EBGkrTa0IDIEdgb2SUh6G3ytgIoUfvj9x0zv5qWqWpbeKrcJNuoQ5ok~RSU9JKKi1CYm9JSUtKenTIai3nLCsr4Hx8w97VJuNnuEvsSU0Iu0nms7zZ-0ijucKEokAE3UH0bMFGo3Lm-UGgeqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission on April 14 approved a conditional use (CU-25-1) and a site development plan (SDP-25-04) for a new Culver’s fast-service restaurant and drive-through on a 3.11-acre flag lot accessed from a private drive behind Gender Road.

Staff described a design that places the dual menu boards to the rear of the building (between the building and railroad tracks), locates the pickup window on the east side and screens drive-through elements from Gender Road. The project includes two full-width (25-foot) shared access drives to a private access road to the north, sidewalk connectivity to a regional multiuse path, and an outparcel at the front of the lot intended for future development. Staff said building materials meet the commercial development standards (80 percent natural materials) and that the applicant will provide 4-sided architecture, mechanical screening and a coordinated sign plan.

Culver’s owner Jay Kamen and designer Dan Konczak presented at the meeting; Kamen said the operation will be independently owned and mentored locally and introduced his mentee who will operate the store. Staff confirmed utility extensions (water, sanitary) are planned and that stormwater will tie into the regional basin in front of the adjacent church property. The applicant showed conceptual building elevations with brick, gray brick and manufactured stone elements and a patio area.

Commissioners discussed access, shared parking and the site’s relationship to the private access drive and to Gender Road; staff noted the lot split creating the 3.11-acre flag lot and a 1.62-acre frontage parcel has been accepted and is in county review. The commission approved the conditional use and site development plan by roll-call votes of 5–0. Staff will continue administrative review for signage details and finalize civil-review items before permits are issued.","The commission approved a conditional use and related site development plan to permit a new Culver’s fast-food restaurant with a drive-through on a 3.11-acre flag lot behind a 1.62-acre frontage outlot; the proposals include shared access, sidewalks linking to the regional trail and architecture meeting overlay standards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273998,"Commission approves modular soccer \"mini pitch\" at Winchester elementary campus to honor two students",696,2470000,3166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2995965-abc8d87da6ffe18cec1903860c20111c&start=2470&end=3166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2995965-abc8d87da6ffe18cec1903860c20111c/thumbnail_2470000.jpg","/articles/6273998/Ohio/Commission-approves-modular-soccer-mini-pitch-at-Winchester-elementary-campus-to-honor-two-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273998-2c9166924e9e0ab9d7f132fd42ce7d27/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184520&Signature=GT0Q5zpV-eR5kxQ-~-gU0xDGCQm9b1vy2kMhxSRPGuza7sSOfCbK2KoX4xzp-SbCOy0FHPWmVo~62~J~-3aonJvOKkbSiGd1~SC8QCESKBBLHujGjuQ39aNHwhqeTJnlULPIrJwozspx8reUqSi2O-dVzNK7f9cR9sKfSNxDIswcMon7s~DLINU3evPlV-lcfTME6WNh3Py5G5T6Iy2EpA2LD2s2Sa~x2bV5w3fOo4R5XsQfCsrVhR-QbaUkkkDoZRlhS7v-xLEJM5ABBu7yUl0mxwCKhV8SXOYqDt3nTW3jhTIORSqVi1gIJKo1LaPMTD8kvF04gDQtKi~j5rzU8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Site Development Plan SDP-25-003 on April 14 to allow a 4,200-square-foot modular soccer mini pitch between two elementary school buildings in the Winchester Square campus.

Staff explained the modular unit sits on a concrete pad, includes integrated goals, three ADA-compliant entrances and a 25-foot light pole that can be timer-controlled by the school. The applicant said the unit will be donated to the school district and is intended as an extension of playground activities; staff recommended approval as an extension of the existing recreational space.

At the meeting an applicant/donor explained the project is being installed “in memory of the two children that were killed by the drive-by shooting” and said the mini pitch is intended both as a memorial and as a tool to “reduce community violence through remembrance and teaching tools.” The donor said the unit is permanently installed (a poured pad with bolted galvanized structure) and includes long-term warranties on the surfacing.

Staff noted two trees in the proposed location will be relocated 20 feet south to be retained within the landscaped area. The commission voted 5–0 to adopt SDP-25-003 after a motion and second; no public hearing was required for this site development plan.","A privately funded 4,200-square-foot modular soccer 'mini pitch' for the Winchester elementary campus was approved by the commission; donor said the installation is in memory of two children and intended to support violence reduction and community engagement.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274003,"Commission approves Sheetz site variance to install four EV charging stations with landscaping and screening conditions",1217,1268000,2485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2995965-abc8d87da6ffe18cec1903860c20111c&start=1268&end=2485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2995965-abc8d87da6ffe18cec1903860c20111c/thumbnail_1268000.jpg","/articles/6274003/Ohio/Commission-approves-Sheetz-site-variance-to-install-four-EV-charging-stations-with-landscaping-and-screening-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274003-14afeac1e6b34e1f20a67f09d323f5ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184520&Signature=YB5gDRTelytyWKhcdcOBI9jR9gebw49CZAihRYsAT-psqZW85zNjLVlOlmnitkbm15WI4CoOXweunJ3wn3qe7cD-FYzpDkakWIPeG1r8uWqSNo~UF35ZGoQtnFX8nk8n0pQL1umZxpnXNbrwTBW0k7MvGq3Me3Z6J1AVXhQ0bzuH6qMJ7zkAE5i5Xx1jdZ1AFmOAd7d2zu~GR41jx-wjhZG0Wsp6ETxUAVI7eaU9DedbAyPoeVN3BkCCdlzRjjMOgF60VFQ3IVC7hMnaxsT~uYx~LYwFEErqj~VfMEUWcuAX6JWMyY9pBokWMEy1HVrmHb7Ifxghun5EMkuVF7dECg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Canal Winchester’s Planning and Zoning Commission on April 14 approved a variance (VA-25-001) permitting four electric vehicle charging stations at the Sheetz fuel center at 5800 Gender Road, subject to three staff-recommended conditions to address screening and visual impact.

Planning staff described the triangular site and existing approvals that constrained equipment placement. The applicant (Francis Energy, with DuBarr Engineers and a Sheetz agent) proposed converting five of eight parking stalls in an east-side island into four charging stations (two dual-sided chargers), resulting in a net loss of one parking space. Staff recommended three conditions: install eight total arborvitae (four additional to staff’s initial four) to screen equipment, paint or wrap the equipment cabinets a dark bronze color to match existing site utilities, and conform EV signage to Chapter 11.81 (restricting some pavement markings).

Francis Energy representative Ashley Bruke and engineer David Whalen told the commission the equipment proposed are DC fast chargers (described in the meeting as similar to level 3/DC fast chargers) and that typical dwell time for the units would be on the order of about 20 minutes—short enough for customers to use the store while charging. Whalen said the applicant preferred not to use vinyl wraps because of maintenance issues and offered to extend an existing 4-foot CMU wall with brick veneer to help screen the equipment if that satisfied staff and the commission.

The commission discussed pavement markings and the need to coordinate with ODOT as the chargers are part of a NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) program site. Commissioners also clarified that the cabinetry heights (one set about 7 feet tall and another about 5 feet) make screening important. The applicant accepted staff conditions and offered to pursue alternate pavement-marking solutions with ODOT.

A motion to approve VA-25-001 with the staff conditions carried on a roll-call vote of 5–0.","The commission approved variance VA-25-001 on April 14 to allow conversion of parking stalls at the Sheetz at 5800 Gender Road for four EV chargers, imposing additional landscaping, equipment color/screening and signage conditions.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274006,"Planning and Zoning Commission accepts C3 Church appeal and grants variance for larger accessory structure at 6350 Waterloo Road",864,212000,1076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2995965-abc8d87da6ffe18cec1903860c20111c&start=212&end=1076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2995965-abc8d87da6ffe18cec1903860c20111c/thumbnail_212000.jpg","/articles/6274006/Ohio/Planning-and-Zoning-Commission-accepts-C3-Church-appeal-and-grants-variance-for-larger-accessory-structure-at-6350-Waterloo-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274006-10fddcc351a9310e8df5529d754aeb01/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184520&Signature=LXN2NOAg1CicEiUwPWX74r6SdAkjVJi~9r6gMPZA1aXth8spiTUbXfj86L8UHzX6SUDqpaCwrd5cWRzaRtzi88yGJtPLucr8r-Di5zHTtq6lSHcNONgxYnyN2eLccOg8Kh0oAscbypVqxmqxZnr81E6UKamKWQ9A95x~2hQtqsUgeI424pXKOeqdx3cDBjwTCGFWurOdwmPohPE1s2xIvJrBggmXo7AEoZKMvmB3~vPLPv4-YxQnpels4dx7e2aO7uhK58cLju-xH3PTzOBabpUp7hFqbm9Euq5DH7PRWvJZ1xR8z9m2XeVz81nXFs5SCI7-CiJIi016NVD1Upd7hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously April 14 to accept an appeal from C3 Church Assembly of God for 6350 Waterloo Road and to grant a variance allowing a new accessory storage structure that exceeds the zoning code’s 50% replacement limit.

Commissioners approved both the appeal and the related variance after hearing from church representative Chris Kurz and from staff. Chris Kurz told the commission the existing storage shed is “falling apart” and described repeated repairs, broken windows and deteriorating floors that prompted the church to seek a replacement and to request additional enclosed storage for growing needs. Kurz said the church intends future redevelopment and expects any rezoning or larger expansion to be at least two years away.

The appeal asked the commission to interpret Chapter 11.49.03 of the zoning code to permit a new accessory structure on the site. A representative of the law department told the commission one condition tied to accepting the appeal is that any extension not increase the total floor area by more than 50%—a condition linked to the separate variance request. Staff and the applicant discussed permitting a rebuild that would be under 2,000 square feet so it could proceed administratively if the variance were not granted.

Staff presented the variance request (VA-25-002) seeking approval to construct a roughly 1,800-square-foot structure, about half of which would be fully enclosed and half a roofed but open equipment area. Staff said the property’s roughly 15–16 acres, semi-rural location and existing exceptional-use (EU) zoning justify special circumstances and do not result from actions of the current applicant; staff recommended approval. The commission discussed proximity to neighboring properties, lighting, sound and easement locations; Kurz said lighting would be internal or under roof and that the building would not be used for amplified sound.

After discussion the commission accepted the appeal in a roll-call vote of five yes votes and later approved variance VA-25-002 by the same 5–0 tally. Staff noted that, if a variance had not been granted, the church could rebuild a structure up to 50% larger than the existing shed without returning to the Planning and Zoning Commission if it remained under 2,000 square feet.

The commission’s approval requires staff and legal follow-up to prepare findings of fact and conclusions of law, and to tie the appeal record to the variance outcome.","Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on April 14 to accept an appeal from C3 Church Assembly of God and to grant a variance permitting a new accessory storage structure larger than the 50% replacement limit in zoning code 11.49.03, subject to conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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