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Planning commission approves Hilliard Tire Center site plan with seven conditions
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Summary
The Hilliard Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–0 to approve a Level B site plan for Hilliard Tire Center, requiring landscaping, a Board of Zoning Appeals variance for interior island sizing, removal of pavement from Grove Street right-of-way, grading/storm-sewer profiles, and fire-department review.
The Hilliard Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 11 unanimously approved a Level B site plan for Hilliard Tire Center, subject to seven staff-recommended conditions aimed at addressing unpermitted paving, landscaping shortfalls and parking in the public right-of-way.
Planning staff told the commission that code enforcement flagged vehicles parked off-site and pavement added on the parcel and in the city right-of-way that lacked documented city approval. The staff report noted “there is currently no landscaping on the site at all,” described an aerial baseline from 2020 and a later photo showing the northern portion had been paved, and recommended approval with conditions to bring the property closer to current code.
Staff outlined seven conditions: provide landscaping consistent with a staff-recommended plan with a minimum 10-foot buffer from the public right-of-way subject to staff approval; obtain a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals for interior parking-lot landscaping and parking-space dimensions; remove pavement and parking from the Grove Street right-of-way except for an approved one-way entrance/exit; reseed and restore removed pavement areas to lawn per code; ensure all parking tied to the use is contained on the site; submit a grading plan and storm-sewer profile to the city engineering department’s satisfaction; and revise the parking-lot reconfiguration to satisfy the North Township Fire Department.
Jason Bogenreif, who identified himself as the property owner at 5266 Center Street, said he has run the business since 2005 and that his family has operated on the site for decades. He told the commission he removed junk from the rear lot after purchase, paved a gravel area he believed required a permit, and is willing to work with staff to maintain customer parking while complying with landscaping requirements. “I’m just trying to be compliant, but also want to be realistic too that we have enough parking spots for our customers,” Bogenreif said.
Commissioners pressed staff on whether some angled or parallel parking historically in the right-of-way had prior approvals and how landscaping should be placed to preserve circulation. Planning staff said historical approvals in Old Hilliard are possible but not well documented and that staff prefers moving landscaping nearest the public right-of-way where feasible so the site presents better to the street while minimizing circulation impacts inside the lot.
After discussion, the commission moved to approve PZ-25-41 with the seven conditions recommended by staff; a roll-call vote recorded six yes votes and the motion carried 6–0. The approval is conditioned on the applicant following the items above and, where necessary, seeking variance relief before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
