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The boundaries of the District are hereby established as shown on the City of Toledo zoning maps. The District boundaries are defined via the map attached hereto and legally described in this section, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. The overlay district regulations apply to the entirety of parcels, as existing at the time of adoption, lying wholly or partially within this boundary.
The Warehouse UNO District boundary is as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Monroe Street and the centerline of 10th Street, thence southwest along the centerline of 10th Street to its intersection with the centerline of Washington Street, thence northwest along the centerline of Washington Street to its intersection with the centerline of 11th Street, thence south along the centerline of 11th Street extended to its intersection with the centerline of Lucas Street extended to the east right-of-way line of the Anthony Wayne Trail, thence southwesterly along the east right-of-way of the Anthony Wayne Trail to its intersection with the east right-of-way line I-75, thence south along the east right-of-way line of I-75 to its intersection with the centerline of Collingwood Boulevard, thence east along the centerline of Collingwood Boulevard to its intersection with St. Clair Street, thence north along the centerline of St Clair Street to its intersection with the centerline of William Street, thence southeast along the centerline of William Street to its intersection with the centerline of Oliver Street, thence northeast along the centerline of Oliver Street to its intersection with the centerline of Clayton Street, thence southeast along the centerline of Clayton Street to a point of intersection with the centerline of Ottawa Street/Owens Corning Parkway, thence northeast along the centerline of Ottawa Street/Owens Corning Parkway to its intersection with the centerline of Monroe Street, thence northwest along the centerline of Monroe Street to its intersection with the centerline 10th Street.
(Ord. 9-14. Passed 1-2-14; Ord. 84-20. Passed 2-25-20.)
The site plan review shall be as specified in Sec. 1111.0800. Building elevation drawings (with colors and materials indicated) showing the front, rear and side views shall be submitted along with the site plan.
A. The standards of the Warehouse UNO District apply to the physical change of any building or building addition that increases a building's floor area. "Physical change" means any work such as alteration, remodeling, new construction or renovation of the exterior of a structure. The standards also apply to the construction of off-street parking spaces, parking structures and driveways.
B. Building alterations that conflict with these standards or that otherwise increase the degree of non-compliance with these standards are prohibited.
C. A copy of new development, redevelopment and existing building rehabilitation plans, including landscaping, shall be submitted by the developer or building owner to the Toledo Warehouse District Architectural Review Committee for review prior to any work or any permits being issued by any city department.
D. The Toledo Warehouse District Architectural Review Committee shall be responsible for the review of plans as required by the Warehouse UNO District. It shall review and make recommendations to the Plan Director of the Plan Commission within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the plans by the Warehouse District Association.
E. Minor site modifications and adjustments to prior approvals may be approved administratively by the Plan Commission Staff.
F. In the event that Toledo Warehouse District Architectural Review Committee is no longer an official active organization for the Warehouse District then the development plans shall be subject to the Site Plan Review procedures of TMC 1111.0800.
G. Lapse of approval. If no building permit is issued for the site within two years from the date of Warehouse District ARC approval, the approved plan shall lapse and become null and void. In such cases, no building permits may be issued until a new application is submitted and approved. Applicant may request an extension to a date certain prior to expiration by submitting a letter to the Plan Director describing the hardship.
(Ord. 9-14. Passed 1-2-14; Ord. 84-20. Passed 2-25-20; Ord. 24-22. Passed 2-1-22.)
In addition to the design standards contained in Chapter 1109, Design Standards, the following criteria apply.
A. Relationship of Buildings to Site
1. The site shall be planned to accomplish a desirable transition between the building(s) and the streetscape to provide for adequate planting, safe pedestrian movement, and parking areas.
2. The height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing (or anticipated) adjoining buildings.
3. All new utility services, and service revisions necessitated by exterior alterations, must be installed underground.
B. Building Setback and Height
1. All new buildings, including buildings on corner lots, shall be built to the Right of Way.
C. Building Design
1. Building facades facing a Primary Street must incorporate a main entrance door on the primary street.
2. Building frontages that face Primary Streets and exceed a width of 50 feet must include vertical visual elements to break the plane of the building frontage.
3. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment must be screened from public view. The screening must be of a sufficient height to prevent persons located at the street level from viewing the screened items and a sight line analysis from at least 200 feet away must be submitted for review and approval. The design, colors and materials used in screening must be consistent with the architectural design of the building.
4. Dumpsters, recycling, and trash receptacles must be screened in accordance with TMC Sec. 1108.0304(B), and located adjacent to the primary structure. Materials of screen wall shall be consistent with the adjacent architecture, and exposed concrete block shall not be permitted.
5. For commercially used property at least 60 percent of each building façade along a Primary Street, between the height of 2 feet and 10 feet above the nearest sidewalk grade, must consist of clear, non-tinted, non-mirrored, and uncovered window glass permitting views of the building's interior to a depth of at least 4 feet. For building frontages other than those on Primary Streets, the window glass must continue for a minimum of 10 feet from the building corner. No exterior security bars or roll-down metal doors shall be allowed. This provision shall be reduced to at least 30 percent, of each building facade along a Primary Street, for the conversion of a residential building to a commercial use. This provision does not apply to buildings officially recognized as historic or those deemed eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places if the provision would result in a modification of the original historic appearance of the building.
6. New buildings, stand alone and in-fill, may be designed in a contemporary style but must be in harmony and compatible with neighboring structures by using the materials listed below.
D. Building Materials
Building facades shall reflect the Warehouse District's patterns of the surrounding context and provide interest for the pedestrian. Building facades shall reflect and complement the traditional materials and techniques of the district. They shall express the construction techniques and structural constraints of traditional, long-lasting building materials. Simple configurations and solid craftsmanship are favored over complexity and ostentation in building form and the articulation of details. All building materials to be used shall express their specific properties. For example, heavier more prominent materials (masonry) support lighter materials (wood). The following are identified as acceptable for predominant exterior building materials:
1. Brick: Shall be standard modular brick with common tooled mortar joints. Un-tooled joints, distressed brick, or irregular shaped brick are prohibited. Brick color and texture shall be compatible with original brick facades in the Warehouse District, constructed prior to the 1940's. Brick of this period was commonly beige or dull red with very little color range. Textures shall be uniform. Reclaimed brick shall only be used as a matching repair material.
2. Materials with a brick-like appearance such as "Founder's Brick", or similar material.
3. Wood, and it must be painted or stained/sealed.
4. Materials with a wood-like appearance such as "Textured Cementitious Board", "Cement Board Siding", or similar material.
5. Smooth finished or manufactured stone such as limestone or sandstone and terra cotta.
6. Glass.
7. Metal. Architectural metal panels which are either pre-finished aluminum or pre-finished steel that utilize concealed fasteners.
8. Building materials other than those listed above may be approved by the Plan Director, in consultation with TWDARC, in special cases such as building additions or building renovations, taking into consideration the predominant building materials existing on the building to be added to or renovated.
9. Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) with drainage cavity are acceptable where used to simulate an existing material and when 36 inches above grade and not within an entryway, and comprising less than 15% of the facade. EIFS systems must be applied as per manufacturer's specifications and certified by the manufacturer.
E. Alley Facades
On any building being considered for restoration or renovation, the exterior facades facing an alley shall be improved. Any exterior fire escape that is still in use and approved by the Fire Prevention Division of the Department of Fire and Rescue Operations shall be repaired and painted. Unused fire escapes shall be removed completely. All unused sign brackets or mounting devices shall be removed. All existing doors, windows and security devices shall be repaired and painted or replaced. All masonry or other facade materials shall be cleaned and sealed or painted, except where such work may cause damage. New lighting and building identification signage or street addresses shall be installed. New lighting fixtures with downward directed lighting shall be installed above or near any point of entry into the building.
(Ord. 9-14. Passed 1-2-14; Ord. 84-20. Passed 2-25-20.)
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