Explanation
Rezoning Application Z24-050
APPLICANT: TWG Development, c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on December 9, 2023.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 5.64± acre site consists of six parcels, five of which are undeveloped, the sixth is developed with an eating and drinking establishment. The requested AR-1, Apartment Residential District will allow multi-unit residential development of up to 36.2 dwelling units per acre at this location. While the Scioto Southland Plan (2007) recommends “Single Family (1-2 du/acre)” land uses at this location, staff recognizes site-specific factors such as the mix of existing residential and institutional uses on West Castle Road, the site’s location at the terminus of West Castle Road, and the site’s proximity to the South High Street corridor, all as potential mitigating factors for supporting higher density. The proposal will also further the City’s objective of creating more housing. Concurrent Council Variance CV24-122 (Ordinance #0264-2025) which proposes a 144-unit apartment complex is also being considered, and includes variances to reduce parking lot landscaping, parking setback, minimum number of parking spaces, and perimeter yard.
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To rezone 106 W. CASTLE ROAD. (43207), being 5.64± acres located at the western terminus of West Castle Road, From: SR, Suburban Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-050).
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WHEREAS, application # Z24-050 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 5.64± acres from SR, Suburban Residential District, to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Far South Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because, while the proposed number of units would exceed the density as recommended by the Scioto Southland Plan, the existing mix of residential and institutional uses on West Castle Road and the site’s proximity to the South High Street corridor warrant deviation from the Plan’s recommendation. The proposal also aligns with the City’s objective of providing more housing; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Columbus, as adopted by Ordinance #0179 -03, passed February 24, 2003, and as subsequently amended, is hereby revised by changing the zoning of the property as follows:
106 W. CASTLE ROAD. (43207), being 5.64± acres located at the western terminus of West Castle Road, and being more particularly described as follows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Situated in the County of Franklin, in the State of Ohio, and in the City of Columbus, and bounded and described as follows:
Being Lot Number Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), and Eleven (11) and Reserve C of Merion’s Brookside Addition, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 13, Page 20, Recorder’s Office Franklin County, Ohio.
To Rezone From: SR, Suburban Residential District,
To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of 35 feet is hereby established on the AR-1, Apartment Residential District on this property.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services be, and is hereby authorized and directed to make the said changes on the said official zoning map in the office of the Department of Building and Zoning Services.
SECTION 4. That the traffic-related commitments for this area have been established and are contained in the commitments for Council Variance application #CV24-122, which are being adopted by Ordinance #0264-2025.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.