Explanation
Rezoning Application Z24-036
APPLICANT: Maronda Homes, LLC of Ohio; c/o Rebecca J. Mott, Atty.; Plank Law Firm; 411 East Town Street, Floor 2; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on January 9, 2025.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
BIG DARBY ACCORD ADVISORY PANEL RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 22.3± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R, Rural District. The requested AR-12, Apartment Residential District will allow multi-unit residential development up to 12.1 dwelling units per acre. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #1175-2025; CV24-135) demonstrating a 115-unit townhouse development on private streets is also being considered. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan (2006), which recommends “Residential Suburban High Density 3-5 DUs/ac” and “Tier 1 Environmental Conservation Zone” land uses at this location. Staff is supportive of the proposed density as it is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendations. The Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel’s recommendation of approval incorporates conditions that are demonstrated in the committed site and landscape plans associated with concurrent CV24-135, however since not all recommendation conditions can be met the Panel’s recommendation reverts to disapproval. The developer is also required to participate in the Big Darby Accord Revenue Program which will generate funds for stream restoration and parkland acquisition. Additionally, the proposed AR-12 district is consistent with the city’s objective of creating more housing in all areas of the city.
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To rezone 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119), being 22.3± acres located on the west side of Galloway Road 130± feet south of Greenhaven Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-036).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-036 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 22.3± acres from the R, Rural District, to the AR-12, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Westland Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the proposal is compatible with the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan’s land use recommendation for “Residential Suburban High Density 3-5 DUs/acre” land uses. The proposal also aligns with the City’s objectives for providing more housing units; 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:
1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119), being 22.3± acres located on the west side of Galloway Road 130± feet south of Greenhaven Avenue, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, Virginia Military Survey Number 1473 and being all of that 22.30 acre tract of land as conveyed to Anaya Communities LLC, of record in Instrument Number 201812140169325, all deed references are on record at the Recorder’s Office of Franklin County, Ohio and described as follows:
BEGINNING at the northwesterly corner of said 22.30 acre tract and being the southwesterly corner of Reserve “B” of a subdivision entitled “Great Oak Section 1”, of record in Plat Book 109, Page 50;
Thence South 86°31’39” East with the southerly line of said “Great Oak Section 1”, a distance of 1613.03 feet to a point in the centerline of Galloway Road (C.R. 141) (variable width right of way);
Thence South 3°20’09” West, with said centerline, a distance of 594.21 feet to a point;
Thence North 86°18’17” West, through the right of way of said Galloway Road and with the northerly line of a 111.733 acre tract of land as conveyed to The Board of Trustees Prairie Township (Franklin County), of record in Instrument Number 201304080056970, a distance of 1606.23 feet to a point;
Thence North 2°40’15” East, with an easterly line of said 111.733 acre tract and with the easterly line of a 24.1772 acre tract of land as conveyed to S. Shawn Schlosser & Nicole A. Schlosser, of record in Instrument Number 201303220048212, a distance of 588.02 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 21.841+/- acres of land, more or less.
This description was prepared from existing records for zoning purposes and is not intended for deed transfer purposes.
Address: 1175 Galloway Road, Columbus, OH 43119
Parcel No.: 246-326963
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: AR-12, Apartment Residential District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the AR-12, 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 this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.