Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z22-084
APPLICANT: Juliet Bullock Architects; c/o Juliet Bullock, Arch.; 4886 Olentangy Boulevard; Columbus, OH 43214.
PROPOSED USE: Residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on February 9, 2023.
COLUMBUS SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a parking lot in the C-4, Commercial District. The applicant proposes the R-4, Residential District to permit a four-unit dwelling. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Near Southside Plan (2011), which recommends “Medium Density Mixed Residential” land uses at this location. The Plan also includes the early adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). The requested R-4 district is compatible with the density and residential development pattern in the surrounding area, and is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #1066-2023; CV22-114) has been submitted to include variances for building setbacks and side yards.
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To rezone 616 E. KOSSUTH ST. (43206), being 0.19± acres located at the northwest corner of East Kossuth Street and Ann Street, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: R-4, Residential District (Rezoning #Z22-084).
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WHEREAS, application #Z22-084 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.19± acres from C-4, Commercial District, to the R-4, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus South Side Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change as the proposed R-4, Residential District is compatible with the density and residential development pattern in the surrounding area, and is consistent with the Near Southside Plan’s” land use recommendation; 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:
616 E. KOSSUTH ST. (43206), being 0.19± acres located at the northwest corner of East Kossuth Street and Ann Street, and being more particularly described as follows:
TRACT 1: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN IN THE STATE OF OHIO AND IN THE CITY OF COLUMBUS; PARCEL NUMBER 010-001705, PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 328, LOT NUMBER 2 OF SAMUEL MCCLELLAND'S SUBDIVISION. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS AS CONSISTING OF 0.186 ACRES AND BEING 145’ WIDE BY 55.9’ DEEP.
Parcel No. 010-001705
Address: 616 East Kossuth Street
To Rezone From: C-4 Commercial District.
To: R-4, Residential District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the R-4, 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 original 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.