Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z23-024
APPLICANT: Metro Development LLC; c/o Jeffery L. Brown, Atty.: Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on June 8, 2023.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 6.38± acre site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling and additional accessory structures, pending annexation into the City of Columbus, after which will be assigned the R, Rural District. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will permit a multi-unit residential development with a maximum of 130 units, developed in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevations. The Westland Area Plan (1994) land use recommendation for this site is Industrial/Manufacturing. Although inconsistent with this recommendation, the proposed multi-unit residential development is consistent with the prevailing residential development pattern in the surrounding area. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #2211-2023; CV23-036) has been filed to reduce the perimeter yard, reduce the required building lines, and increase the maximum detached garage height.
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To rezone 4300 ALKIRE RD. (43228), being 6.38± acres located on the north side of Alkire Road, 400± feet west side of Demorest Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z23-024).
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WHEREAS, application #Z23-024 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 6.38± acres from R, Rural District, to the L-AR-1, Limited 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 City Departments recommend approval of...
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