Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-038
APPLICANT: Abbasi Farms, Ltd. c/o Thomas L. Hart, Atty.; 5029 Cemetery Road; Hilliard, OH 43026.
PROPOSED USE: Mixed-use development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on May 9, 2024.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 142.5± acre site consists of three parcels developed with agricultural uses in the R, Rural District. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow a mixed-use development with 11 subareas. Residential development will consist of 227 platted single-unit dwelling lots (Subarea A) and up to 1,007 multi-unit residential units, including townhouse style and apartment complex units (Subareas B1, B2, C1 and C2). Commercial development will consist of limited C-4 and C-5 uses (Subareas D1, D2, D3, and D4). Open space preservations will consist of 18.75 acres (Subareas E1 and E2). All subarea boundaries, private and public street networks, and open space commitments are shown on a submitted site plan. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Interim Hayden Run Corridor Plan (2004), which recommends “Environmentally Sensitive Development” land uses at this location. Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018) recommend projects that propose a density higher than the recommended land use may be supported if high level site and architectural design are included. The proposal includes commitments to front dwelling units on the Heritage Trail and/or open spaces, connectivity between subareas, activation of open space, screening of parking and placement of parking behind buildings within commercial subareas, open space adjacent to the Heritage Trail, building design, setbacks, and building orientation, all consistent with the Plan and/or C2P2 Design Guidelines. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #2035-2025; CV24-097) is included with the project, and proposes red...
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