Explanation
Rezoning Application Z25-051
APPLICANT: Metro Development III LLC, c/o Elizabeth Seedorf, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on November 13, 2025.
FAR SOUTH AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 17.1± acre site consists of part of one parcel developed with a religious facility in the R, Rural District. The applicant requests the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District to allow for the development of a multi-unit residential development containing up to 216 dwelling units. The limitation text includes use restrictions, a maximum of 216 dwelling units, and includes supplemental development standards addressing perimeter yards, side and rear yards, pedestrian connectivity, and landscaping. Commitments to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevations are also included in the text. The requested L-ARLD district is compatible with the density and development standards of adjacent multi-unit residential developments. Although the proposed density exceeds the South Central Accord (2000) recommendation of “Low-Density Residential”, Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018) states developments at a density higher than the recommended land use may be supported if they include a high level of site and architectural design. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #3347-2025; CV25-097) has been filed to allow an increased garage height, a reduced rear yard, and to reduce required setback areas as depicted on the site plan.
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To rezone 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), being 17.1± acres located on the north side of Rathmell Road, 260± feet east of Fosterson Drive, From: R, Residential District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-051).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-051 is on file w...
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