Explanation
Rezoning Application Z13-018
APPLICANT: Speedway; c/o Robert Sweet; McBride Dale Clarion; 5725 Dragon Way, Suite 220; Cincinnati, OH 45722.
PROPOSED USE: Fuels sales facility with convenience retail.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on January 9, 2014.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, will allow redevelopment of the site with a fuel sales facility and convenience retail. Staff supports the intended use of the property and site design in relation to the Community Commercial Overlay (CCO) requirements. The intersection of Broad and James is identified as a key node in the Eastmoor: Main and Broad Corridor Revitalization Plan (2007), and both the Plan and Overlay seek to establish a new precedent for development at this key intersection. With the location of the store, a much stronger presence is established at the corner, but the use of obstructed-view display windows along the Broad Street façade is contrary to an important aspect of the required CCO design elements. Staff notes and appreciates the significant progress the project has seen since inception, but remains opposed based on this issue.
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To rezone 3310 EAST BROAD STREET (43213), being 1.58± acres located at the northeast corner of East Broad Street and North James Road, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z13-018).
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WHEREAS, application #Z13-018 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.58± acres from C-4, Commercial District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend disapproval of said zoning change because the use of obstructed-view display windows along the Broad Street façade is contrary to an impo...
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