Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-070
APPLICANT: Custom Home Building Consultants; c/o Gary Dunn; 3060 Abbey Knoll Drive; Lewis Center, OH 43035.
PROPOSED USE: Mixed-use development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on May 14, 2026.
NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the AR-12, Apartment Residential District. The requested L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District will allow the site to be developed with less-objectionable manufacturing and office uses. The text includes appropriate use restrictions and development standards, as well as a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan. The request is consistent with the Columbus Growth Strategy’s “Mixed-Use 2” land use recommendation. Concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #1613-2026; CV26-030) will allow three dwelling units within a proposed mixed-use building and will reduce required parking, parking setback, loading space, building setback, landscaping, and buffering requirements.
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To rezone 2006 E. 5TH AVE. (43119), being 0.44± acres located at the northwest corner of E. 5th Avenue and Brentnell Avenue, From: AR-12, Apartment Residential District, To: L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-070).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-070 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.44± acres from AR-12, Apartment Residential District, to L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the North Central Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-M-2, Limited Manufacturing District will allow development that is consistent with the Columbus Growth Strategy’s land use recommendat...
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