Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z14-021
APPLICANT: Continental Bell, Ltd.; c/o David L. Hodge, Atty.; Smith & Hale, LLC; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460, Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (3-0-1) on July 10, 2014.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is zoned M, Manufacturing District, and is developed with industrial uses. The proposed AR-2, Apartment Residential District will allow redevelopment of the site with an apartment complex. The Fifth by Northwest Plan (2009) recommends light industrial uses for this location, which is consistent with the existing zoning and supportive of the intent that this area be developed as a job center. Recent development in this area that has occurred within the M District has included a variety of uses, including multi-unit residential uses, restaurants, and retail uses. While these developments have not been entirely consistent with the job center concept, they are resulting in a mixed-use pattern, including higher density housing within close proximity to retail and restaurant uses, office uses, and transit. This proposal is consistent with the developing nature of the area and Staff is therefore supportive of the proposed use.
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To rezone 1281 EDGEHILL ROAD (43212), being 2.9± acres located on the west side of Edgehill Road, 443± feet north of West Third Avenue, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z14-021).
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WHEREAS, application #Z14-021 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 2.9± acres from M, Manufacturing District, to the AR-2, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth By Northwest Area Commission recommends a...
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