Explanation
Rezoning Application Z21-054
APPLICANT: Preferred Living; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 290; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on October 14, 2021.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 1.47± acre site consists of three parcels developed with office/warehouse buildings. The western parcel is in the M-2, Manufacturing District, while the other two parcels recently completed annexation from Clinton Township and were assigned the R, Rural District. The requested AR-3, Apartment Residential District permits multi-unit residential development, consistent with the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan (2009), which recommends “Mixed-use” land uses at this location. Additionally, the request is consistent with both the established development and zoning pattern along Chambers Road and with new residential infill developments in this neighborhood. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #3016-2021; CV21-071) has been filed and includes variances for building height, maneuvering, stacked parking, lot coverage, building line, and rear yard.
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To rezone 1205 CHESAPEAKE AVE. (43212), being 1.47± acres located on the south side of Chesapeake Avenue, 330± feet east of Northwest Boulevard, From: M-2, Manufacturing and R, Rural District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z21-054).
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WHEREAS, application #Z21-054 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.47± acres from M-2, Manufacturing District and R, Rural District, to AR-3, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change, and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of s...
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