Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-055
APPLICANT: Kittle Property Group Inc.; c/o Jackson B. Reynolds, III, Atty.; 172 East State Street, Suite 550; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (3-2) on May 14, 2026.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 11.49± acre site consists of an undeveloped portion of one parcel in the R, Rural District after recent annexation into the City from Jackson Township. The requested L-AR-1 district will allow a multi-unit residential development with a maximum of 216 units developed in accordance with the submitted site plan. The limitation text establishes use restrictions and supplemental development standards addressing maximum unit count, site access, and landscaping. While the proposed use is inconsistent with the Westland Area Plan’s (1994) recommendation of “Institutional”, staff note the proposed multi-unit residential use is consistent with Columbus Growth Strategy (2026) Guiding Principles which recommends conversion of faith-based sites for housing, and the creation of a variety of housing types to support mixed-income communities, which is a priority for all neighborhoods and is encouraged based on needs identified by the Columbus Housing Strategy and related efforts.
Title
To rezone 2345 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 11.49± acres located on the west side of Demorest Road; 460± feet north of White Spruce Lane, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-055).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-055 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 11.49± acres from R, Rural District, to the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Westland Area Commission recommends disapproval of sa...
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