Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-056
APPLICANT: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority; c/o Jackson B. Reynolds, III, Atty; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 260; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on January 9, 2025.
MIDEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 9.03± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District. The applicant requests the AR-1, Apartment Residential District to allow for a multi-unit residential development. While there is no specific land use plan for this location, the site is subject to the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #2313-2025; CV24-138) is included for a proposed 220-unit affordable apartment complex, and includes variances to reduce parking lot screening, required parking, building setback line, and perimeter yard. Staff supports the requested AR-1, Apartment Residential District as the proposed multi-unit residential development will provide additional housing consistent with City objectives, and is compatible with adjacent multi-unit residential development.
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To rezone 3355 REFUGEE RD. (43232), being 9.03± acres located on the south side of Refugee Road, 1,800± feet east of Winchester Pike, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-056).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-056 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 9.03± acres from L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, to AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Mideast Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change be...
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