Explanation
Rezoning Application Z08-063
APPLICANT: Community Housing Network; c/o Jill Tangeman, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-family residential development.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on February 12, 2009.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 5.0± acre site is undeveloped and zoned in the M, Manufacturing District. The Applicant is seeking rezoning of the site to L-AR-12 to permit the construction of a 60 dwelling units owned by a non-profit agency that provides housing for those with disabilities and other special needs such as chronic homelessness. The site lies within the boundaries of The Greater Hilltop Plan (2001), and is consistent with the goal of providing a variety of housing opportunities suitable and attractive to people at different stages in their life, including senior citizens. The proposed L-AR-12 includes development standards for landscaping and lighting as well as a site plan. A companion council variance has been filed to request variances from frontage and minimum parking requirements. The proposed L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District, as limited by the text and site plan, is compatible with development in the area.
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To rezone 3700 SULLIVANT AVENUE (43228), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Sullivant Avenue, 1065± feet west of Wilson Road, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z08-063).
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WHEREAS, application #Z08-063 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 5.0± acres from : M, Manufacturing District, to L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, an emerge...
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