Explanation
Rezoning Application Z12-007
APPLICANT: Colonial American Development Corporation; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; Smith & Hale, LLC; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 725, Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on April 12, 2012.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow for controlled multi-unit development in harmony with the surrounding land use and zoning patterns. Deviation from the Interim Hayden Run Corridor Plan (2004) is supported because the westward extension of Tuttle Boulevard is not yet scheduled for construction, a light rail line contemplated as part of a regional system in 2004 has not been pursued and because of market dynamics making office development challenging in areas such as this.
Title
To rezone 5287 AVERY ROAD (43002), being 13.1± acres located on the west side of Avery Road, 1930± feet south of Rings Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z12-007).
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WHEREAS, application #Z12-007 is on file with the Building and Zoning Services Department requesting rezoning of 13.1± acres from R, Rural District, to L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the proposed L-ARLD will allow for controlled multi-unit development in harmony with the surrounding land use and zoning patterns. Deviation from the Interim Hayden Run Corridor Plan (2004) is supported because the westward extension of Tuttle Boulevard is not yet scheduled for construction, a light rail line contemplated as part of a regional system in 2004 has not been pursued and because of market dynamics making office development challenging in areas such as this, now, theref...
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