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Rezoning Application Z15-027
APPLICANT: David B. Meleca Architects, LLC, c/o Amanda Dunfield, Agent; 144 East State Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Eating and drinking establishment or office use.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on August 13, 2015.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with an historic single-unit dwelling zoned in the RR, Rural Residential District. The proposed CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow the development for limited restaurant or office uses. The CPD Plan depicts the proposed building expansion, the new parking lot, and landscaping and screening. Use restrictions and development standards for setbacks, access, landscaping and screening, building materials, and signage commitments are included in the CPD Text. Variances are requested to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces and the building setback along Central College Road. The site is within the planning area of the Rocky Fork/Blacklick Accord (2003), which recommends “Neighborhood” uses (single- and multi-unit residential) for this location. Staff supports deviation from the Plan’s land use recommendation because the proposal contains commitments to preserve the open space along Central College Road, protects and utilizes the historic structure, preserves trees, provides ample landscaping, limits commercial signage, and limits permitted uses to office and restaurant without a drive-through component. The Rocky Fork - Blacklick Accord Panel unanimously recommended approval of this request at their June 25, 2015 meeting.
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To rezone 4980 CENTRAL COLLEGE ROAD (43081), being 1.02± acres located on the north side of Central College Road, 340± feet west of Course Drive, From: RR, Rural Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z15-027).
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WHEREAS, application # Z15-027 is on file with the Department of Building ...
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