Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-024
APPLICANT: Metro Development III LLC, c/o Elizabeth Seedorf, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on July 10, 2025.
NORTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 14.00± site consists of five undeveloped parcels in the R, Rural District. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development with a maximum of 264 dwelling units developed in accordance with the submitted site plan. Although the proposed use is inconsistent with the Northeast Area Plan’s (2007) recommendation of “Office-Light Industrial” land uses at this location, the Plan recommends a mix of housing price points within all neighborhoods to provide housing opportunities throughout the Northeast Area, ensuring the availability of housing near jobs. As such, staff recognize the proposal’s location on a corridor with transit, and compatibility with existing apartment residential to the west, as mitigating factors for support of the use. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #2517-2025; CV25-043) is also being considered to reduce development standards for building and parking setback lines and detached garage height.
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To rezone 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), being 14.00± acres located on the east side of Stelzer Road, at the terminus of Citygate Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-024).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-024 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 14.00± 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 Northeast Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; a...
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