Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-068
APPLICANT: Metropolitan Holdings Acquisitions LLC c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on April 9, 2026.
WEST SCIOTO AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 15.19± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel and four parcels developed with single-unit dwellings, recently annexed into the City of Columbus and zoned R, Rural District. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development containing a maximum of 296 units. The limitation text includes supplemental development standards addressing setbacks, pedestrian connectivity, traffic improvements, landscaping, fencing, building height, and commitments to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plans and building elevations. Although the proposal exceeds the density of the Trabue Roberts Area Plan’s (2011) recommendation of “Very Low Density Residential,” Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018) state that projects proposed at a density higher than the recommended land use may be supported if they include the following guidelines: high levels of site and building design, significant natural resource preservation, adequate buffering and screening from adjacent land uses, and pedestrian connectivity throughout the site. The submitted site plans and building elevations demonstrate consistency with these design guidelines. Additionally, the proposal is consistent with the city’s objective to provide more housing in all neighborhoods.
Title
To rezone 1753 N. HAGUE AVE. (43204), being 15.19± acres located on the east side of North Hague Avenue, 879± feet south of Trabue Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-068).
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