Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-030
APPLICANT: Rocky Point Partners, LLC; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Company; 411 East Town Street, 1st Floor; Columbus, OH 43215, and Donald Plank, Atty.; Plank Law Firm; 411 East Town Street, 2nd Floor; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Extended stay hotel.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on May 14, 2026.
NORTHEAST AREA COMMISSION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 5.5± acre site consists of two parcels developed with a retail nursery in the R-1, Residential District, and is subject to the I-670 Graphics Overlay. The applicant requests the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District to allow an extended stay hotel consisting of one building with up to 130 suites. The CPD text includes appropriate use restrictions and supplemental development standards addressing building and parking setbacks, traffic access, trail connectivity, street trees, building materials, and lighting, and includes a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan. Additionally, modifications to code standards for building setback and required parking are included in the text. While the Columbus Growth Strategy (2026), recommends “Business & Institutional Campus” land uses at this location, the proposed use is appropriate given the location near the airport, use restrictions and design elements for a pedestrian trail connection, sensitivity to adjacent stream corridor protection zones, and high quality building materials.
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To rezone 2500 AIRPORT DR. (43219), being 5.5± acres located on the north side of Airport Drive, 900± east of North Nelson Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-030).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-030 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 5.5± acres from R-1, Residential District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Dev...
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