Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z23-032
APPLICANT: Metro Development, LLC; c/o Jeffery L. Brown, Atty.; Smith and Hale, LLC; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
GREATER SOUTH EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on March 14, 2024.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 22.30± acre site consists of one parcel developed with agricultural uses and a single-unit dwelling in the R, Rural District. This is considered Phase I of the proposed development. Two additional parcels will be included in the overall development site upon annexation, and this Rezoning Application will be amended to incorporate that property which is labeled as Phase 2 on the site plan included with this ordinance, containing 3.5± acres. The proposed L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow an apartment complex consisting of a maximum of 439 units (19.7 du/acre) to be developed in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevations. The South East Land Use Plan (2018), recommends “Employment Center” land uses at this location. While multi-unit residential development is inconsistent with the recommended land use, staff notes the site's adjacency to areas recommended for residential uses and proximity to emerging employment uses to the east along Winchester Pike as factors for supporting this proposed L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District. Additionally, the proposal meets the City’s objective of providing more housing within all neighborhoods. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0127-2025; CV23-050) has been filed to increase the maximum height of detached private garages.
Title
To rezone 5656 BIXBY RD. (43110), 22.30± acres located on the north side of Bixby Road, northeast of the intersection with US Route 33, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning...
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