Explanation
REZONING APPLICATION # Z12-053
APPLICANT: Traditions at Rocky Fork LLC; c/o Jill S. Tangeman, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on December 13, 2012.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District will permit 286 apartment units on 23.87± acres for a gross density of 11.98± units per acre. The site plan and text provide customary development standards and appropriate buffering and screening throughout the site. The request represents an increase of 24 units over what the current L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District allows and is balanced with additional open space and better protection of the creek. The requested rezoning is consistent with the Rocky Fork/ Blacklick Accord (2003) with respect to land use recommendations, and with the zoning and development patterns of the area.
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To rezone 5702 HIGH ROCK DRIVE (43081), being 23.87± acres located on the south side of Central College Road, 827± feet east of North Hamilton Road, From: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z12-053).
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WHEREAS, application #Z12-053 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 23.87± acres from L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District, to L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Public Health Healthy Places program recognizes that the development has included five-foot wide sidewalks, walking paths, and pedestrian connectivity throughout the development; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District is consistent with the Rock...
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