Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-012
APPLICANT: Metro Development LLC; c/o Jeffery L. Brown, Atty.; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on July 10, 2025.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 14.07± acre site consists of two parcels, each developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R, Rural District as a result of recent annexation from Jackson Township. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow the site to be developed with a 264-unit apartment complex. The site is within the planning boundaries of The Westland Plan (1994), which recommends “Low density residential, 1-2 units per acre” land uses at this location. While the proposal is inconsistent with that recommendation, staff recognizes existing medium density residential (10-16 du/ac) to the southwest, and the proposal’s high level of consistency with Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018), including buffering/screening of adjacent low density residential uses, preservation of existing mature trees along the southern edge of the site, and activation of open space with walking paths, as mitigating factors for support. Staff also notes that the project will provide additional housing consistent with City priorities. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #2289-2025; CV25-025) has been filed to increase the height of detached garages.
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To rezone 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 14.07± acres located on the east side of Demorest Road, 800± feet north of Black Pine Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-012).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-012 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 14.07± acres from R, Rural District, to the L-AR-1, Lim...
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