Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-001
APPLICANT: Metro Development LLC, c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on April 11, 2024.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow the site to be developed with a 166-unit apartment complex in accordance with the submitted site plan. Although the proposed use is inconsistent with the Westland Area Plan’s (1994) land use recommendation of “Residential 3-5 Units Per Acre” at this location, staff notes the presence of existing residential uses in the vicinity as a mitigating factor in considering support for this request. Commitments found within the limitation text, site plan, and building elevations provide additional grounds for support. Additionally, this request will not add incompatible uses to the area. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #1514-2024; CV24-001) has been filed to reduce the required building lines and increase the detached garage height.
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To rezone 2005 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 8.79± acres located on the west side of Demorest Road, 90± feet north of Demorest Highlands Lane, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-001).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-001 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 8.79± acres from R, Rural District, to L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Westland Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District...
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