Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-062
APPLICANT: Fairway Companies; c/o Mark Catalano; 3100 Tremont Road, Suite 200; Columbus, Ohio 43221.
PROPOSED USE: Less-objectionable manufacturing and commercial uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on March 13, 2025.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel and one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling, both in the R, Rural District. The requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District will allow limited manufacturing and commercial uses. The limitation text includes use restrictions allowing less-objectionable manufacturing and limited commercial uses, and supplemental development standards addressing setbacks, building height, traffic access, loading, and building design. Additionally the text includes commitments to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan, landscape plan, and building elevations. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Westland Area Plan (1994), which recommends “Industrial/Manufacturing” land uses at this location. Additionally, the Plan includes complete adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). The proposed L-M district is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation and the existing zoning and development pattern along the northern side of Alkire Road. Additionally, the proposed building elevations and the landscaping and screening depicted along the northern property line, are consistent with C2P2 design guidelines.
Title
To rezone 4810 ALKIRE RD. (43228), being 8.12± acres located on the north side of Alkire Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-062).
Body
WHEREAS, application #Z24-062 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 8.12± acres from R, Rural District, to L-M, Limited Ma...
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