Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-070
APPLICANT: Elmington Capital, c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on May 8, 2025.
NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 10.18± acre site consists of two parcels. The southern parcel is developed with a religious facility in the R-2, Residential District. The northern parcel is undeveloped in the R, Rural District. The requested AR-1, Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development. The site is within the planning boundaries of the North Central Plan (2002), which recommends the “Parkland” land uses at this location. While the proposal is inconsistent with the “Parkland” recommendation, staff notes that a previous Council Variance (Ordinance #2129-2023; CV23-022) was approved for this site, proposing a 220-unit apartment complex for an affordable housing project which did not come to fruition. The proposed use is also consistent with the City’s objective of creating more housing in all areas of the city. Concurrent Council Variance (Ordinance #1602-2025; CV24-158) has been filed in conjunction with this rezoning, and includes variances to reduce parking setback lines, building lines, and perimeter yard for a proposed 196-unit apartment complex across three buildings. Staff recognizes that the commitments and site design included in concurrent CV24-158 are additional mitigating factors for support of this rezoning request.
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To rezone 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), being 10.18± acres located at the northwest corner of Bethesda Avenue and Sunbury Road, From: R-2, Residential District, and R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-070).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-070 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Servi...
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