Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-076
APPLICANT: Vista Residential Partners, c/o David Hodge, Atty; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120, New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Apartment complex.
GREATER SOUTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from Staff and the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning (Ordinance #3406-2024; Z24-025) to the ARLD, Apartment Residential District. A small portion of this existing parcel is remaining in the R, Rural District for agricultural purposes, and is proposed to be split from the larger ARLD portion. Variances to the minimum required lot area in the R district, required parking lot screening and perimeter yard in the ARLD district, are included in this request. The proposal includes a commitment to a site plan that demonstrates an apartment complex with a maximum of 312 units that is compatible with surrounding uses, and contains common residential design elements consistent with both the South East Land Use Plan (2018) and Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). Additionally, this ordinance contains traffic-related commitments as reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Service.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5551 SHANNON RD. (43110), to allow reduced lot size in the R, Rural District, and reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-076).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-076, the owner of property at 5551 SHANNON RD. (43110), is requesting a Council variance to allow reduced lot size in the R, Rural District, and reduced development standards for a multi-unit residential development in th...
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