Explanation
Rezoning Application # Z06-083
APPLICANT: City of Columbus Facilities Management; c/o Beth Arden, Architect; Schorr Architects, Inc.; 230 Bradenton Avenue; Dublin, OH 43017.
PROPOSED USE: Fire training facility and office complex.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on February 8, 2007.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will secure proper zoning for the existing structures that comprise the City of Columbus Division of Fire administrative offices and training facility, and will allow the construction of up to twelve new structures and two new parking lots. The CPD text includes appropriate use restrictions and development standards such as sidewalks, buffering, landscaping, screening, building design/materials, and lighting controls ensuring the uses will be compatible with the surrounding residential development.
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To rezone 3639 PARSONS AVENUE (43207), being 25.23± acres located on the west side of Parsons Avenue, 100± feet south of Crowley Road, From: RRR, Restricted Rural Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning # Z06-083)
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WHEREAS, application #Z06-083 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 25.23± acres from RRR, Restricted Rural Residential District to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass this ordinance to begin construction as soon as possible for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development Di...
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