Explanation
Rezoning Application Z26-001
APPLICANT: Elissa Gunsorek; c/o Sean Mentel, Atty.; 250 East Town Street, Suite 200; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Fuel sales and limited commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on May 14, 2026.
FAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the M-2, Manufacturing District. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow limited commercial development, including fuel sales. The development text establishes appropriate use restrictions and includes supplemental development standards addressing building and parking setbacks, and screening, as well as a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan. The requested CPD district is consistent with the Columbus Growth Strategy’s (2026) “Industrial & Warehouse” land use recommendation. Additionally, the Columbus Growth Strategy mixed use design guidelines recommend that a high level of landscaping and screening be provided between rights-of-way and parking lots, as well as buffering and screening between residential and non-residential uses. The request is consistent with these guidelines, as demonstrated with the submitted site plan.
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To rezone 181 BUSINESS CENTER DR. (43004), being 2.76± acres located at the northwest corner of Business Center Drive and North Brice Road, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z26-001).
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WHEREAS, application #Z26-001 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 2.76± acres from M-2, Manufacturing District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Far East Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the...
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