Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z23-030
APPLICANT: Domenic Spencer; c/o Robert Artrup, Agent; 3141 Polly Road; Columbus, OH 43221.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on August 10, 2023.
MIDEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of two undeveloped parcels in the C-4 and C-2 Commercial districts. The requested ARLD, Apartment Residential District will allow multi-unit residential development. While there is no specific land use plan for this location, the site is subject to the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #2439-2023; CV23-074) has been filed for the west parcel for a proposed 138-unit apartment complex, and includes a variance to reduce the building setback line along Refugee Road. Staff supports the requested ARLD district as the proposed multi-unit residential development will provide additional housing consistent with the City’s objectives, and the proposed site plan included with CV23-074 is consistent with C2P2 Design Guidelines.
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To rezone 2677 WEYBURN RD. (43232), being 8.54± acres located at the northeast and northwest corners of Weyburn Road and Refugee Road, From: C-4, Commercial District and C-2, Commercial District, To: ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z23-030).
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WHEREAS, application #Z23-030 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 8.54± acres from C-4, Commercial District and C-2, Commercial District, to ARLD, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Mideast Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested ARLD, Apartment Residential District ...
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