Explanation
REZONING APPLICATION: Z03-067
APPLICANT: Jeremy T. Letzelter; c/o Nick Cavalaris, Atty.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 725; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Used motor vehicle sales.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on October 9, 2003.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Staff supports the proposed used automobile dealership in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District because the limitation text provides customary use restrictions and in consideration of single-family dwellings located to the south, provides development standards that address site access, rear lot line building and parking setbacks, buffering, screening and lighting restrictions.
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To rezone 3541 REFUGEE ROAD (43232), being 1.87± acres located on the south side of Refugee Road, 440± feet east of Weyburn Road, From R, Rural District, To L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Z03-067).
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WHEREAS, application #Z03-067 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 1.87± acres, From R, Rural District, To L-C-4, Limited Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change to allow used motor vehicle sales in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District because the limitation text provides customary use restrictions and, in consideration of single-family dwellings located to the south, provides development standards that address site access, rear lot line building and parking setbacks, buffering, screening and lighting restrictions; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Columbus, as adopted by Ordinance No. 0179 -03, passed February 24, 2003, and as subsequently amended, is hereby revised by changing the zoning of the propert...
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