Explanation
Rezoning Application Z24-034
APPLICANT: OhioHealth Corp.; c/o Matthew E. Moberg, Atty.; Porter Wright; 41 South High Street, Suites 2800-3100; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Hospital campus.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on October 10, 2024.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 45.48± acre site consists of part of one parcel and two other parcels developed with the Riverside Methodist Hospital campus in the C-3, Commercial District. The requested L-C-4, Limited Commercial District will allow for a hospital and those uses associated with a large medical campus. The limitation text includes appropriate use restrictions and supplemental development standards addressing building height and building and parking setbacks. Included in the commitments is a provision that limits building height to a maximum of 35 feet within a 55-foot setback from Thomas Lane. With the limitations on allowed uses and building height, the requested L-C-4 district is consistent with the existing development of the property, and with the Olentangy West Area Plan’s (2011) recommendation for “Institutional” land uses at this location
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To rezone 3535 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), being 45.48± acres located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and West North Broadway, From: C-3, Commercial District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-034).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-034 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 45.48± acres from C-3, Commercial District, to L-C-4, Limited Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the proposed L-C-4, Limited Commercial District contains appropriate limitations on allowed uses and building height, resulting in a request that is consistent with both the area plan and the...
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