Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z19-043
APPLICANT: Fatih Gunal; c/o Michael Shannon, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-2) on January 12, 2024.
FAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of five parcels formerly developed with three single-unit dwellings in the R, Rural District. The requested L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development with a maximum of 296 dwelling units, at a density of 11.98 dwelling units per acre, of which twenty percent will be designated as affordable units and set aside for tenants who qualify based on area median income. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0273-2024; CV22-032) has been submitted to reduce the required building line from McNaughten Road. The limitation text includes use restrictions and supplemental development standards addressing building and parking setbacks, building height, traffic access and improvements to McNaughten Road, landscaping, open space, screening, building materials, and restrictions regarding Daner Road. The text also includes commitments to development the site in accordance with the submitted site plan, architectural elevations, and streetscape concepts. The Far East Land Use Plan (2018) recommends “Low-Medium Density Residential (6-10 du/ac)” land uses at this location, while also incorporating Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines. While the proposed density of 11.98 dwelling units per acre is slightly above the recommended density, the Plan does state that higher density can be supported if the proposal includes a high level of site and architectural design. The submitted exhibits demonstrate a site design that features a defined corridor frontage, walking trails, open space, tree preservation, and scree...
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