Explanation
REZONING APPLICATION: Z03-114
APPLICANT: John Duncan; c/o Donald T. Plank, Atty.; Plank and Braham; 145 East Rich Street; Columbus; Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Unspecified commercial or manufacturing development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on June 10, 2004.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The range of M, Manufacturing District commercial and manufacturing uses requested by the applicant is consistent with zoning and development at or near the intersection of Williams and Lockbourne Roads. The limitation text prohibits the more objectionable manufacturing land-uses permitted by the current unrestricted M-1, Manufacturing District. The limitation text provides development standards to address Transportation Division issues, provide street trees, and lighting and graphics restrictions.
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To rezone 1165 WILLIAMS ROAD (43207), being 5.25± acres located at the southeast corner of Williams and Lockbourne Roads, From: M-1, Manufacturing District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District and to declare an emergency (Z03-114).
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WHEREAS, application #Z03-114 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 5.25± acres from M-1, Manufacturing District to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass this ordinance due to the fact that a closing has been scheduling for 10/21/2004 pending zoning and release of the zoning contingency on 10/19/2004; further, the applicants' purchase contract expires 10/31/2004 as does the applicant's financing committment for the project for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because the rang...
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