Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z13-013
APPLICANT: Metropolitan Holdings LLC; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown & David L. Hodge, Attys.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 725; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on May 9, 2013.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Given the predominance of multi-unit dwellings in the area developed by the applicant or under development by the applicant, Staff finds the proposed use and zoning compatible with the zoning pattern and development pattern of the area. Staff will work with the applicant to ensure an appropriate side yard and buffer for the single-unit dwelling to the east as part of the concurrent Council variance. Furthermore, Staff finds the proposed use to be consistent with the recommendation of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan (2009).
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To rezone 1437 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), being 0.64± acres located on the south side of Chesapeake Avenue, 750± feet east of North Star Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z13-013).
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WHEREAS, application #Z13-013 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.64± acres from R, Rural District, to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth By Northwest Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because given the predominance of multi-unit dwellings developed by the applicant or under development by the applicant, Staff finds the proposed use and zoning compatible with the zoning pattern and development pattern of the area. Staff will work with the applicant t...
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