Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z20-107
APPLICANT: Blue Chip Homes, LLC; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Company, Inc.; 411 East Town Street, 1st Floor; and Donald Plank, Atty.; Plank Law Firm; 411 East Town Street, 2nd Floor; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on March 11, 2021.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of two undeveloped parcels zoned in the R-3, Residential District. The requested AR-3 Apartment Residential District will permit multi-unit residential development. The site is within the planning area of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not recommend a land use for this location, but recommends that new housing be consistent with the housing types, density, and development pattern of the neighborhood. The Planning Division generally supports the proposed use and density based on the location of the parcel and other nearby apartment developments. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #1980-2021; CV20-121) has been submitted a for a proposed 19-unit apartment building with variances for reduced parking lot tree island area, and a parking space reduction from 29 spaces to 19 spaces.
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To rezone 980 E. RICH ST. (43205), being 0.35± acres located at the northeast corner of East Rich Street and South 20th Street, From: R-3, Residential District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z20-107).
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WHEREAS, application #Z20-107 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.35± acres from R-3, Residential District, to AR-3, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Near East Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change becau...
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