Explanation
Rezoning Application Z23-002
APPLICANT: Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) c/o Brian Metz, Agent.; 400 West Nationwide Boulevard, Suite 225; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Mixed-use development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on July 13, 2023.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 9.31± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R, Rural District. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow a COTA mobility center with mixed-uses and future commercial development on the site. The CPD text includes appropriate use restrictions, development standards, and includes a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan and landscape plan. The plans demonstrate southward connection for future access, landscaping and screening of the parking lot along the site’s southern boundary, and bicycle parking, all of which are consistent with Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018) for connectivity and screening. Additionally, the South Central Accord Amendment (2000) recommends a “Public/Semi-Public” land use at this location, consistent with the proposed COTA mobility center that serves a public purpose.
Title
To rezone 6675 SHOOK RD. (43137), being 9.31± acres located at the southwest corner of Shook Road and London-Groveport Road, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-002).
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WHEREAS, application #Z23-002 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 9.31± acres from R, Rural District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Far South Columbus Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of ...
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