Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-038
APPLICANT: 7809 Olentangy River Road LLC; c/o Molly Gwin, Atty.; 250 West Street, Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Townhouse development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on February 12, 2026.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 5.82± acre site consists of two parcels, one developed with a realtor’s office, and the other with a single-unit dwelling, both in the R-1, Residential District. The requested L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a townhouse development with a maximum of 26 individually platted townhouses with a proposed density of 4.46 units per acre. The limitation text establishes appropriate uses and supplemental development standards addressing maximum unit count, density, building setback, perimeter yard, side yard, site access, parking, sidewalk placement, open space, tree preservation, and building design, and includes a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevations. The proposed development is consistent with the Mixed-Use 1” recommended land use on the southern parcel of the subject site by the Columbus Growth Strategy (2026). The other portion of the site is within the planning boundaries of The Northwest Plan (2016), which recommends “Low-Density Residential” land uses at this location. Additionally, staff notes that the provided building elevations and the commitment to preserve mature trees along the site perimeter are consistent with Plan’s design guidelines, and are compatible with the development standards of adjacent residential developments. The request is also consistent with City’s objective to add more housing units in all areas of the city. Concurrent Council variance CV25-073 (Ordinance #1036-2026) includes variances to reduce the minimum number of townhouses in a row, to allow individually platted townhouses on a private street, to reduce the front building line, and...
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