Explanation
Rezoning Application # Z10-002
APPLICANT: The Estate of George C. Smith; c/o David L. Hodge and Jeffrey L. Brown, Attys.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 725; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on May 13, 2010.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site encompasses two parcels zoned in the C-3, Commercial District, one developed with an automobile sales lot and accessory structures, and the other a vacant lot that is currently being used for automobile display. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District would allow a range of commercial uses while conforming the current automobile sales use. The site is located within the planning area of the Scioto Southland Plan (2007), which recommends commercial development for this location in accordance with the Community Commercial Overlay. The CPD plan and text include use restrictions and development standards that address building and parking setbacks and lighting controls, and provide for bicycle parking, pedestrian connections from South High Street, and screening and landscaping upon redevelopment of the site. A variance for a zero foot parking setback for the existing parking lot is included in the request. Staff is supportive of the parking variance since it is only for the existing automobile sales use. The request is compatible and consistent with development in the area.
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To rezone 2372 SOUTH HIGH STREET (43207), being 3.3± acres located at the southeast corner of South High Street and Fornoff Road, From: C-3, Commercial District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z10-002).
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WHEREAS, application #Z10-002 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 3.3± acres from C-3, Commercial District to CPD, Commerc...
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