Explanation
Rezoning Application Z15-022
APPLICANT: N.P. Limited; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Co., Inc.; 145 East Rich Street, 3rd Floor; Columbus, OH 43215; and Donald Plank, Atty.; Plank Law Firm; 145 East Rich Street, 3rd Floor; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on December 10, 2015.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R, Rural District, and undeveloped land in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District. The requested L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District will permit 139 apartment units (11.01 units/acre) and/or an assisted living facility. The site is within the planning area of The Far North Area Plan (2014), which recommends “Very Low Density Residential” uses, with the option of up to 8 units/acre of multi-unit residential development for the R district portion of the site, and Regional Mixed Use development, including higher density multi-unit residential development for the L-C-4 district portion of the site. The Plan includes a number of design-related recommendations that are applicable to this location, including preservation and protection of natural resources, and site access. The limitation text includes provisions for maximum number of units, setbacks, building height, tree preservation, street trees, landscaping/screening, building materials, garage orientation, and a commitment to a site plan that reflects setbacks, access, and the Stream Corridor Protection Zone. The proposed use and density are consistent with the recommendations of The Far North Area Plan, and Staff recognizes that this development can serve as a good transitional use between the low-density residential development in Orange Township and the regional commercial development to the south, while preserving natural resources. The project also includes companion Council Variance No. CV15-063 (ORD No. 0619-2016) t...
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