Explanation
Rezoning Application Z05-033
APPLICANT: Columbus Metropolitan Library; c/o Jay Boone, Arch.; Moody Nolan Inc.; 300 Spruce Street, Suite 300; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Parking lot.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0-1) on July 14, 2005.
SOUTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow library parking with use restrictions and development standards that are consistent with the established zoning and development patterns of the area.
Title
To rezone1525 EAST KOHR PLACE (43211), being 0.41± acres located on the south side of East Kohr Place 136± feet west of Cleveland Avenue, From: R-3, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning # Z05-033)
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WHEREAS, application #Z05-033 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 0.41± acres from the R-3, Residential District to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass this ordinance so that the applicant can fulfill contract deadlines with the property owners for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the South Linden Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District would permit continuation of the existing commercial development which is consistent with the zoning and land use patterns of the area, now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. Tha...
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