Explanation
Rezoning Application Z24-055
APPLICANT: Connect Realty, LLC, c/o Kelsey Miller, Agent; 577 West Nationwide Boulevard, Suite 600; Columbus, OH 43215, and Thaddeus Boggs, Atty.; 10 West Broad Street, Suite 2300; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on January 9, 2025.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 5.83± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the M, Manufacturing District, and is subject to two approved Council variances (Ordinance numbers 0117-2020 and 2221-2023) for affordable housing development tax credit applications. The requested L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District satisfies conditions of those variances, and proposes an apartment complex containing up to 84 units. The limitation text commits to maximum density, maximum lot coverage, required parking spaces, and includes commitments to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevations. The site is located within the planning area of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which recommends “Office/Light Industrial/Mixed Uses” land uses at this location. Deviation from this recommendation is warranted given the adjacent residential development and need for more housing. The Plan also states the overall goal for incorporating new construction into the neighborhood is compatibility, with quality design conforming to the existing development pattern of the area. Planning staff note that the proposed building elevations and site layout are consistent with these recommendations. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0485-2025; CV24-137) has been filed to allow maneuvering to encroach into a required parking setback line, and to reduce required setback areas as depicted on the site plan.
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To rezone 540 ANNAPOLIS WAY (43203), being 5.83± acres located on the north side of Maryland ...
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