Explanation
Rezoning Application Z05-051
APPLICANT: Costco Wholesale and TJ Design Strategies, Ltd.; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; The David Perry Company; 145 East Rich Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Retail sale of gasoline.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on September 8, 2005.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District would allow nearly the same C-4, Commercial District uses that the current zoning district allows, with the addition of retail fuel sales. The proposed site is located near the new I-71 interchange serving the Polaris area. Retail fuel sales are considered to be highway oriented commercial development in the Columbus code and are appropriate uses near the new highway interchange The proposed site plan and text are consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area.
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To rezone 1500 GEMINI PLACE (43240), being 1.19± acres located at the northwest corner of Gemini Place and Lyra Drive, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning # Z05-051)
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WHEREAS, application #Z05-051 is on file with the Building Services Division of the Department of Development requesting rezoning of 1.19± acres from the L-C-4, Limited Commercial 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 closing on the property can occur in the 2005 calendar year for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, would allow...
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