Explanation
Rezoning Application Z11-031
APPLICANT: Jai Guru, LLC; c/o Matthew A. LaBuhn, Atty.; 266 North Fourth Street, Suite 1200; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Hotel.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on December 8, 2011.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow the site to be redeveloped with a hotel in accordance with the C-4, Commercial District and the Regional Commercial Overlay. The site is located within the planning area of The Olentangy River Road Urban Design Plan (2003), which encourages mixed-use development. The request is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendations and with the zoning and development pattern of the area.
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To rezone 3125 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD (43202), being 0.89± acres located on the west side of Olentangy River Road, 55± feet north of Riverview Drive, From: L-C-5, Limited Commercial District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z11-031).
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WHEREAS, application #Z11-031 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.89± acres from L-C-5, Limited Commercial District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Public Health Healthy Places program reviews applications for active living features, and recognizes that this development will have signage at access points to alert motorists to pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the request is consistent with the land use recommendations of The Olentangy River Road Urban Design Plan. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will allow the site to be redeveloped with a hotel in accordance with the C-4, Commercial District and the Regional Commercial Overlay in a manner that is consistent with the zo...
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