Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z22-078
APPLICANT: National Church Residences; c/o Matthew Bierlein, Atty.; 2335 North Bank Drive; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on April 13, 2023.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a bowling alley in the C-4, Commercial District. The applicant proposes the AR-O, Apartment Office District to permit a multi-unit residential development. The proposed use is compatible with the density and residential developments in the surrounding area, and permits limited commercial uses in addition to the primary residential component, consistent with theNorthland I Area Plan’s recommendation for “Commercial (Community)” land uses at this location.A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #2056-2023; CV22-103) has been submitted and includes a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit to 0.7 spaces per dwelling unit.
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To rezone 5860 ROCHE DR. (43229), being 2.48± acres located on the east side of Roche Drive 160± feet north of Covington Road, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z22-078).
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WHEREAS, application #Z22-078 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 2.48± acres from C-4, Commercial District, to the AR-O, Apartment Office District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change as the proposed use is compatible with the density and residential developments in the surrounding area, and permits limited commercial uses in addition to the primary residential component, consistent with the land use recommendations of the Northland I Area Plan; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY ...
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