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Rezoning Application: Z19-053
APPLICANT: Preferred Living; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; Underhill & Hodge, LLC; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on October 10, 2019.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of four parcels, three of which are developed with single-unit dwellings, and all recently annexed from Plain Township into the R, Rural District. The applicant proposes the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District to permit an apartment complex with a maximum of 180 units. The limitation text establishes supplemental development standards that address density, building setbacks, perimeter yards, access, tree preservation, landscaping and buffering, and building materials, and includes commitments to a site plan and Pay as We Grow requirements. The site is located within the boundaries of The Rocky Fork Blacklick Accord (2003), which recommends “Neighborhood (5 du/acre)” land uses at this location. Staff notes that, while the proposed density is higher than the Plan recommends, the development is comparable to adjacent multi-unit residential developments, aligns with the existing character of the area, incorporates ample landscaping, and includes commitments to architectural standards that are supported by both staff and the Rocky Fork Blacklick Accord Implementation Panel. The Rocky Fork Blacklick Accord Implementation Panel unanimously recommended approval of this request at their September 19, 2019 meeting.
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To rezone 5150 WARNER RD. (43081), being 8.63± acres located on the north side of Warner Road, 480± feet west of North Hamilton Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z19-053) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, application #Z19-053 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezonin...
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