Explanation
REZONING APPLICATION # Z12-024
APPLICANT: Albany Landings LLC; c/o Jill S. Tangeman, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on July 12, 2012.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District will permit 440 apartment units on 43.73± acres with 20.58± acres of provided open space and a total gross density of 10.06± units per acre. The site plan and text provide customary development standards and adequate buffering and screening throughout the site. The request represents an increase of 96 units over what the current PUD-8, Planned Unit Development District allows and is balanced by the provided additional open space and increased protection of the wetlands area. The requested rezoning is consistent with the Rocky Fork/ Blacklick Accord (2003) with respect to land use recommendations, and with the zoning and development patterns of the area.
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To rezone 4871 WARNER ROAD (43081), being 43.73± acres located on the south side of Warner Road, 1400± feet east of Ulry Road, From: PUD-8, Planned Unit Development District, To: L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z12-024).
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WHEREAS, application #Z12-024 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 43.73± acres from PUD-8, Planned Unit Development District, to L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Public Health Healthy Places program recognizes that the development has included five-foot wide sidewalks and pedestrian connectivity throughout the development; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District is consistent with the Rocky Fork...
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