Explanation
Rezoning Application Z10-005
APPLICANT: Menard, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation; 5101 Menard Drive; Eau Claire, WI 54703.
PROPOSED USE: Building materials supply dealer and commercial uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-1) on November 11, 2010.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed Commercial Planned Development District will allow retail and office development which is appropriate and consistent with the development and zoning pattern in the area. The zoning and development trend along this portion of East Broad Street over the last ten years has been almost exclusively commercial or residential in nature. The submitted CPD text and site plan provide appropriate development standards including landscaping, buffering, building design and pedestrian circulation.
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To rezone 6698 EAST BROAD STREET (43213), being 30± acres located at the northeast corner of East Broad Street and Brice Road, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District. (Rezoning # Z10-005)
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WHEREAS, application #Z10-005 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 30± acres from the M-2, Manufacturing District to the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Public Health Healthy Places program reviews applications for active living features and recognizes this development has a Pedestrian connection from East Broad Street to the building in Subarea 2 and centrally located bike racks for residents, employees or visitors that ride their bike by choice or because of limited alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because the proposed Commercial Planned Development District will allow retail and office development which is appropriate and consistent with the developme...
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