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Rezoning Application Z12-033
APPLICANT: New Village Communities LLC; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty; 37 West Broad Street; Suite 725; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on August 9, 2012.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District is consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area. The limitation text limits development to approximately thirteen units less than they could theoretically construct in the ARLD district. The text also commits to street trees, screening above what the Code requires, lighting limitations and a requirement for brick on at least 20 percent of the front facades. Deviation from the Brice Tussing Area Plan (1990) is supported due to the presence of the existing adjacent multi-unit development and the preservation of commercial zoning at the Gender Road and Refugee Rd intersection.
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To rezone 3433 GENDER ROAD (43110), being 4.96± acres located on the west side of Gender Road, 265± feet north of Refugee Road, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z12-033).
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WHEREAS, application #Z12-033 is on file with the Building and Zoning Services Department requesting rezoning of 4.96± acres from L-C-4, Limited CommercialDistrict, to L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the proposed L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District is consistent with the zoning and development patterns of the area. The applicant is committing to approximately thirteen units less than they could theoretically construct. The limitation text also commits to street trees, screening above what the Code requires, and lighting ...
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