Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z11-035
APPLICANT: Metropolitan Holdings LLC; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; Smith & Hale, LLC; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 725, Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on January 12, 2012.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed AR-1, Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development with a density that is similar to residential developments along King Avenue and Chambers Road. Companion CV11-035 is also requested to allow a configuration of two (2) two-unit dwellings to be developed on each lot. The site is located within the planning area of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan (2009), which recommends mixed-use development for this location, and supports carriage house development if it abides by the Plan’s density and design considerations. The request is compatible with the zoning and development patterns in the area, and with the land use recommendations of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan.
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To rezone 1438 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), being 0.32± acres located on the north side of Chesapeake Avenue, 820± feet east of North Star Road, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z11-035).
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WHEREAS, application #Z11-035 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.32± acres from R, Rural District, to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth By Northwest Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested AR-1, Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential developm...
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