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Rezoning Application Z12-065
APPLICANT: Walker Land, Ltd. and Schottenstein Real Estate Group; 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 (3-2) on April 11, 2013.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a 196-unit apartment complex. The plans and limitation text include development standards in consideration of the adjacent residential development. The site is located within Subarea J2 of The Far North Plan (1994), which is undergoing update, but currently supports “infill residential development that is compatible with existing residential development” for this location. Although the Planning Division feels the density is too high, Zoning Staff recognizes that this proposal has a similar building footprint as the current PUD Plan, but with increased setbacks along the north property line, a commitment to building elevation drawings, and additional landscaping. Also, a recent L-ARLD request was approved to the southeast that is adjacent to the same single-unit subdivision that abuts this site to the east, so there are comparable densities in the area. Furthermore, The Plan stipulates that the densities in this area are to be determined by the reciprocal sewer agreement between Delaware County and the City of Columbus, and the proposed density is within the limits of the agreement. Therefore, Staff has determined that this proposal is compatible with the surrounding residential development.
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To rezone 8691 SOUTH OLD STATE ROAD (43240), being 14.45± acres located on the east side of South Old State Road, 347± feet north of Candlelite Lane, From: PUD-8, Planned Unit Development District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z12-065).
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WHEREAS, application #Z12-065 is...
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