Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z13-023
APPLICANT: Guy Williams; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown & David L. Hodge, Attys.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 725; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on May 9, 2013.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Given the predominance of multi-unit dwellings in this area developed by the applicant or under development by the applicant, Staff finds the proposed use and zoning compatible with the zoning and development pattern of the area. Furthermore, Staff finds the proposed use to be consistent with the recommendation of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan (2009).
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To rezone 1424 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), being 0.34± acres located on the north side of Chesapeake Avenue, 915± feet west of North Star Road, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z13-023).
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WHEREAS, application #Z13-023 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.34± 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 finding it compatible with the zoning and development pattern in the area given the predominance of multi-unit dwellings developed by the applicant or under development by the applicant, Furthermore, Staff finds the proposed use to be compatible with the recommendation of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan (2009); and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass th...
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