Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z13-013
APPLICANT: Metropolitan Holdings LLC; 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 the area developed by the applicant or under development by the applicant, Staff finds the proposed use and zoning compatible with the zoning pattern and development pattern of the area. Staff will work with the applicant to ensure an appropriate side yard and buffer for the single-unit dwelling to the east as part of the concurrent Council variance. 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 1437 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), being 0.64± acres located on the south side of Chesapeake Avenue, 750± feet east of North Star Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z13-013).
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WHEREAS, application #Z13-013 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.64± 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 given the predominance of multi-unit dwellings developed by the applicant or under development by the applicant, Staff finds the proposed use and zoning compatible with the zoning pattern and development pattern of the area. Staff will work with the applicant to ensure and appropriate side yard and buffer for the single-unit dwelling to the east as part of the concurrent Council variance. 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 this ordinance to begin construction as soon as possible for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Columbus, as adopted by Ordinance No. 0179 -03, passed February 24, 2003, and as subsequently amended, is hereby revised by changing the zoning of the property as follows:
1437 CHESAPEAKE AVENUE (43212), being 0.64± acres located on the south side of Chesapeake Avenue, 750± feet east of North Star Avenue, and being more particularly described as follows:
Legal Description
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, Quarter Township 3, Township 1, Range 18, U.S.M.D, and being all of Lots 76, 77, 78, and 79 of "Lincoln Heights Addition" subdivision recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 250, said lots being in the name of Matt Vekasy and described as follows:
Beginning in the south right-of-way line of Chesapeake Avenue and at the northwest corner of said Lot 76 of said "Lincoln Heights Subdivision";
Thence Easterly, along said south right-of-way line, about 160 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 79;
Thence Southerly, along the east line of said Lot 79, about 163 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 79, and in the north right-of-way line for an Alley;
Thence Westerly, along said north right-of-way line, about 160 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 76;
Thence Northerly, along the west line of said Lot 76, about 163 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing approximately .64 acres of land, more or less.
This description was written for zoning purposes only.
Tax parcel Nos. 130-007169, 130-001397, 130-005040, 130-003898.
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) sixty (60) feet is hereby established on the AR-1, Apartment Residential District on this property.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services be, and is hereby authorized and directed to make the said changes on the said original zoning map in the office of the Department of Building and Zoning Services.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or 10 days after its passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.