Explanation
Rezoning Application # Z12-038
APPLICANT: Scioto Downs, Inc.; c/o Sean Mentel, Atty.; 100 South Fourth Street, Suite 100; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Casino, horse racing track, and commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on March 12, 2015.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, will secure proper zoning for the existing horse racing track, casino, and accessory uses, and allow for expansion of the existing facility and future commercial development. The site lies within the planning area of the South Central Accord (1997), which calls for commercial development for this location. The CPD text commits to traffic-related standards and includes variances for parking lot landscaping, parking lot hard surface requirements for overflow parking, parking reductions in the form of shared parking ratios, and accommodation of the existing on-site outdoor animal facilities. The request is consistent with the land use recommendations of the South Central Accord, and the planned development pattern for this area.
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To rezone 6000 SOUTH HIGH STREET (43207), being 203.8± acres located at the northeast corner of South High Street and London-Groveport Road, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z12-038).
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WHEREAS, application #Z12-038 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services, requesting rezoning of 203.8± acres from R, Rural District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Far South Columbus Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested CPD, C...
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