Explanation
Rezoning Application Z15-015
APPLICANT: MKSK, c/o Sarah J. Richardson; 462 South Ludlow Alley; Columbus, OH 43215
PROPOSED USE: Public library.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on June 11, 2015.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a public library in the I, Institutional District, and undeveloped land zoned R, Rural District as a result of a recent annexation from Clinton Township. The applicant proposes the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District to allow an addition to the existing library with parking on the undeveloped portion of the site. The CPD text commits to a site plan, and proposes C-2, Office Commercial and I, Institutional uses, C-2 development standards, and provisions for setbacks, minimum yard area, landscaping, screening, building elevations, and lighting controls. Variances for reduced building setback, vision clearance, parking lot screening, tree island size, and stacking spaces, and to allow a parcel line to cross a maneuvering area or parking space are included in the request. The site falls within the boundaries of the Northland I Area Plan (2014), which recommends institutional uses for the existing library parcel, and low-medium density residential uses for the pending R, Rural district area. The Plan recognizes that institutional uses should be developed compatibly with the surrounding development, and that expanded uses provide adequate parking and consider the availability of public transit. A library is consistent with the land use recommendations of the Northland I Area Plan for the majority of the site. Deviation from the Plan recommendations on the undeveloped portion of the site is justified as the library’s expansion will require additional parking, and the site design is compatible with the surrounding development.
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To rezone 4093 CLEVELAND AVENUE (43224), being 3.29± acres located at the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Lehner Roa...
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