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Rezoning Application Z15-028
APPLICANT: Connie J. Klema; 145 East Rich Street, 2nd Floor; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Expand list of permitted commercial uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on July 9, 2015.
NORTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, would permit additional uses for an existing commercial warehouse development. The site is located within the boundaries of the Northeast Area Plan (2007), which recommends residential uses for this location. In consideration of the nearby residential development, the limitation text includes use restrictions, setbacks, street trees and screening, as well as limits on lighting and outdoor display areas. While inconsistent with the land use recommendation of the Northeast Area Plan, Staff notes that residential redevelopment of this industrial site is unlikely.
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To rezone 4085 WESTERVILLE ROAD (43224), being 1.47± acres located on the west side of Westerville Road, 310± feet north of Saville Row, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District and to declare an emergency (Rezoning # Z15-028).
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WHEREAS, application #Z15-028 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.47± acres from L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Area Commission recommends disapproval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the request, while inconsistent with the recommendations of the Northeast Area Plan, will not add incompatible uses to an existing commercial warehouse development; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it...
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