Explanation
Rezoning Application Z15-031
APPLICANT: Michele Reynolds, c/o Nick Cavalaris, Attorney; 65 East State Street, Suite 1800; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on August 13, 2015.
NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District, will allow development of a 25-unit apartment building. The site is within the boundaries of the North Central Plan (2002), which recommends single-unit residential uses. However, Staff supports the proposed development given the site plan and limitation text commitments, the proposed density, and the existing underlying L-M, Limited Manufacturing zoning district. The limitation text commits to a site plan, maximum number of units, landscaping and screening, building design, and lighting controls. The proposed L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District, while inconsistent with the land use recommendation of the North Central Plan, is appropriate and consistent with the zoning and development pattern in the area.
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To rezone 1560 OLD LEONARD AVENUE (43219), being 1.52± acres located on the north side of Old Leonard Avenue, 318± feet west of Taylor Avenue, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z15-031).
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WHEREAS, application #Z15-031 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.52± acres from L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, to L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the North Central Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because multi-unit residential development is appropriate at this...
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