Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z15-011
APPLICANT: Bhakti Bania, Architect; 2029 Riverside Drive, Suite 202; Columbus, OH 43221.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on November 12, 2015.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The subject site is undeveloped and zoned in the C-4, Commercial District. The applicant proposes the AR-1, Apartment Residential District for a multi-unit residential development of sixteen units. The site is located within the planning area of the University District Plan (2015), which recommends medium intensity residential uses for the site. This classification includes single-and two-unit dwellings, and row house-style and scattered-site multi-unit residential developments. The request is compatible with the density and development standards of adjacent residential developments, and is consistent with the land use recommendations of the University District Plan. A companion Council variance (Ordinance No. 3036-2015; CV15-012) is also being considered on this property to allow reduced building and parking setbacks for two eight-unit apartment buildings.
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To rezone 1530 NORTH GRANT AVENUE (43201), being 0.76± acres located at the northeast corner of North Grant and East Eleventh Avenues, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: AR-1 Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z15-011).
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WHEREAS, application No. Z15-011 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.76± acres from C-4, Commercial District to the AR-1 Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the University Area Commission recommends disapproval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because the requested AR-1, Apartment Residential District is com...
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