Explanation
Council Variance Application: Z15-046
APPLICANT: Jeff May; c/o Michael J. Maistros, AIA; 4740 Reed Road, Suite 201; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on January 14, 2016.
COLUMBUS SOUTHSIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 3.04± site consists of a parking lot zoned in the C-4, Commercial District, and CPD, Commercial Planned Development District. The applicant requests the AR-3, Apartment Residential District to allow multi-unit residential development. The site is located within the boundaries of the South Side Plan (2014), which recommends “neighborhood mixed uses” with residential uses having a density up to 45 units per acre for this area. Staff finds that the proposed AR-3, Apartment Residential District which permits density higher than 45 units per acre is warranted as most of that density is concentrated adjacent to commercial uses fronting Parsons Avenue. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance No. 1183-2016 (CV15-062)) has been filed to request variances for commercial access through the AR-3, Apartment Residential District, landscaping and screening, dumpster area requirements, and perimeter yard.
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To rezone 587 LEHMAN STREET (43206), being 3.04± acres located at the southern terminus of Lehman Street, 155± feet south of East Livingston Avenue, From: C-4, Commercial District, and CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Z15-046).
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WHEREAS, by application No. Z15-046 is on file with the Building and Zoning Services Department requesting rezoning of 3.04± acres from C-4, Commercial District, and CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, to AR-3, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Southside Area Commission recommends approva...
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