Explanation
Rezoning Application Z16-009
APPLICANT: Central Ohio Transit Authority; c/o Perry G. Payne, P.E.; Resource International, Inc.; 6530 Presidential Gateway; Columbus, OH 43231.
PROPOSED USE: COTA transit center and commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on May 12, 2016.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: The site is developed with a big-box retail store and zoned in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District. The requested CPD district updates the existing site plan and development text to allow a portion of the existing parking lot to be redeveloped as a COTA transit center (Sub Area A). The text and site plan for the existing big-box retail store development (Sub Area B) have been updated to reflect current code and existing conditions. The development text proposes C-4, Commercial District uses with several restrictions, and includes provisions for lighting, screening, and landscaping, and commitments to a site plan and elevations for the transit center. The text also proposes slight deviations to landscaping, screening, and setback requirements to optimize sufficient circulation. The site is located within the boundaries of the Northland Plan, Volume I (2014), which recommends community-scale mixed uses for this location and the promotion of multimodal transportation with an emphasis on encouraging transit access in the area. The requested CPD district is consistent with the Plan recommendations, and with the zoning and development patterns of the area.
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To rezone 5555 CLEVELAND AVENUE (43231), being 28.61± acres located on the west side of Cleveland Avenue, 240± feet north of Teakwood Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development (Rezoning # Z16-009).
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WHEREAS, application No. Z16-009 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 28.61± acres from CPD, Commercial Planned Developme...
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