Explanation
Rezoning Application Z16-033
APPLICANT: Metro Development, LLC; c/o Deanna R. Cook, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on December 8, 2016.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a single-unit dwelling zoned R, Rural District. The site also includes a small undeveloped parcel zoned in the L-SR, Limited Suburban Residential District. The proposed L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a 56-unit apartment complex comprised of four two-story buildings. Approximately 39% of the site is dedicated to open space and tree preservation areas. The development text includes provisions for setbacks, pedestrian connections, landscaping and screening, building material commitments and elevations, lighting controls, and retention pond provisions. The site is within the boundaries of the Trabue/Roberts Plan (2011), which recommends office uses for this location. Planning Division staff indicates that multi-unit residential uses could be considered at this location based on reviews of earlier versions of site proposals in which staff had requested a reduction in units and additional tree preservation. This proposal has incorporated a substantial density reduction and a considerable open space and tree preservation area with additional screening and landscaping along the eastern boundary adjacent to single-unit dwellings. Deviation from the land use recommendation of the Trabue/Roberts Plan is warranted considering the predominance of residential uses in the area and the lack of interest for office development at this location. The applicant also requests a concurrent Council variance (ORD No. 3324-2016; CV16-041) to allow reduced building lines.
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To rezone 1648 NORTH WILSON ROAD (43204), being 5.62± acres located at the southeast corner of North Wilson Road and Trabue Road, From: R, Rural D...
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