Explanation
Rezoning Application Z17-026
APPLICANT: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority; c/o Travis J. Eifert, Agent; EMH&T, Inc.; 5500 New Albany Road; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on September 14, 2017.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of 33 undeveloped parcels zoned in the C-4, Commercial District. The requested ARLD, Apartment Residential District will permit multi-unit residential development as the third phase of the Poindexter Village redevelopment project. The site is within the planning area of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not recommend a specific land use for this location, but includes generalized recommendations regarding residential densities and includes design guidelines for new housing. Staff finds the requested ARLD district to be consistent and comparable with the zoning, land use, and density of surrounding developments along Mt. Vernon Avenue and North Champion Avenue. The site and the property to the south are subject of a Board of Zoning Adjustment variance (BZA17-089) for reduced parking standards, setbacks, and perimeter yard consistent with the variances approved for the first two phases.
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To rezone 1281 MT. VERNON AVENUE (43203), being 3.0± acres located at the southeast corner of Mt. Vernon Avenue and North Champion Avenue, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning # Z17-026) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, application # Z17-026 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 3.0± acres from C-4, Commercial District, to the ARLD, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Near East Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change...
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