Explanation
Rezoning Application Z17-032
APPLICANT: City of Columbus; c/o Heather L. Brink; Department of Finance and Management; 90 West Broad Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Police substation.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on November 9, 2017.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single undeveloped parcel, zoned in the AR-12, Apartment Residential District, and is immediately west of the Lazelle Woods Recreation Center. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will permit a City of Columbus police substation, including a community training room. The site is within the planning area of The Far North Area Plan (2014), which recommends “Institutional” uses for this location. The CPD text commits to a site plan and includes I, Institutional District permitted uses and development standards. Commitments for setbacks, access, sidewalks, and street trees are also proposed, with variances incorporated for reduced rear yard and screening requirements, and a reduction from 100 required to 88 provided parking spaces. Staff supports the proposed use, which is consistent with the land use recommendation of The Far North Area Plan, and the proposed site design which is compatible with the adjacent recreation center and surrounding residential development. The request is consistent with the zoning and development pattern of the area, and will result in improved public safety services for this underserved area.
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To rezone 8118 SANCUS BOULEVARD (43081), being 3.79± acres located on the east side of Sancus Boulevard, at the intersection with Brockwell Drive, From: AR-12, Apartment Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z17-032).
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WHEREAS, application # Z17-032 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 3.79± acres from AR-12, Apartment Residential District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Develop...
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