Explanation
Rezoning Application Z17-053
APPLICANT: Franklin County Board of Commissioners; c/o Kenneth Wilson, County Administrator; 373 South High Street, 26th Floor; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Forensic science center and morgue.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on February 8, 2018.
SOUTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single parcel, previously developed with an elementary school, and having the R, Rural District zoning designation after annexation from Franklin Township. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will permit a forensic science center and morgue for Franklin County. The site is located within the boundaries of the Southwest Area Plan (2009), which recommends institutional uses for this location. The CPD text includes use, setback, height, access, parking, screening, landscaping, and site plan commitments. Staff supports the proposed use, which is consistent with the land use recommendation of Southwest Area Plan, replaces a previous institutional use, and ensures a site design which is compatible with the surrounding residential development.
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To rezone 2090 FRANK ROAD (43223), being 11.3± acres located on the north side of Frank Road, 735± feet east of Harrisburg Pike, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning # Z17-053) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, application # Z17-053 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 11.3± acres from R, Rural District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, The Southwest Area Commission recommends disapproval, due to a split vote (3-3); and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested CPD, Commercial Planned Devel...
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