Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z18-048
APPLICANT: Oxford Circle LLC; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; Underhill & Hodge LLC; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on November 8, 2018.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 13.3± acre site consists of five parcels, two of which are developed with single-unit dwellings zoned in the R, Rural District. The proposed AR-1, Apartment Residential District will allow an apartment complex development that exceeds typical density in this area. However, this is offset by donations of adjacent land and commitments within the site plan of companion Council Variance (Ordinance #3331-2018; CV18-062). The Council Variance is also requested to reduce the building line along Cherry Bottom Road from 50 feet to 17 feet. The site is located within the Northland Plan Volume II (2002) “Blendon District” which recommends infill development that is compatible with surrounding land uses. Staff finds this proposal to be compatible with the zoning and development pattern of the area by offsetting higher than average density with a contribution of land towards a greenway corridor along Big Walnut Creek, protecting natural resources on the site, buffering and landscaping, and providing links from and through the site into a future trail network.
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To rezone 5721 CHERRY BOTTOM ROAD (43230), being 13.3± acres located on the west side of Cherry Bottom Road, 25± feet south of Clancy Court, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z18-048).
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WHEREAS, application #Z18-048 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 13.3± acres from R, Rural District, to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend appr...
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