Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z19-037
APPLICANT: National Church Residences, c/o Matthew Bierlein, Atty.; 2335 North Bank Drive; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on July 11, 2019.
FRANKLINTON AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 1.16± acre site consists of one parcel developed with an industrial building in the M, Manufacturing District. The applicant is requesting the AR-O, Apartment Office District to permit multi-unit residential development. The site is within the boundaries of the West Franklinton Plan (2014), which recommends industrial land uses at this location. Additionally, the Plan includes Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines. While the Plan recommends industrial land uses at this location, C2P2 guiding principles support mixed-use and high density residential infill development at this location. Additionally, this particular area of West Broad Street is designated as “Downtown Franklinton” in the Plan which encourages infill development.
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To rezone 1137 W. BROAD ST. (43222), being 1.16± acres located at the southwest corner of West Broad Street and South Glenwood Avenue, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z19-037).
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WHEREAS, application #Z19-037 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.16± acres from M, Manufacturing District, to the AR-O, Apartment Office District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Franklinton Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the request permits multi-unit residential development at this location which is supported by recommendations within both the We...
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