Explanation
Rezoning Application Z19-058
APPLICANT: Jefferson Center for Learning and the Arts, c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on September 12, 2019.
BREWERY DISTRICT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 0.34± acre site consists of one parcel developed with part of the historic Columbus Maennerchor complex in the C-4, Commercial District. The applicant requests the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District to repurpose the building for C-4 regional scale commercial uses that may specifically include assembly and office uses. The CPD text establishes use restrictions and supplemental development standards that address building setbacks and height and traffic access, and includes a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan. Additionally, the CPD text includes a variance to eliminate parking lot shade trees and reduce the minimum number of parking spaces required from 129 spaces to 11 spaces. This site is within the “Southern Tier” of the Brewery District Plan (1992), which does not recommend specific land uses but does promote policies and strategies for future development. The site is also within the boundaries of the South High Street / South Front Street Urban Commercial Overlay. The proposed CPD district preserves the traditional character of this portion of High Street and facilitates the rehabilitation and reuse of a historical building, as recommended by the Plan. The parking reduction is supportable due to the urban character of the area, availability of on-street parking to serve the proposed uses and the historic usage of the property.
Title
To rezone 966 S. HIGH ST. (43206), being 0.34± acres located on the east side of High Street, 65± feet north of Stewart Avenue, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: CPD, Commercial P...
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