Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z19-008
APPLICANT: Warden Capital LLC; c/o Jill Tangeman, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Industrial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on September 12, 2019.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of three parcels, is developed with a single unit dwelling, and is primarily used for agricultural uses in the R, Rural District. The applicant is requesting the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District to permit construction of industrial/warehouse/distribution buildings in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. The site is located within the boundaries of the South Central Accord (1997), which recommends “Industrial” land uses at this location. The plan also stresses the importance of providing adequate buffering between residential and industrial uses comprised of mounding with vegetative buffers. The limitation text commits to a site plan and includes provisions for setbacks, access, buffering and landscaping, and lighting. The requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District will allow an industrial development that is compatible with adjacent manufacturing developments with adequate buffering and screening in consideration of residential uses on the north side of Rohr Road as recommended by the South Central Accord.
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To rezone 1489 ROHR RD. (43137), being 229.99± acres located on the south side of Rohr Road, 1,100± feet east of Lockbourne Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z19-008).
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WHEREAS, application #Z19-008 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 229.99± acres from R, Rural District, to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Far South Columbus Area Co...
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