Explanation
Rezoning Application Z19-052
APPLICANT: Preferred Living; 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 (5-0) on October 10, 2019.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with two industrial buildings and is zoned in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. The applicant proposes the AR-3, Apartment Residential District to permit construction of a 78-unit apartment building. The site is within the boundaries of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan (2005), which recommends mixed-use land uses at this location. The request is consistent with the established development pattern along Chambers Road and with the Plan’s recommendation for mixed-use development. A concurrent Council Variance (Ordinance #3329-2019; CV19-070) has been filed to reduce building setback, maneuvering, and rear yard, to increase lot coverage, to eliminate parking lot shade trees, and to allow stacked parking and reduced parking space dimensions for a limited number of required parking spaces.
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To rezone 1145 CHAMBERS RD. (43212), being 1.13± acres located on the south side of Chambers Road, 900± feet east of Northwest Boulevard, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z19-052) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, application #Z19-052 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.13± acres from L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, to the AR-3, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recom...
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