Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z19-085
APPLICANT: Emelia Richter; 3499 Main Street; Hilliard, OH 43026.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on March 12, 2020.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a 12-unit apartment building that is zoned in the R-3, Residential District. The applicant requests the AR-2, Apartment Residential District to secure proper zoning for this nonconforming use. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Hilltop Land Use Plan (2019), which recommends “Medium-High Density” (16-24 units/acre) residential uses at this location, and includes adoption of Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). While the existing density of 54.5 unit/acre is within the “Very High Density” category of the Plan, Planning Division staff recognizes that the requested zoning conforms the existing use for a contributing structure. The request will allow the applicant to conserve and rehabilitate this historic building and its architectural elements as recommended by C2P2 Design Guidelines. Planning Division staff encourages the applicant to consult with the Historic Preservation Office for any exterior work that may be performed on the building.
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To rezone 377-387 LECHNER AVE. (43223), being 0.22± acres located on the west side of Lechner Avenue, 160± feet north of Sullivant Avenue, From: R-3, Residential District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z19-085).
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WHEREAS, application #Z19-085 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.22± acres from R-3, Residential District, to the AR-2, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission recommend...
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