Explanation
Rezoning Application Z20-056
APPLICANT: Matryoshka Properties LLC, c/o David Bernstein, Agent; 302 South Cassady Avenue; Columbus, OH 43209; and Jackson B. Reynolds, Atty.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite
460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Mixed-use development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on October 8, 2020.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 0.3± acre site consists of two parcels, one developed with a multi-story building last used as a child daycare center with second story apartments, and one developed with a parking lot, both zoned in the R-3, Residential District. The requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District would permit C-3, Commercial District uses, including food trucks, farmer’s markets, and similar outdoor sales on site. The CPD text establishes supplemental development standards that address site access, lighting, signage, and includes a commitment to a site plan. Variances are included for reduced building width, parking setback, and to exceed the maximum parking requirement. The site is located within the boundaries of the East Main Street Urban Commercial Overlay and is within the boundaries of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which recommends higher density residential and mixed-use land uses at this location. The request is compatible with the development pattern along the East Main Street corridor and incorporates adequate landscaping and buffering to minimize negative impacts on adjacent residential uses.
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To rezone 1448-1450 E. MAIN ST. (43205), being 0.3± acres located at the northeast corner of East Main Street and Miller Avenue, From: R-3, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z20-056).
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WHEREAS, application #Z20-056 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.3± acres from R-3, Residential Dis...
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