Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z20-054
APPLICANT: National Church Residences, c/o Matthew Bierlein, Atty.; 2335 North Bank Drive; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on November 12, 2020.
MIDEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 4.94± acre site consists of six parcels developed with a vacant religious facility and undeveloped land zoned in the R-3, Residential District. The applicant requests the AR-O, Apartment Office District to permit multi-unit residential development. The site is within the boundaries of the Livingston East Area Plan (2009), and is within an area that has adopted the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). While the Plan recommends institutional and single-unit residential uses at this location, C2P2 guiding principles support mixed-use and high density residential infill development at this location along a primary corridor. A concurrent Council Variance (Ordinance #2846-2020; CV20-058) has been filed to reduce the minimum number of parking spaces required, building lines, and parking setback for a senior housing development.
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To rezone 2685 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43209), being 4.94± acres located at the southeast and southwest corners of East Livingston Avenue and Brookwood Road, From: R-3, Residential District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z20-054).
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WHEREAS, application #Z20-054 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 4.94± acres from the R-3, Residential District, to the AR-O, Apartment Office District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Mideast Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the pr...
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