Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z20-083
APPLICANT: Preferred Living; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on February 11, 2021.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel which is developed with a medical office in the C-4, Commercial District. The applicant proposes the AR-3, Apartment Residential District to permit a multi-unit residential development. The site is within the planning area of the 5th by Northwest Area Plan (2009), which recommends “Medium Density Mixed Residential” uses for this location. The Plan recommends that “Higher densities should be focused on the area’s primary corridors [Fifth Avenue, Grandview Avenue (south of Fifth Avenue), Third Avenue (east of North Star), and King Avenue (east of North Star Road)].” Additionally, the Plan recommends this location for Medium Density Mixed Residential, which does not have specific density recommendations but does speak to maintaining existing densities and demonstrating that new development will not adversely impact the existing nature of the area. The Plan also includes adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). The Planning Division staff notes that while the proposed density exceeds the Plan’s recommendations, the applicant is seeking a tax abatement for work force housing as part of the Northwest CRA, and the provision of affordable housing as part of the application is considered a mitigating factor in moving to support. Concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0847-2021; CV20-094) has been submitted to vary the parking setback line, building line, rear yard, and lot coverage.
Title
To rezone 1550 KENNY RD. (43212), being 1.04± acres located on the east side of Kenny Road, 220± feet south of King Ave...
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