Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z20-115
APPLICANT: Granaz Real Estate LLC; c/o Aaron Underhill, Atty.; Underhill & Hodge, LLC; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Mixed-use development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on May 13, 2021.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is undeveloped and zoned in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District. The applicant proposes the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District on Subareas A and B, and the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District on Subarea C. Subarea A is proposed for a mixed-use building containing approximately 6,100 square feet of retail space, 2,000 square feet of eating and drinking establishment space, and 12 residential units. Subarea B is proposed for a mixed-use building containing approximately 6,000 square feet of retail space, 6,000 square feet of eating and drinking establishment space, 1,800 square feet of patio space, 12,000 square feet of office space, and 10 residential units. Subarea C is proposed for an apartment complex containing a maximum of 50 units. The site is within the boundaries of the Rocky Fork/Blacklick Accord (2003), which recommends “Office” use for this location. Despite this recommendation, the proposed uses and density are appropriate based on the location and surrounding developments along Central College Road. The request received a recommendation of approval from the Rocky Fork Blacklick Accord Panel on March 18, 2021. Additionally, the proposal includes office components which is in line with the Accord’s recommended use for the site. The proposed site plan and building designs are also consistent with Accord recommendations with the site plan reflecting connectivity between subareas and open space. A concurrent Council Variance (Ordinance #1779-2021; CV20-129) is requested to provide variances to parking lot landscaping, screening, aisle, vehicular maneuvering, minimum parking spaces, fronting...
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