Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z21-024
APPLICANT: Claudia Realty, LLC; c/o Michael Shannon, Atty.; Underhill & Hodge; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054
PROPOSED USE: Limited commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0-1) on July 8, 2021.
COLUMBUS SOUTHSIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 0.64± acre site consists of two parcels, the northern parcel is undeveloped and zoned in the C-3, Commercial District, and the southern parcel is developed with an industrial building zoned in the R-2, Residential District. The requested L-C-4, Limited Commercial District will permit limited commercial uses. The applicant intends to utilize the existing building for automotive maintenance and repair. The limitation text establishes appropriate use restrictions and includes a commitment for street trees along Fairwood Avenue. The requested L-C-4 district is consistent with the South Side Plan’s (2014) recommendation for “Neighborhood Commercial” land uses at this location, and incorporates a high level of landscaping and screening between the right-of-way and parking lot, consistent with Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #2271-2021; CV21-044) has been filed to reduce the number of required parking lot shade trees and eliminate screening along the abutting residential zoning district.
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To rezone 1646 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43206), being 0.64± acres located on the east side of Fairwood Avenue, 160± feet south of Frebis Avenue, From: R-2, Residential District and C-3, Commercial District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z21-024) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, application #Z21-024 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.64± acres from R-2, Residential District and C-3, Commercial District, to the L-C-4, Limi...
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