Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z21-087
APPLICANT: Keith Massa; Schottenstein Property Group; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Industrial or commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0-1) on February 10, 2022.
NORTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 28.38± acre site consists of four undeveloped parcels in the AR-12, Apartment Residential, SR, Suburban Residential, R-1, Residential, and R, Rural districts. The requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District will permit an intended office and warehouse development or future commercial or industrial development. The site is subject to the I-670 Graphics Control overlay and is located within the boundaries of the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy (2008), which recommends “Office” land uses for this location. The site is also located within the boundaries of the Northeast Area Plan (2007), which recommends “Office-Light Industrial” land uses for this location. The Northeast Area Plan design guidelines recommend the inclusion of street trees in all new developments, and landscaped screening of parking lots abutting roadways if parking cannot be provided behind buildings. The limitation text proposes all commercial and less objectionable manufacturing uses with adult uses prohibited, and includes development standards addressing site access and lot coverage, with commitments to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site and landscaping plans and building elevations. The requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District will allow an intended industrial development that is consistent with the land use recommendations of both the Northeast Area Plan and the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy. The proposal also incorporates landscaping and screening as recommended by the Northeast Area Plan design guidelines. Ordinance #1343-20...
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