Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z20-030
APPLICANT: SC Thurber Village Limited; c/o Eric Leibowitz, Agent; 250 Civic Center Drive, #500; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Commercial and multi-unit residential developments.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on May 13, 2022.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a retail shopping center and parking lot in the C-3, Commercial District. The requested AR-3, Apartment Residential District will permit a multi-unit residential development and the requested CPD, Commercial Planned Development District will permit a commercial development with two commercial buildings (15,500 square feet and 22,500 square feet). The CPD text commits to a site plan, permits C-3, Commercial District uses, and includes development standards addressing setbacks, access, parking, landscaping, building design, lighting, and graphics commitments. Modifications to code standards for landscaping and screening, parking setback line, minimum numbers of parking and loading spaces required, screening, and C-3 district setback lines are included in this request. While there is no adopted land use plan in place at this location, Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines apply to the site, and call for high quality building materials, landscaping between residential and non-residential uses, enhanced aesthetic appeal, and bicycle parking. The requested AR-3, Apartment Residential and CPD, Commercial Planned Development districts will allow a mixed-use development that is consistent with C2P2 Design Guidelines and the established development pattern of the neighborhood. The request is comparable to recent redevelopment proposals of shopping centers in urban areas. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #1967-2022; CV20-033) has been filed for the AR-3, Apartment Residential District portion of the site, which commits to a site plan with a maximum of ...
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