Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z22-093
APPLICANT: W. Investment Re, LLC; c/o Samuel Oasis, Agent; P.O. Box 20026; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-0) on March 9, 2023.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the C-2, Commercial District. The applicant proposes the AR-12, Apartment Residential District to permit a multi-unit residential development with an allowable density of up to 12.1 units per acre. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Northland I Area Plan (2014), which recommends “Office” land uses at this location. Despite the Plan recommendation, Planning Division staff recognize the residential nature of Lauffer Ravines Drive, and supports the requested AR-12 district as it is compatible with the density and residential development pattern in the surrounding area.
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To rezone 2600 LAUFFER RAVINES DR. (43231), being 1.66± acres located on the north and south side of Lauffer Ravine Drive, 145± east of Lauffer Road, From: C-2, Commercial District, To: AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z22-093).
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WHEREAS, application #Z22-093 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.66± acres from C-2, Commercial District, to the AR-12, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change as the proposed AR-12, Apartment Residential District is compatible with the density and residential development pattern in the surrounding area; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Columbus, as adopted by Ordinance #0179 -03, passed February 24, 2003, and as subsequently amended, is hereby revised by changing...
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