Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-065
APPLICANT: Metro Development LLC; c/o Jeffery L. Brown, Atty.; Smith and Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-1) on February 13, 2025.
GREATER SOUTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval. The 1.98± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a 48-unit apartment complex as shown on the submitted site plan. The site is within the planning boundaries of the South East Land Use Plan (2018), which recommends “Employment Center” land use at this location. The proposed L-AR-1 district is inconsistent with this land use recommendation as it does not include any employment-focused components. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0707-2025; CV24-149) has been filed to reduce the perimeter yard and to increase the height of detached garages.
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To rezone 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), being 1.98± acres located on the northwest corner of Hamilton Square Boulevard and Lakeview Crossing, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-065).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-065 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.98± acres from L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, to the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Southeast Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend disapproval of the zoning change because the requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development that is not consist...
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