Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z24-002
APPLICANT: Hamilton Place Homes LLC; c/o Laura M. Comek, Atty.; Comek Law; 17 South High Street, Suite 100; Columbus, OH 43026.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-1) on January 9, 2025.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 1.55± acre site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District. The proposed AR-2, Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development. The proposal is consistent with the Northland Plan Volume II’s (2002) land use recommendation of “Preserve District” which recommends continuing the residential development pattern on the east side of Hamilton Road. Additionally, this rezoning request aligns with the City’s policies for providing more housing units, and fulfills a condition specified in Ordinance #0286-2024 (CV23-131), passed on February 12, 2024 for an affordable housing project. A concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0718-2025; CV24-130) is also included for a 60-unit apartment building with variances to building height, landscaping and screening, maneuvering, required parking, fronting, rear yard, and minimum side yard.
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To rezone 5432 N. HAMILTON RD. (43054), being 1.55± acres located 300± feet east of North Hamilton Road, and 760± feet north of Thompson Road, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-002).
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WHEREAS, application #Z24-002 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 1.55± acres from CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, to AR-2, 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 because the requested AR-2, Apartment Residential District will allow multi-uni...
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