Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z22-003
APPLICANT: Keith Massa; Schottenstein Property Group; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Limited manufacturing and commercial development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0-1) on April 13, 2023.
NORTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 28.38± acre site consists of four undeveloped parcels zoned in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District by Ordinance #1342-2022 (Z21-087) in 2022. The existing L-M district included a commitment to develop the site in accordance with a submitted site plan. The applicant has revised the proposed layout of the buildings and landscaping commitments necessitating a new L-M district. The site is subject to the I-670 Graphics Control overlay and is located within the boundaries of the both the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy (2008), which recommends “Office” land uses, and the Northeast Area Plan (2007), which recommends “Office-Light Industrial” land uses for this location. The limitation text proposes all commercial and less objectionable manufacturing uses with adult entertainment uses and medical marijuana dispensaries prohibited, and includes development standards addressing site access and lot coverage. Also included are commitments to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plans, landscaping plans and building elevations. The requested L-M, Limited Manufacturing District will allow limited manufacturing and commercial development consistent with the land use recommendations of both the Northeast Area Plan and the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy, and incorporates landscaping and screening as recommended by the Northeast Area Plan’s design guidelines. Ordinance #1268-2023 (CV23-006) is included as a concurrent Council variance request to permit maneuvering and parking spaces to be divided by parcel lin...
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