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Rezoning Application: Z22-042
APPLICANT: Woda Cooper Cos., Inc.; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Company, Inc.; 411 East Town Street, 1st Floor; Columbus, OH 43215, and Donald Plank, Atty.; Plank Law Firm; 411 East Town Street, 2nd Floor; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (7-0) on January 11, 2024.
LIVINGSTON AVENUE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 3.27± acre site consists of one parcel developed with a warehouse in the M, Manufacturing District. The requested AR-2, Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development. A concurrent Council Variance (Ordinance #0972-2024; CV23-070) has been filed to permit 5,500 square feet of commercial space. The request also includes variances for building height, building setback, perimeter yard, and a parking space reduction from 218 spaces required to 162 provided spaces. The site is within the boundaries of the Near Southside Plan (2009), which recommends “Employment Center” land uses at this location. Staff supports the proposal as the mix of commercial and residential uses is compatible with the mixed-use nature of the East Livingston Avenue corridor and the adjacent residential neighborhood to the west. Staff notes that this site is within the initial focus area of the Zone-In initiative, and the contemplated mixed-use zoning designations will allow ground floor residential uses.
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To rezone 1826 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43205), being 3.27± acres located at the northeast corner of East Livingston Avenue and Rhoads Avenue, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z22-042).
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WHEREAS, application #Z22-042 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 3.27± acres from M, Manufacturing District, to AR-2, Apartment Residential District; and...
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