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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 198-96 ON NOVEMBER 19, 1996, AND SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED; CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT OF +/- 16.666 ACRES LOCATED AT 0 HAMILTON ROAD, PARCEL ID 025-013767 FROM LMFRD AND SCPD TO LMFRD; CRESCENT WOODS APARTMENTS, GRIFFIN CALDWELL, APPLICANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, on February 16, 2023, the City of Gahanna received an application for the purposes of rezoning +/- 16.666 acres, said property located at 0 Hamilton Road, Parcel ID 025-013767; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said rezoning application during its regular meeting, with said meeting held pursuant to notice and according to law; and
WHEREAS, after the public hearing held May 10, 2023, the Planning Commission voted affirmatively to recommend approval of said rezoning application to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing on the recommended rezoning application during its regular meeting, said hearing held pursuant to notice and according to law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has studied the recommended rezoning application and acted in accordance with City Charter and according to law; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends passage of the Ordinance as an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of public peace, safety, health, and welfare of the City; to wit: the need for employment and housing opportunities for residents and tax revenues from anticipated development to support and improve the infrastructure and general welfare of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Official Zoning Map, adopted by Ordinance No. 198-96 on November 19, 1996, as amended, is hereby amended through rezoning +/- 16.666 acres located at 0 Hamilton Road, Parcel ID 025-013767 from LIMITED OVERLAY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (LMFRD) and SELECT COMMERCIAL PLANNED DISTRICT (SCPD) to LIMITED OVERLAY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (LMFRD); said acreage more particularly described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto.
Section 2. That the Clerk of Council is hereby directed to amend and recertify the Official Zoning Map of the City of Gahanna, Ohio, to reflect the zoning contained in and approved by this Ordinance.
Section 3. That for the reasons set forth in the preamble, this Ordinance is declared an emergency, which shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature of approval by the Mayor.