To rezone 3812 E. POWELL RD. (43035), being 1.49± acres located on the west side of East Powell Road, 320± feet east of Worthington Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-039).

Summary

This item proposes to rezone 1.49± acres at 3812 E. Powell Road (43035), located on the west side of East Powell Road, from R, Rural District to L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-039). The site, currently developed with an office building and a cell tower, is undergoing annexation into the City of Columbus. The requested rezoning will permit commercial uses, including retail establishments such as a dispensary. City departments recommend approval, citing consistency with the Far North Area Plan (2014) which recommends "Mixed Use (Regional)" for this location, and the draft "Zone In: Economic & Housing Opportunity" initiative. Approval is conditioned on the installation of required screening along the north and west property lines within nine months of a Certificate of Occupancy. However, the Far North Columbus Communities Coalition (ENCCC) recommends disapproval (vote 1-8), primarily due to neighbor resistance and concerns that there are already enough dispensaries in the Far North area. The applicant is 3812 Powell Road LLC, with major interest holders including Monaco Ventures II, LLC (22.5%), Quic Partners, LLC (22.5%), Rookwood Holdings 4, LLC (45%), and Rocco Ohio, LLC (10%).

Citizen Impact

This rezoning would allow for new commercial businesses, potentially including a dispensary, at 3812 E. Powell Road. While city staff support the change for economic development, residents in the Far North area, represented by their community coalition, have expressed strong opposition due to concerns about neighbor resistance and the proliferation of dispensaries. New screening will be required to mitigate impacts on adjacent properties.

Confidence

high