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Variance Approved for Multi-Unit Residential and Office Development at 2474 McKinley Ave with Reduced Standards

  • When: July 31, 2024
  • Address: 2474 McKinley Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
  • City: Columbus
  • State: Ohio
  • Category: Zoning Modifications
  • Size: 50.28 acres

A variance has been granted to allow the development of a 50.28-acre site at 2474 McKinley Ave for 904 apartment units and 20,000 square feet of office space. The site, previously zoned for manufacturing, will be redeveloped in phases with internal private roads, necessitating variances for reduced parking setbacks, maneuvering space, aisle width, and perimeter yards. The development plan aligns with the City’s objectives for mixed-use developments, with additional traffic improvements required to support the new use.

Why it Matters

This variance facilitates the transformation of an industrial site into a vibrant mixed-use community, addressing the city's need for increased housing options and commercial space while improving infrastructure in the area.

Source

Applicant - WestBend QOZB, LLC


Ownership - Paine-McKinley Avenue, LLC


City Representative - Dave Perry


Allowed Uses: 904 apartment units and 20,000 square feet of office space in AR-1 and ARLD districts

Previous Zoning: M, Manufacturing