To rezone 1100 GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), being 1.87± acres located at the northeast corner of Georgesville Green Drive and Hall Road, From: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-028).

This item concerns a rezoning request for approximately 1.87 acres at 1100 Georgesville Green Dr. The applicant, HAMM Holdings, LLC, seeks to change the zoning from L-C-3 (Limited Commercial District) to AR-1 (Apartment Residential District) to allow for a multi-unit residential development. The site is currently undeveloped and located at the northeast corner of Georgesville Green Drive and Hall Road.

Key Considerations:

• Surrounding Area: North and west of the site are single-unit dwellings (R-2 District). East are undeveloped commercial parcels (L-C-3). South are condominiums (L-ARLD).
• City Planning: The Hilltop Land Use Plan (2019) recommends "Low-Medium Density Residential" for this location, though the proposed density may exceed this recommendation. The Columbus Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan identifies Hall Road as requiring a 100-foot right-of-way.
• Area Commission Concerns: The Greater Hilltop Area Commission recommended disapproval (0-11 vote), citing concerns about increased traffic on Georgesville Green and Hall Road, a lack of diversity in housing stock (as Hall Road already has many apartments), and a missed opportunity to include commercial development that would enhance walkability. They believe adding housing density without commercial activity is outdated policy.
• Staff Recommendation: City staff recommends approval, stating the AR-1 District is compatible with adjacent multi-unit developments and consistent with the Plan's residential recommendation, despite exceeding density recommendations.