Planning commission forwards rezoning for 120‑unit assisted‑living facility to City Council

The Grove City Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approve a rezoning request to PUDR that would allow Green Oaks of Grove City to develop a 120‑unit assisted‑living facility on 4.14 acres at 4745 Big Run South Road.

City development staff said the Grove City 2050 future land use map designates the site as suburban low-intensity and that staff believe an assisted‑living facility would act as an appropriate transitional use between existing single-family homes and nearby institutional and multifamily uses. The staff report noted that the zoning text permits up to 120 units in a single three‑story building and includes architectural standards and landscape requirements designed to reduce building massing and preserve neighborhood character. "After review consideration, the development department recommends planning commission make a recommendation of approval to city council for the rezoning as submitted," staff said.

The proposed zoning text includes deviations from code parking and open-space requirements appropriate for assisted‑living use; staff and commissioners noted similar deviations have been granted for other assisted‑living projects in the city. The applicant said financing commitments are in place, that they are working with Jackson Township on fire planning and addressing on-site stormwater capacity, and that they expect to return with a final development plan in February.

A motion to recommend approval to City Council was made, seconded and recorded affirmative votes from commissioners present, and the matter will now proceed to City Council for final action.