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Council advances Chase Point rezoning after residents raise buffer and traffic concerns
Summary
On first reading the council moved to rezone roughly 8.755 acres (Chase Point) from multi-family to single-family zoning; residents asked for buffers and questioned traffic and soil suitability while the developer committed to a traffic study and said about 20 acres were lost to poor soils.
The City of Columbus Common Council on May 6 passed a first reading to rezone 8.755 acres known as Chase Point from RMc (residential: multi-family with commitments) to RS4c (residential: single-family with commitments).
Melissa Begley, assistant planning director, said Chase Point Capital requested the rezoning to match single-family zoning on adjacent parcels and allow development of a single-family subdivision. Developer John Laskey told the council the project lost about 20 acres because of unsuitable soils and that the company has committed to fund a traffic study now underway; he said results should be available in two to three weeks.
During public comment Brad Davis of The Republic asked about the number of houses and the applicability of multi-family development on the site’s soils. Nearby residents, including Vickie Stover (233 N 500 W) and property owner Janeen Blomenberg (401 N 500 W), expressed concerns that without a landscaped buffer the development would cause noise, dust, light pollution and increased traffic. Stover asked that the council consider a buffer between State Road 46 and new homes.
Councilor Elaine Hilber moved to pass the first reading and place the matter in proper channels; City Council President Frank Miller seconded. The vote recorded eight Aye votes, one abstention (Councilor Grace Kestler) and no No votes; the motion passed.
The council advanced the rezoning to the next procedural stage. Council and staff noted a traffic study is forthcoming to inform subsequent hearings and conditions if the zoning change proceeds.
