Pitch Development Group Proposes 192-Unit Complex on West Dublin-Granville Road
A newly filed Columbus council variance application would replace a 2021 zoning plan and repurpose the historic Bright's Chapel as a clubhouse.
Pitch Development Group filed a council variance application on Oct. 5 proposing Linworth Apartments, a 192-unit residential community across 9.88 acres at 2424 W. Dublin-Granville Road. The submission with the Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services initiates the city's Accelerated Residential Review process under city planner Joe Rose city filing.
The application supersedes an earlier residential plan for the site approved by Columbus City Council on Oct. 11, 2021, under Ordinance 2798-2020 council ordinance. That earlier zoning plan, designated Z19-023, permitted 139 apartments across 8.26 acres. Pitch Development Group's revised proposal expands the development footprint to 9.88 acres by incorporating commercial frontage zoned L-C-4 along West Dublin-Granville Road and seeking to acquire public right-of-way along Thompson Street and an adjacent alley from the Columbus Department of Public Service expansion details. Requested variances include replacing the approved site plan, reducing perimeter yards from 25 feet to 5 feet along the eastern and southern boundaries, and permitting ground-floor residential amenity space in the commercial zone variance requests.
Under the proposal, developers would preserve the historic church building standing at 2424 W. Dublin-Granville Road and repurpose it as a resident clubhouse, pool facility and fitness area preservation plan. Constructed in 1897 for Bright's Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as Elmwood Church, the structure hosted religious services until approximately 1956. It later housed the Village Bookshop until 2018. The filing notes that the current property owners have invested in maintaining the building, aligning the residential project with municipal housing and preservation goals preservation plan.
Project disclosure documents signed Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 list Pitch Development Group alongside property owners 2424 DG I, LLC and The Burk Linworth, LLC—both managed by Kevin M. Showe—and University Lodge No. 631 F & AM disclosure parties. The application was submitted on behalf of the developer by agent David B. Perry and attorney Donald Plank application signatures. The proposal will go before the Far Northwest Coalition, chaired by Aaron Neumann, for neighborhood recommendation before returning to Columbus City Council for final review and a vote coalition affidavit.
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CV26-099 · Council Variance — 2424 W DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD COLUMBUS OH
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The submission with the Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services initiates the city's Accelerated Residential Review process under city planner Joe Rose city filing.
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Far Northwest Coalition Accelerated Residential Review Assigned Planner: Joe Rose
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The application supersedes an earlier residential plan for the site approved by Columbus City Council on Oct. 11, 2021, under Ordinance 2798-2020 council ordinance.
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instead of the development plan referenced in Ordinance 2798-2020, passed 10/11/2021 (Z19-023).
Pitch Development Group's revised proposal expands the development footprint to 9.88 acres by incorporating commercial frontage zoned L-C-4 along West Dublin-Granville Road and seeking to acquire public right-of-way along Thompson Street and an adjacent alley from the Columbus Department of Public Service expansion details.
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The L-AR-1 area is 8.26 +/- acres of the 9.88 +/- acres and permits 139 dwelling units. By this application, the applicant proposes 192 dwelling units on a larger site by incorporating property fronting W. Dublin Granville Road (L-C-4, Z88-3104) and with the purchase of part of Thompson Street and public alley right of way within the site area.
Requested variances include replacing the approved site plan, reducing perimeter yards from 25 feet to 5 feet along the eastern and southern boundaries, and permitting ground-floor residential amenity space in the commercial zone variance requests.
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to permit ground floor residential amenity space in the L-C-4 area (Z88-3104) for the apartment complex clubhouse, fitness/water room and pool.
Dublin-Granville Road and repurpose it as a resident clubhouse, pool facility and fitness area preservation plan.
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The existing building at 2424 W Dublin Granville Road was built in 1897 for the Bright's Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church (also known as Elmwood Church), and operated as a church from approximately 1897 – 1956, then being repurposed as the Village Bookshop until 2018. Significant investment has been made in preserving the structure by the current owner. The building is proposed to be preserved with this development application and repurposed as the club house for the apartment complex.
The filing notes that the current property owners have invested in maintaining the building, aligning the residential project with municipal housing and preservation goals preservation plan.
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The existing building at 2424 W Dublin Granville Road was built in 1897 for the Bright's Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church (also known as Elmwood Church), and operated as a church from approximately 1897 – 1956, then being repurposed as the Village Bookshop until 2018. Significant investment has been made in preserving the structure by the current owner. The building is proposed to be preserved with this development application and repurposed as the club house for the apartment complex.
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Showe—and University Lodge No. 631 F & AM disclosure parties.
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1. Pitch Development Group 572 South Nelson Road, Unit G, Columbus, OH 43205 Number of Columbus-based employees: 2 Contact: Ryan Szymanski, (614) 843-3388 2. The Burk Linworth, LLC 634 High Street, Suite A, Columbus, OH 43085 Number of Columbus-based employees: Zero (0) Contact: Kevin M. Showe, (808) 561-5794 3. 2424 DG I, LLC 634 High Street, Unit A, Worthington, OH 43085 Number of Columbus-based employees: Zero (0) Contact: Kevin M. Showe, (808) 561-5794 4. University Lodge No. 631 F & A M
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Perry and attorney Donald Plank application signatures.
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Applicant Signature: Pitch Development Group by David B. Perry, Agent Property Owner Signature: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL PROPERTY OWNER EXHIBIT Attorney Signature: Donald Plank (For applicant)
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The proposal will go before the Far Northwest Coalition, chaired by Aaron Neumann, for neighborhood recommendation before returning to Columbus City Council for final review and a vote coalition affidavit.
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(4) Neighborhood Group: Far Northwest Coalition of Columbus Zoning Chair or Contact Person: Aaron Neumann