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Columbus Reviews 192-Unit Linworth Apartments Plan Preserving 1897 Church
Read the full articlePlans for a 192-unit apartment complex would preserve an 1897 church as a resident clubhouse. Columbus planning staff generally support the requested variances under the Columbus Growth Strategy, while traffic officials evaluate street access and require a 60-foot right-of-way dedication.
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City staff reviewed council variance application CV26-099 for the proposed 192 dwelling unit apartment complex titled Zoning Plan for Linworth Apartments at 2424 W. Dublin-Granville Road, issuing a Staff Review Results Letter.
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1). Section 3370.05, Permitted Uses, to permit a 192 dwelling unit apartment complex with a new development plan titled "Zoning Plan for Linworth Apartments", dated ____-, instead of the development plan referenced in Ordinance 2798-2020, passed 10/11/2021 (Z19-023).
The filing proposes 192 dwelling units on a larger site instead of 139 dwelling units on 8.26 acres referenced in Ordinance 2798-2020, passed 10/11/2021 (Z19-023).
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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)
The filing proposes 192 dwelling units on a larger site instead of 139 dwelling units on 8.26 acres referenced in Ordinance 2798-2020, passed 10/11/2021 (Z19-023).
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instead of the development plan referenced in Ordinance 2798-2020, passed 10/11/2021 (Z19-023).
The property includes the building built in 1897 for the Bright's Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, which is proposed to be preserved with this development application and repurposed as the club house for the apartment complex.
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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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City staff reviewed council variance application CV26-099 for the proposed 192 dwelling unit apartment complex titled Zoning Plan for Linworth Apartments at 2424 W. Dublin-Granville Road, issuing a Staff Review Results Letter.
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October 16, 2026 APPLICATION: CV26-099 Location: 2424 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), being 9.88± acres located on the north side of West Dublin-Granville Road, 985± feet west of Linworth Road (610-213843 and 10 others ; Far Northwest Coalition). Existing Zoning: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential, PUD-4, Planned Unit Development and L-C-4, Limited Commercial districts. Proposed Use: Multi-unit residential development. Applicant(s): Pitch Development Group; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Company; 411 East Town Street, Floor 1; Columbus, OH 43215. Property Owner(s): 2424 DG I LLC; 634 High Street, Unit A; Worthington, OH 43085; and multiple others. Planner: Joe Rose; 614-645-3526; jmrose@columbus.gov Dear Mr. Perry, City staff reviewed the above referenced Council Variance application during the October Staff review meeting, and the following considerations are a result of the review:
The letter is dated October 16, 2026 by Planner: Joe Rose, with Staff Review Results Letter.pdf attachment listed 2026-10-19.
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October 16, 2026 APPLICATION: CV26-099 Location: 2424 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), being 9.88± acres located on the north side of West Dublin-Granville Road, 985± feet west of Linworth Road (610-213843 and 10 others ; Far Northwest Coalition). Existing Zoning: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential, PUD-4, Planned Unit Development and L-C-4, Limited Commercial districts. Proposed Use: Multi-unit residential development. Applicant(s): Pitch Development Group; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Company; 411 East Town Street, Floor 1; Columbus, OH 43215. Property Owner(s): 2424 DG I LLC; 634 High Street, Unit A; Worthington, OH 43085; and multiple others. Planner: Joe Rose; 614-645-3526; jmrose@columbus.gov Dear Mr. Perry, City staff reviewed the above referenced Council Variance application during the October Staff review meeting, and the following considerations are a result of the review:
The Division of Traffic Management stated a right-of-way dedication of 60 feet from the centerline of West Dublin-Granville Road will be required per CCC 4309.17.
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Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management has the following comments:
The Department of Building and Zoning Services zoning staff commented that parcels will need to be combined, the site must show how it meets standards in Section 3312.56 for EV requirements, and the applicant must submit a revised site plan and revised statement of hardship and revised variances.
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Department of Building and Zoning Services, Zoning Staff has the following comments: 1.) Parcels will need to be combined. 2.) Show how the site is meeting standards in Section 3312.56 for EV requirements. 3.) Provide standardized recommendation form from the Far Northwest Coalition when finalized. *Be advised that if changes occur to the proposal after the commission makes a recommendation, it is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the commission of the changes. 4.) Submit a revised site plan and revised statement of hardship and revised variances in full size PDF and Microsoft Word format.
Zoning staff instructed the applicant to Provide standardized recommendation form from the Far Northwest Coalition when finalized.
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Department of Building and Zoning Services, Zoning Staff has the following comments: 1.) Parcels will need to be combined. 2.) Show how the site is meeting standards in Section 3312.56 for EV requirements. 3.) Provide standardized recommendation form from the Far Northwest Coalition when finalized. *Be advised that if changes occur to the proposal after the commission makes a recommendation, it is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the commission of the changes. 4.) Submit a revised site plan and revised statement of hardship and revised variances in full size PDF and Microsoft Word format.
CV26-099 · Council Variance — 2424 W DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD COLUMBUS OH
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City staff reviewed council variance application CV26-099 for the proposed 192 dwelling unit apartment complex titled Zoning Plan for Linworth Apartments at 2424 W. Dublin-Granville Road, issuing a Staff Review Results Letter.
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Document: Staff Review Results · CV26-099 Staff Review Results Letter.pdf · attachment 5419375 · 2026-10-19T04:00:00Z · 141.97 KB
The letter is dated October 16, 2026 by Planner: Joe Rose, with Staff Review Results Letter.pdf attachment listed 2026-10-19.
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Document: Staff Review Results · CV26-099 Staff Review Results Letter.pdf · attachment 5419375 · 2026-10-19T04:00:00Z · 141.97 KB
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Staff advised that other variances may be necessary, and the plan may require review by other City Departments.
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other variances may be necessary, and the plan may require review by other City Departments. It is the Applicant's responsibility to identify all variances required for the proposal
Pitch Development Group Proposes 192-Unit Complex on West Dublin-Granville Road
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Previously, Pique reported that “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” in “Pitch Development Group Proposes 192-Unit Complex on West Dublin-Granville Road.”
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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.
Previously, Pique reported that “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” in “Pitch Development Group Proposes 192-Unit Complex on West Dublin-Granville Road.”
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Pitch Development Group Proposes 192-Unit Complex on West Dublin-Granville Road
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.
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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
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The Planning Division is generally supportive of the requested variances, finding that the proposed density of 21 dwelling units per acre aligns with the Mixed Use 2 designation under the Columbus Growth Strategy, which took effect on Feb. 25, 2026, recommending 48 units per acre.
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Planning is generally supportive of the requested variances, but request elevations to review. Staff note the proposed use (21 du/ac) is consistent with the Columbus Growth Strategy (CGS) recommended land use, Mixed Use 2 (48 du/ac).
The Planning Division is generally supportive of the requested variances, finding that the proposed density of 21 dwelling units per acre aligns with the Mixed Use 2 designation under the Columbus Growth Strategy, which took effect on Feb. 25, 2026, recommending 48 units per acre.
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Staff note that the land use recommendation was recently updated to Mixed Use 2 as a result of the passage of Columbus Growth Strategy (CGS), which is consistent with the request. That legislation took effect on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026.
Planning staff requested elevations of proposed residential buildings to review for consistency with CGS guidelines, encouraging clustering units eastward to preserve mature trees where an existing easement permits.
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Staff encourage site plan revisions to further cluster units eastward for additional preservation of mature trees, however do not condition support on this request as staff recognize the existing easement as a mitigating factor for the proposed building placement. Staff request elevations of proposed residential buildings to review for consistency with CGS guidelines.
The Division of Traffic Management stated a right-of-way dedication of 60 feet from the centerline of West Dublin-Granville Road will be required per CCC 4309.17.
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1.) Right-of-way dedication of 60 feet from the centerline of West Dublin-Granville Road will be required per CCC 4309.17.
The division noted that the potential for vehicular access to Thompson Street is subject to further review within the pending traffic impact study for this proposal, adding if vehicular access to Thompson Street remains on the site plan, additional roadway improvements may be required within Thompson Street between the site and West Dublin-Granville Road.
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3.) The potential for vehicular access to Thompson Street is subject to further review within the pending traffic impact study for this proposal. Revisions to the proposed site plan may be needed based on the results of the approved traffic impact study. 4.) If vehicular access to Thompson Street remains on the site plan, additional roadway improvements may be required within Thompson Street between the site and West Dublin-Granville Road.
Staff asked the applicant to investigate the feasibility for providing a 32 feet wide width for the proposed driveway approach to West Dublin-Granville Road in the southwest corner of the site.
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5.) In conjunction with the pending traffic impact study, please investigate the feasibility for providing a 32 feet wide width for the proposed driveway approach to West Dublin-Granville Road in the southwest corner of the site for a minimum of 75 feet north of the edge of pavement for West Dublin-Granville Road.