Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-018
APPLICANT: Juliet Bullock, Juliet Bullock Architects; 4886 Olentangy Boulevard; Columbus, OH 43214.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a four-unit dwelling and two detached garages in the M, Manufacturing District, and is subject to Ordinance #0853-2006 (CV06-010), which proposed an additional three-unit dwelling on the property. The requested variance replaces the intended three-unit dwelling with a four-unit dwelling, for a total of eight units on the subject site. A Council Variance is necessary to allow multi-unit residential development in the M, Manufacturing District. Variances for front setbacks, drive aisle width, driveway width, maneuvering area, and minimum number of parking spaces are included in this request. The site is within the planning area of the Brewery District Plan (1992), which encourages mixed use development and residential character, and promotes opportunities for shared parking. Staff finds the requested variances to be supportable as they will allow multi-unit residential development that is consistent with similar residential infill in urban neighborhoods, and notes that this site is within the initial focus area of the Zone In initiative, and the contemplated mixed-use zoning designations will allow ground floor residential uses.
Title
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01 M-manufacturing districts; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13(B), Driveway; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3372.604(A), Setback requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1070 S. FRONT ST. (43206), to allow multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the M, Manufacturing District, and to repeal Ordinance #0853-2006 (CV06-010), passed on June 19, 2006, and ...
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