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Council Variance Application: CV23-105
APPLICANT: Alex Bloom; 2200 12th Court North, Suite 404; Arlington, VA 22201.
PROPOSED USE: Conform existing two-unit dwelling.
NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a two-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. The requested Council variance will conform the existing dwelling and will alleviate difficulties with obtaining financing and complying with banking institution policies. A Council variance is required because the C-4 district does not allow ground floor residential uses. The site is within the planning boundaries of the North Central Plan (2002), which recommends “Neighborhood Commercial Services” at this location. Staff supports the requested use as it will conform an existing use that is compatible with the surrounding development in the neighborhood. Staff also 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.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2229-2231 E. 5TH AVE. (43219), to conform an existing two-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-105).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-105, the owner of the property at 2229-2231 E. 5TH AVE. (43219), is requesting a Variance to conform an existing two-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, does not allow ground floor residential uses, while the applicant proposes to maintain an existing two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the North Central Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval of the requested variance because the request conforms an existing use that is compatible with the surrounding developmen...
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