Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-156
APPLICANT: Crew SC Training Company c/o David Hodge, Atty.; Underhill and Hodge, LLC; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Private athletic fields and associated uses.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with portions of parking lots and private athletic fields in the R-4, Residential District adjacent to Historic Crew Stadium which was established by Council Variance Ordinance #836-99 (CV98-031A). The requested Council variance will allow for the construction of additional athletic fields and their associated uses, including but not limited to storage of maintenance and sporting equipment. A Council variance is required because the R-4 district does not allow private athletic fields as a primary use, noting that athletic facilities on public parkland are allowed. There is currently no Council adopted land use recommendation at this location. Staff supports the proposal as it will not introduce incompatible uses to the area, and will aid in the preparation for the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in July of 2024. Additionally, staff supports the use of the Council variance process for timing purposes, but does condition support on a follow-up rezoning to an appropriate zoning district as detailed in Section 4 of this ordinance.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.039, R-4 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2121 VELMA AVE. (43211), to allow private athletic fields and their associated uses in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-156).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-156, the owner of the property at 2121 VELMA AVE. (43211), is requesting a Variance to allow private athletic fields and their associated uses in the R-4, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.039, R-4, residential district, does not allow athletic fields, while the applicant propos...
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