Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-152
APPLICANT: 325 Livingston, LLC; c/o Jackson B. Reynolds III, Atty.; 37 West Broad Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwellings.
GERMAN VILLAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with two single-unit dwellings which have been historically used as offices in the C-4, Commercial District. The requested variance will allow the dwelling use to be restored, and is necessary because residential uses are only allowed above specified commercial uses in the C-4, Commercial District. The request also includes variances for driveway, landscaping and screening, and building setback lines. The site is located within the boundaries of the German Village Historic District, which does not contain a Council adopted land use plan. Staff supports the proposed variances as the dwellings are consistent with the residential uses in the surrounding neighborhood and the request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area. Staff notes that a Certificate of Appropriateness for any exterior building modifications is required from the German Village Commission.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3356.05(C), C-4 district development limitations; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; and 3356.11(A)(3), C-4 district setback lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 325 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43215), to allow single-unit dwellings with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-152).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-152, the owner of property at 325 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43215), is requesting a Council variance to allow two single-unit dwellings with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, allows dwelling uni...
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