Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-107
APPLICANT: Pilot Dogs, Inc., c/o Dustin Todd, Agent; 49 East Third Avenue; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Dormitory, accessory kennels, office, and medical use for guide dog training facility.
FRANKLINTON AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
EAST FRANKLINTON REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of four parcels, one undeveloped, one developed with a single-unit dwelling, and two developed with office buildings, all zoned in the EF, East Franklinton District within the Dodge Park Sub-District. The requested Council variance will allow dormitory use, offices, kennels, and outdoor runs, cages, or structures for open air confinement of animals, to be used in conjunction with an existing guide dog training facility operated by Pilot Dogs, located just east of the site at 577 West Town Street. The variance request is necessary because the proposed dormitory and kennel uses are not allowed within the Dodge Park Sub-District of the EF district. Additionally, an animal kennel or animal shelter with outdoor runs, cages or structures for open air confinement of animals requires a Special Permit from the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Due to the nature of this facility, the Special Permit requirement is being waived. The East Franklinton Creative Community District Plan (2012) recommends “Medium-Density Mixed Residential” land uses for this location. The East Franklinton Review Board has issued a Certificate of Approval for the variance request for the dormitory, accessory kennels, and outdoor runs as Pilot Dogs has been a staple part of this community for over sixty years. A Certificate of Approval will also be required for the building and site design as part of the site compliance review process.
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To grant a variance from the provisions of Sections 3323.19, Uses; and 3389.032, Animal kennel or animal shelter, of the Columbus City codes;...
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