Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-014
APPLICANT: Michael Rhodes; c/o Guy Allison, Agent; 175 S. 3rd Street, Suite 200; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Limited retail and manufacturing uses.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a warehouse in the M-2, Manufacturing District, and is located within the I-670 Graphics Control Overlay. The requested Council variance will allow 986 square feet of retail space in the M-2 district. A Council variance is required because the M-2 district does not allow retail uses. The proposal also includes 6,200 square feet of indoor fitness space, 6,248 square feet of warehouse space, and 800 square feet of office space. Variances to reduce required parking from 40 required to 22 provided spaces, reduce the parking setback line, and to reduce outdoor storage setbacks, are also included in the request. Staff supports the variance request as the retail component is secondary to the proposed warehouse, office, and fitness uses included in the proposal, and is not considered to be an introduction of an incompatible use to the area. Additionally, increased bicycle parking is provided and is a mitigating factor for the requested parking space reduction.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3367.15(B), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions; and 3367.29, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 424 WOODLAND AVE. (43203), to allow retail use with reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-014).
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WHEREAS, by application # CV24-014, the owner of the property at 424 WOODLAND AVE. (43203), is requesting a Variance to allow retail use with reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing...
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