Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-082
APPLICANT: Andrew Cicerchi; 222 South Cypress Avenue; Columbus, OH 43223.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwelling.
FRANKLINTON AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested variance will conform an existing single-unit dwelling zoned in the C-4, Commercial District, with a small portion of the lot zoned in the AR-1, Apartment District. The requested Council variance will eliminate the nonconformity of the residential use in the commercial district. The site is within the planning area of the Franklinton Plan (2014), which recommends “Medium-High Density Residential” uses for this location. The dwelling has been long established on this lot and is consistent with the residential uses that are prevalent in the surrounding neighborhood. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from further improving the property. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4, permitted uses of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE (43223), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV18-082).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-082, the owner of property at 222 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE (43223), is requesting a Council variance to permit a single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, permits dwelling units only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to conform an existing single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the Franklinton Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area. The requested variance will conform an exist...
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