Explanation
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: The attached legislation is submitted for Council action.
APPLICANT: Juergan S. and Lori A. Baumann c/o Donald Plank, Esq., Shuler Plank & Brahm, 145 East Rich Street, Columbus, OH 43215
PROPOSED USE: To permit limited motor vehicle sales in conjunction with an existing single-family dwelling.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval. The 1.5+ acre site is developed with a single-family dwelling whose owner/resident is conducting a motor vehicle sales business on the property. This variance will allow limited sales of motor vehicles as a permitted use within the required yard and operation of the business inside the dwelling. This property, as well as the three residential properties to the east are designated for commercial use in the West Columbus Interim Development Concept: 1991 and commercial use is consistent with the commercially zoned and developed property on the south side of Roberts Road and east side of Hilliard-Rome Road. Staff recognizes the potential redevelopment of these lots under a consolidated rezoning to a commercial district. However, staff does not support this request noting that sales of motor vehicles in conjunction with a single-family dwelling represents an inappropriate land use.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.03, R-1, Residential District; 3332.34, Residential character; and 3342.08(c), Driveway, for the property located at 5436 ROBERTS ROAD (43026), to permit limited motor vehicle sales in conjunction with an existing single-family dwelling in the R-1, Residential District.
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WHEREAS, by application #CV02-048, the owner of property at 5436 ROBERTS ROAD (43026), is
requesting a Council Variance to permit limited motor vehicle sales in conjunction with an existing single-family dwelling in the R-1, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.03, R-1, Residential District, does not permit motor vehi...
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