Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV14-026
APPLICANT: Continental Bell, Ltd.; c/o David L. Hodge, Atty.; Smith & Hale, LLC; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460, Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Apartment complex with reduced setbacks.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning (Ord. No. 2263-2014, Z14-021) to the AR-2, Apartment Residential District. The applicant proposes to build an apartment complex with up to 105 units. In order to develop the site consistent with the established development pattern, and to allow for better utilization of interior space for the residents, variances to reduce the required building lines and perimeter yard are proposed. These reductions are supportable because the development trend in the area is resulting in a mixed-use pattern, including higher density housing within close proximity to commercial uses. The requested variances are reflective of higher-density infill developments in urban neighborhoods.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1281 EDGEHILL ROAD (43212), to permit reduced setbacks for an apartment complex in the AR-2, Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV14-026).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV14-026, the owner of property at 1281 EDGEHILL ROAD (43212), is requesting a Council Variance to permit reduced setbacks for an apartment complex in the AR-2, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3333.18, Building lines, requires a building line of twenty-five (25) ten (10) feet along Edgehill Road and Norton Avenue, while the applicant proposes...
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