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Council Variance Application: CV26-011
APPLICANT: Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC; c/o Ben Reale, Agent.; 3601 Rigby Road, Suite 300; Miamisburg, OH 45342.
PROPOSED USE: Accessory outdoor storage.
MIDEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a big-box retailer in the CAC, Community Activity Center. The applicant requests accessory outdoor storage uses, including a trailer, in conjunction with the retail business on this property. A Council variance is required because storage uses are not allowed in the CAC district. Additionally, the requested variance will facilitate an updated final site compliance plan to response to an active zoning code violation. While the Columbus Growth Strategy (2026), recommends “Mixed-Use 2” land uses at this location, staff notes that the outdoor storage uses are accessory to the existing retail business, are limited to the scope and scale as shown on the submitted site plan, are not visible from public streets, and will not add an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3616 E. BROAD ST. (43213), to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District (Council Variance #CV26-011).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV26-011, the owner of property at 3616 E. BROAD ST. (43213), is requesting a Council variance to allow for accessory outdoor storage in the CAC, Community Activity Center District; and
WHEREAS, Section 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table, does not allow storage uses in the CAC, Community Activity Center District, while the applicant proposes to allow accessory outdoor storage, in conjunction with a large retail business, as shown on the submitted site plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mideast Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departm...
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