Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV20-010
APPLICANT: Ohio Community Development Finance Fund; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Company, Inc.; 411 East Town Street, First Floor; Columbus, OH 43215, and Jeffrey Mohrman, Atty.; Ohio Community Development; 175 South Third Street, Suite 1200; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development and fitness facility.
FRANKLINTON AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of four undeveloped parcels zoned in the C-4, Commercial District. The applicant requests a Council variance to permit the construction of a multi-unit residential development with ground floor residential uses and a commercial fitness facility. Ordinance #1972-2019 (CV19-059) has already been approved for the apartment building; however, the applicant is requesting to reduce the number of dwelling units from 42 to 40, reduce the number of parking spaces provided from 42 to 19, and increase the commercial fitness facility and leasing office from 800 square feet to 1,000 square feet. A Council variance is necessary to permit an apartment building with a fitness facility and leasing office, both of which may be used for off-premise residents, on the first floor, as residential uses are only allowed within commercial districts when above certain commercial uses. Also included in the request are variances for increased building height, a reduction in the required number of parking spaces from 64 spaces to 19, and reduced building setbacks. The site is within the planning area of the West Franklinton Plan (2014), which recommends “Regional Mixed Use” at this location. Additionally, this site is subject to the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines. Staff supports the proposal as the use and density are consistent with the Plan recommendations, and the proposed height is compatible with surrounding properties and the general development pat...
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