Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV21-075
APPLICANT: Jeanne Cabral; 2939 Bexley Park Road; Columbus, OH 43209.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling and mixed-use building on one lot.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a two-unit dwelling and a mixed-use building which consists of retail uses on the ground floor and two dwelling units on the second floor in the R-3, Residential District. This site is subject to a code violation for lack of zoning clearance for the on-site dumpster. The requested Council variance will conform the existing development, including up to 1,200 square feet of first floor retail, carry-out, or office uses and two-second-story dwelling units in a mixed-use building with accessory storage, and a two-unit dwelling on the western side of the property. Variances to reduce the required number of parking spaces, vision clearance, lot area, building lines, side yard, and rear yard are included in this request. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Hilltop Land Use Plan (2019), which recommends “Medium-High Density Residential (16-24 du/ac)” land uses at this location, consistent with the established residential uses on the property. Additionally, the Plan includes adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018) which speak to pedestrian connections, bicycle racks, and landscaping. Staff supports the proposal as the site plan includes a sidewalk along Palmetto Street with pedestrian connections to both structures, a bike rack to offset the requested parking reduction, and a tree in the rear yard, all consistent with C2P2 Design Guidelines.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision cl...
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