Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV04-029
APPLICANT: Ohio Health Corporation; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; 37 West Broad Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215
PROPOSED USE: Heliport.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant requests a variance to relocate their existing heliport approximately 110 feet to the southwest from the current location in order to decrease the transportation time for incoming helicopter-borne emergency patients. This action is necessary because Heliports are only permitted in C-4, Commercial and M, Manufacturing Districts.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3355.03, C-3, Commercial District; 3389.03, Field, park or arcade; of the Columbus City Codes for property located at 3535 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD (43214), being 62.650.339± acres located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and West North Broadway, to permit a hospital heliport in the C-3, Commercial District. (Council Variance # CV04-029)
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV04-029 the owner of property at 3535 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD (43214), is requesting a Council Variance to permit a heliport in the C-3, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3355.03, C-3, Commercial district, prohibits heliport use, while the applicant wishes to conform an existing heliport in the C-3, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3389.03, Field, park or arcade, prohibits heliport use in the C-3 Commercial District, while the applicant wishes to conform an existing heliport in the C-3, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval; and
WHEREAS, the granting of said variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent ...
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