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Council Variance Application: CV07-007
APPLICANT: Jeffrey & Elizabeth McClellan; 500 Reinhard Avenue; Columbus, Ohio 43206.
PROPOSED USE: Single-family dwelling.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This request will permit an existing single-family dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. A Council variance is necessary in that a single-family dwelling is not a permitted use in the C-4, Commercial District. The Greater Parsons Avenue - Area Vision Plan (2006) recommends renovation and continued use of housing in the commercial corridor without undue restrictions. Approval of this request will not add an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4, Permitted Uses, for the property located at 500 REINHARD AVENUE (43206), to permit an existing single-family dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. (Council Variance # CV07-007)
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV07-007, the owner of property at 500 REINHARD AVENUE (43206), is requesting a Council Variance to permit an existing single-family dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4, Commercial District, prohibits single-family dwellings, while the applicant proposes to maintain an existing single-family dwelling; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because this request will not add an incompatible use to the area. This request will permit an existing single-family dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. A Council variance is necessary in that a single-family dwelling is not a permitted use in the C-4, Commercial District. The Greater Parsons Avenue - Area Vision Plan (2006) allows renovation and continued use of housing in the commercial corridor without undue restrictions; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, said variance will not adversely affect the...
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