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Council Variance Application: CV12-034
APPLICANT: Charlie Leslie; 222 East Eleventh Avenue; Columbus, OH 43201.
PROPOSED USE: To conform an existing single-unit dwelling.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant seeks a Council variance to conform an existing single- unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. This building has been historically used as a residence and there is adequate parking at the site. A similar Council variance for the adjacent property to the east was supported by Staff and approved by City Council in 2009. A hardship exists because improvements to the non-conforming structure cannot be completed nor can the applicants get occupancy unless the Council Variance is granted.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, of the Columbus City Codes for the property located at 225 EAST ELEVENTH AVENUE (43201), to conform a single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. (Council Variance #CV12-034)
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV12-034 the owner of property at 225 EAST ELEVENTH AVENUE (43201), is requesting a Council Variance to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District.; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, permits dwellings only above commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to continue using the existing single- unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District entirely for residential use; and
WHEREAS, this Council Variance would permit a single unit dwelling in an existing residential building in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the University Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because this building has been historically used as a residence and there is adequate parking at the site. A s...
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