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Council Variance Application: CV06-024
APPLICANT: Platinum Lodging LLC c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; Smith & Hale; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 725; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: One hundred twenty-eight (128) multi-family dwelling units.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant proposes a maximum of one hundred twenty-eight (128) multi-family dwelling units and parking in the M, Manufacturing District. A Council variance is necessary because multi-family dwellings are prohibited in the M, Manufacturing District. Variances to building lines and to limitations regarding building height and green space along Interstate 70 contained in City of Columbus Ordinance 516 - 86 are included as well. An extended stay hotel located just to the east of this site has established a residential element in the area. The applicants have agreed to have a rezoning filed and on the Council agenda by the end of January 2007. No recommendation is being made regarding the hardship aspect of this request.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M, Manufacturing districts, 3363.24, building lines and 3370.07, conditions and limitations; of the Columbus City Codes for the property located at 4770 HILTON CORPORATE DRIVE (43232), to permit a maximum of one hundred twenty eight dwelling units with reduced development standards in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance # CV06-024).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV06-024, the owner of property at 4770 HILTON CORPORATE DRIVE (43232), is requesting a Variance to permit a maximum of one hundred and twenty-eight (128) multi-family dwelling units with reduced development standards in the M, Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3363.01, M, Manufacturing District, prohibits apartment residential development, while the applicant proposes a maximum of...
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