Explanation
APPLICANT: Elmer Blankenship; 475 Hosack Street; Columbus, OH 43207.
PROPOSED USE: To conform a single-unit dwelling in the M, Manufacturing District and to allow an addition.
SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant is applying for a Council variance to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the M, Manufacturing District so they may construct an addition to it. The site lies within the boundaries of the South Side Plan (2002). The Plan does not address this specific site, but it does provide recommendations that generally support the preservation of existing residential areas such as this. The M, Manufacturing District does not reflect the development pattern of the area. Staff finds that it would be too burdensome on this property owner to rezone this site and believes a City sponsored rezoning of the area is more appropriate.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3363.01, M-Manufacturing district; of the Columbus City Codes for property located at 475 HOSACK STREET (43207), to conform a single-unit dwelling in the M, Manufacturing District. (Council Variance # CV10-039)
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV10-039, the owner of property at 475 HOSACK STREET (43207), is requesting a Council variance to permit a single-unit dwelling in the M, Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3363.01, M-Manufacturing districts, prohibits residential development, while the applicant proposes to conform an existing single-unit dwelling and add on to it; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, the South Side Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because the M, Manufacturing District does not reflect the develo...
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