Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV25-042
APPLICANT: EREG Housing Preservation LLC, c/o Thaddeus M. Boggs, Atty.; 10 West Broad Street, Fl. 23; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
NORTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 4.32± acre site consists of five parcels developed with single-unit dwellings and accessory buildings in the R-1, Residential District. The applicant proposes to develop the site with a multi-unit residential development consisting of 120 units for seniors. The variance is necessary because multi-unit residential uses are not allowed in the R-1, Residential District, and this request will allow the applicant to pursue competitive funding from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), conditioned upon filing a follow-up rezoning of the property to an appropriate zoning district for this use. The Northeast Area Plan (2007) recommends “Open Space” land uses at this location. Multi-unit residential development is inconsistent with this recommended land use; however, staff notes the existing residential use of the site, lack of public ownership of the parcels that constitute the site, and the institutional character of the proposed use as mitigating factors for support of the proposed use, and is therefore supportive of the request. The proposal is also consistent with the City’s goal of creating more housing in all areas of the city. This ordinance includes a condition that a Certificate of Zoning Clearance will not be issued until rezoning of the property is completed. Comments related to site design, building design, and other matters for the project will be provided at the time of rezoning.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district., of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4000-4022 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), to allow multi-unit residential uses in the R-1, Residential Distri...
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