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Council Variance Application: CV22-071
APPLICANT: Thomas & Robin Richey; 4955 Sunbury Road; Columbus, OH 43230.
PROPOSED USE: Craft classroom with workshop and accessory retail uses.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 8.0± acres site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R, Rural District as the result of recent annexation into the City of Columbus. The requested Council variance will permit a 910 square foot detached garage to be converted into space for knitting classes, workshops, and accessory retail sales. The site is within the planning boundaries of Northland I Area Plan (2014), which recommends “Low -Medium Density Residential” land uses at this location. The submitted site plan demonstrates seven parking spaces for the 910 square foot workshop space, exceeding the minimum parking required. The proposal results in the existing residential use remaining, with no new construction proposed, and the accessory space is well screened from the right-of-way and adjacent properties.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.02, R-rural district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4955 SUNBURY RD. (43230), to permit craft classroom, workshop, and accessory retail space in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV22-071).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV22-071, the owner of the property at 4955 SUNBURY RD. (43230), is requesting a Council Variance to permit craft classroom, workshop, and accessory retail space in the R, Rural District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.02, R-rural district, does not permit commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to convert a 910 square foot detached garage into craft classroom, workshop, and accessory retail space; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because the existing residential use will remain, no new buildings are proposed, and the accessory space is well screened from the right-of-way and adjacen...
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