Explanation
Council Variance Application CV23-124
APPLICANT: HWP, INC; c/o Kelton D. Waller, Agent; 32 North 17th Street; Columbus, OH 43203
PROPOSED USE: Mixed-use development.
LIVINGSTON AVENUE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is currently developed with a 1,000 square foot commercial building in the R-3, Residential District. The applicant proposes to expand the existing commercial structure resulting in a total of 2,000 square feet of eating and drinking establishment space on the first floor, with one dwelling unit each on the second and third floors (two total units). A Council variance is required because the R-3 district does not allow commercial uses and only allows one single-unit dwelling as a principal residential use. Variances to lot width, lot area, building lines, minimum required side yards, and a parking space reduction from 31 required to three provided spaces are included in this request. The site is located with the planning area of the Near Southside Plan (2011), which recommends “Medium Density Mixed Residential” land uses for this location, and includes adoption of Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). While the proposed use is not entirely consistent with the Plan’s recommendation, staff notes the proposed building expansion is consistent with C2P2 Design Guidelines stating that building additions should be based on nearby structures in terms of height, setback, width and overall size. Additionally, the parking variance is supported with additional bike racks being provided on-site.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property locate...
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