Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV05-036
APPLICANT: Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc; c/o Michael Sucharski; 920 Goodale Boulevard; Columbus, Ohio 43212.
PROPOSED USE: To allow a natural gas regulator station in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The existing natural gas regulator station has been in use since the 1970's. The proposed station is adjacent, to the west, of the existing station. Population growth in the area has resulted in the need for an improved station. The Rocky Fork Blacklick Accord Implementation Panel supports the proposed station. The applicant is providing landscaping and building designs to provide compatibility with the surrounding area. The natural gas regulator station will not bring a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4, Commercial District; 3342.16, Parking lot; 3342.17, Parking lot screening; 3342.23, Striping and marking and 3342.24, Surface, for the property located at 6081 CENTRAL COLLEGE ROAD (43054), to permit a natural gas regulator station in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance # CV05-036).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV05-036, the owner of property at 6081 CENTRAL COLLEGE ROAD (43054), is requesting a Council variance to permit a natural gas regulator station in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 0588-01 (Rezoning Application Z95-102A), Section 3356.03, C-4, Commercial District is utilized to identify the specific uses permitted in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, while the applicant desires to permit a natural gas regulator station, an institutional use, in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4, Commercial District, prohibits a natural gas regulator station, while the applicant proposes to develop a natu...
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