Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV07-051
APPLICANT: City of Columbus; c/o John Waddy, Jr., Atty.; 111 Hamilton Park; Columbus, Ohio 43203.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-family development.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This is a request to conform an existing apartment building, which is in the process of being converted from an 18-unit to a 12-unit building, in the R-2F, Residential District. The R-2F district does not permit more than two (2) dwelling-units on one lot or more than two-dwelling units in one building. The building has been utilized as an apartment for many years. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, Residential district, for the property located at 102-128 HAMILTON AVENUE (43203), to permit an existing apartment house in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency .
(Council Variance # CV07-051)
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV07-051, the owner of property at 102-128 HAMILTON AVENUE (43203), is requesting a Council Variance to permit an existing apartment house in the R-2F, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.037, R-2F, Residential District, prohibits apartment houses, while the applicant proposes to conform an apartment house; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass this ordinance due to the pending sell of the property that will be lost if legislation is not passed and be signed on or before January 17, 2008 for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Near East Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because t...
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