Explanation
Council Variance Application CV21-069
APPLICANT: Daniel Defallo; 2573 Indianola Avenue; Columbus, OH 43202.
PROPOSED USE: Conform an existing single-unit dwelling.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested variance will conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. The site is subject to the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) subarea of the University District Zoning Overlay (UDZO). A Council variance is necessary because residential uses are only permitted above specified commercial uses in the C-4 district. The site is within the planning boundaries of the University District Plan (2015), which recommends “Neighborhood Mixed Use” land uses at this location. The residential use of this property has been long established on this lot, and 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 Section 3356.03, C-4, permitted uses; for the property located at 2573 INDIANOLA AVE. (43202), to permit a single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV21-069).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV21-069, the owner of property at 2573 INDIANOLA AVE. (43202), is requesting a Council variance to permit a single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, permits dwelling units only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to conform an existing single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the University Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area and will conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, said variance will not adversely affect the surrounding property or surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the granting of said variance wil...
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