Explanation
Council Variance Application CV25-066
APPLICANT: Connie J Klema, Atty.; P.O. Box 991; Pataskala, OH 43062.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a hotel in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District. The requested Council Variance will allow a multi-unit residential development with a maximum of 306 dwelling units, while retaining existing commercial spaces. A Council variance is required because ground floor residential uses are not allowed in this CPD district, which specifically allows for C-4 commercial uses, as approved by Ordinance #1145-82 (Z81-115). Additionally, a variance to reduce required parking from 823 spaces to 558 provided parking spaces is included in the request. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Far North Area Plan (2014), which recommends “Employment Center” land uses at this location. Although the proposed use is inconsistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation, staff recognizes the adaptive reuse of the existing structure and compatibility with other nearby high-density residential uses as mitigating factors for support of the use. The request is also consistent with City priorities for providing more housing units.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 175 HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), to allow ground floor residential uses with reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-066).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV25-066, the owner of property at 175 HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), is requesting a Council variance to allow ground floor residential uses with reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, prohibits residential ...
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