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File #: 1236-2004    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 6/23/2004 In control: Zoning Committee
On agenda: 7/19/2004 Final action: 7/21/2004
Title: To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3, Residential District of Columbus City Codes for the property located at 1640 MOUND STREET (43205) to permit a temporary halfway house in the R-3, Residential District. (Council Variance # CV04-019)
Attachments: 1. ORD1236-2004Hdshp.pdf, 2. ORD1236-2004.zone.pdf, 3. ORD1236-2004gis.pdf, 4. ORD1236-2004ACrec.pdf, 5. ORD1236-2004prjdscl.pdf, 6. ORD1236-2004labels.pdf
Explanation

Council Variance Application: CV04-019

APPLICANT: Rock of Faith Baptist Church; c/o Donald T. Plank, Atty.; 145 East Rich Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215.

PROPOSED USE: Temporary Halfway House.

NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION: Approval.

CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant requests a Council variance to temporarily relocate a halfway house into a vacant building on an adjacent parcel while the existing halfway house is renovated for a period not to exceed 18 months. This temporary move involves no increase in the number of residents. This proposal will allow the residents to continue to reside near the halfway house under renovation, while the renovation itself will result in improved living conditions for the residents.



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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3, Residential District of Columbus City Codes for the property located at 1640 MOUND STREET (43205) to permit a temporary halfway house in the R-3, Residential District. (Council Variance # CV04-019)



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WHEREAS, by application #CV04-019 the owner of property at 1640 MOUND STREET (43205), is requesting a Council Variance to permit a temporary halfway house in the R-3, Residential District; and

WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3, Residential District, prohibits a temporary halfway house use, while the applicant proposes to use the existing structure for a temporary halfway house while renovation occurs on the existing halfway house; and

WHEREAS, the Near East Area Commission recommends approval of said ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the Applicants must obtain a Special Permit for said temporary halfway house; and

WHEREAS, the granting of said variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties or unreasonably inc...

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