Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-158
APPLICANT: Elmington Capital, c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from Staff and the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (ORD #1601-2025; Z24-070) for a multi-unit residential development. The requested variances reduce the parking and building setback lines and the perimeter yard for a proposed 198-unit apartment complex, with the reductions necessary due to a stream corridor protection zone that bisects the site. Staff notes the proposed site plan, which includes significant screening, preservation of natural elements, and hides parking to the greatest extent possible, and the proposed building elevations are consistent with the design guidelines of the North Central Plan (2002).
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.285, Perimeter yard, for the property located at 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-158).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-158, the owner of property at 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), is requesting a Council variance to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District and
WHEREAS, Section 3312.27, Parking setback line, requires a parking setback line of 25 feet along Sunbury Road, while the applicant proposes a reduced setback line of 15 feet, as shown on the submitted site plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.21, Building lines, requires a building setback line of 50 feet along Sunbury Road, while the applicant proposes a ...
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