Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV22-101
APPLICANT: Paloma; c/o Michael Shannon, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Storage in conjunction with a spa business.
5TH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a spa business in the C-4, Commercial District. The applicant proposes the use of a shipping container for accessory storage in the C-4, Commercial District. A Council variance is required because storage is not a permitted use in the C-4 district. The site is located in the West Fifth Avenue Urban Commercial Overlay (UCO) and within the boundaries of the 5th by Northwest Area Plan (2009), which recommends “Mixed Use” land uses at this location. The Plan includes early adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines. Staff supports the requested use as it is generally consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation, does not interfere with parking and maneuvering, and is limited to the size and location as shown on the submitted site plan.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4, permitted uses of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1197 W. 5TH AVE. (43212), to permit accessory storage in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV22-101).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV22-101, the owner of property at 1197 W. 5TH AVE. (43212), is requesting a Council variance to permit accessory storage in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, prohibits storage, while the applicant proposes to allow one accessory storage container in conjunction with a spa business, as shown on the site plan; and
WHEREAS, the 5th by Northwest Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because this request will not add a new or incompatible use...
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