Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV14-030
APPLICANT: David Chew, 451 Spirits LLC; c/o David Kerr Architect, LLC; 3225 Scioto Run Boulevard; Hilliard, OH 43026.
PROPOSED USE: Distillery.
CLINTONVILLE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant is requesting a Council Variance to allow a distillery in the C-4 Commercial District. Such a use is only permitted in the M, and M-1 Manufacturing districts. The proposed distillery is for production only. The site is within the planning area of The Clintonville Neighborhood Plan (2009), which recommends mixed uses for this location. Staff finds the proposed use consistent and compatible with the uses in the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, of the Columbus City Codes for the property located at 590 OAKLAND PARK AVENUE (43214), to permit a distillery in the C-4, Commercial District.
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV14-030, the owner of property at 590 OAKLAND PARK AVENUE (43214), is requesting a Council Variance to permit a distillery in the C-4 Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted uses, does not permit a distillery use, while the applicant proposes a distillery use; and
WHEREAS, the Clintonville Area Commission recommends approval of said ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said ordinance because the site is within the planning area of The Clintonville Neighborhood Plan (2009), which recommends mixed uses for this location. Staff finds the proposed use consistent and compatible with the uses in the area; and
WHEREAS, the granting of said variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties or unreasonably increase the congestion of public streets, or unreasonably diminish or impair established property v...
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