Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV12-031
APPLICANT: Hudson Square LLC; c/o Jill Tangeman, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street, P.O. Box 1008; Columbus, Ohio 43216.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development with a reduced perimeter yard.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The subject site is being rezoned to the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District. The applicant is requesting a concurrent Council variance to reduce the perimeter yard along the south property line. Staff supports this variance because there will still be 35 feet left between the buildings in this development and the multi-unit development to the south which serves as a sufficient separation.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 5115 WARNER ROAD (43081), to permit multi-unit residential development with a reduced perimeter yard in the L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District. (Council Variance # CV12-031).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV12-031, the owner of property at 5115 WARNER ROAD (43081), is requesting a Variance concurrent with rezoning Z12-037 to permit multi-unit development with a reduced perimeter yard; and
WHEREAS, Section 3333.255, Perimeter yard, requires a twenty-five (25) foot perimeter yard, while the applicant proposes reduced perimeter yard of ten (10) feet; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval for this concurrent Council variance for a reduced perimeter yard because there will still be 35 feet left between the buildings in this development and the multi-unit development to the south; and
WHEREAS, Rocky Fork / Blacklick Accord Panel recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and Certificate of Zoning Clearance for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, said variance will not adversely affect the...
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