Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV25-107
APPLICANT: Gregory Peck; c/o Janine White, Agent; 290 West Nationwide Boulevard; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Natural gas regulation station.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of two parcels, each developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R, Rural District. The site is split by a third parcel developed with an existing natural gas regulation station located within Perry Township, and is not subject to this request. The requested Council variance will allow expansion of that natural gas regulation station. A Council variance is required because the R district does not allow institutional uses. Variances to lot area and side yard obstruction are also included in this request. Although the proposal is inconsistent with The Northwest Plan’s (2016) land use recommendation of “Low Density Residential,” staff recognizes that this proposal represents an expansion of an existing regulating station, and that the proposal does not introduce a new incompatible use. Population growth in the area has resulted in the need for an expanded regulation station which will help facilitate more residential growth.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R, rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4901 & 4925 POSTLEWAITE RD. (43235), to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-107).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV25-107, the owner of property at 4901 & 4925 POSTLEWAITE RD. (43235), requests a Council variance to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.02, R, rural district, prohibits institutional uses, while the applicant proposes the expansion of an existing natura...
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