Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV05-072
APPLICANT: Charles & Jennifer Walters; c/o Jackson B. Reynolds, III, Attorney; Smith & Hale; 37 West Broad Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Limited commercial uses.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This variance permits limited commercial and office uses within the existing historical buildings on the property. A maximum of a 10% building expansion is allowed for future improvements. The proposed development standards include setbacks, landscaping, street trees, internal sidewalks, a no disturb zone for the creek, access and lighting that provide compatibility with the surrounding properties.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.02, R, Residential District of the Columbus City codes for the property located at 5558 GENDER ROAD (43110), to permit limited commercial uses in the R, Residential District and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance # CV05-072)
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WHEREAS, by application #CV05-072, the owner of the property at 5558 GENDER ROAD (43110), is requesting a Variance to permit limited commercial uses in the R, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.02, R, Residential District, prohibits commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to allow limited commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass this ordinance due to a loan closing scheduled for the property, for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking to utilize the existing historical buildings on the property for limited commercial uses and meeting the required development standards; and
WHEREAS, the City departments recommend approval because this variance permits limited commercial and office uses ...
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