Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-142
APPLICANT: Babu Dahya & Martha McFerran; 43 Fallis Road; Columbus, OH 43214.
PROPOSED USE: Rooming house.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT IMPACT REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District and within the boundaries of the University District Zoning Overlay (UDZO). The requested Council variance will legitimize the existing use, and is required because the C-4 district does not allow residential uses unless they are located above certain commercial uses. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the University Area Plan (2015), which recommends “Neighborhood Mixed Use” land uses at this location. Staff supports the request as the existing residential component is compatible with the mix of residential uses in the surrounding neighborhood, and is consistent with the Plan's recommendation. Staff note that the site is also subject to the University Impact District Review Board for any exterior modifications.
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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 229 E. 11TH AVE. (43201), to allow a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-142).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-142, the owner of property at 229 E. 11TH AVE. (43201), is requesting a Council variance to allow a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, allows residential uses when located above certain commercial uses, but does not allow residential units when located on the first floor, while the applicant would like to legitimize an existing rooming house; and
WHEREAS, the University Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the University Impact District Review Board r...
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