Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-053
APPLICANT: Daniel Mayer; 1250 Chambers Road, Suite 250; Columbus, Ohio 43212.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a five-unit apartment building in the C-4, Commercial District. The proposal includes the addition of three units to the existing building with variances for ground floor residential use, reduced building and parking setbacks, and reduced parking from 12 to five spaces. A variance is necessary because the C-4 district does not allow ground-floor residential uses. The site is within the planning area of the Hilltop Land Use Plan (2019), which recommends “Mixed Use 1” at this location. While the proposed density is greater than what is recommended at this location (24 units per acre), the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018) consider support for proposals with a higher density than recommended when they have a high quality of design. The request includes commitments to a site plan and building elevations that are consistent with C2P2 design guidelines. Staff also notes the proposal is consistent with City initiatives to add more housing units in all areas of the city.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3356.11, C-4 district setback lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 737-739 S. TERRACE AVE. (43204), to allow an apartment building with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-053).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-053, the owner of the property at 737-739 S. TERRACE AVE. (43204), is requesting a Variance to allow and apartment building with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District; and
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