Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV26-061
APPLICANT: Mohammad Khalil; 2961 Lake Hollow Road; Hilliard, OH 43026.
PROPOSED USE: Eating and drinking uses.
FAR WEST SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a veterinary hospital in the M-2, Manufacturing District. The requested Council variance will allow the site to be used for a hookah bar and café in the M-2 District. A Council variance is required because the M-2 district does not allow eating and drinking uses. A variance to reduce required parking from 65 to 40 spaces is also included in the request. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Columbus Growth Strategy (2026), which recommends “Industrial & Warehouse” land uses at this location. The property is slated to be rezoned to the IL, Industrial Light District with Zone-In, which does allow eating and drinking establishments of any size. Staff support the proposed Council variance because the site is slated for the IL, Industrial Light District with Zone In, and easting and drinking establishment uses are allowed in that district.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5230 RENNER RD. (43228), to allow an eating and drinking establishment with reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV26-061).
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WHEREAS, by application # CV26-061, the owner of the property at 5230 RENNER RD. (43228), is requesting a Variance to allow an eating and drinking establishment with reduced parking in the M-2, Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district, does not allow eating and drinking establishment uses, while the applicant proposes an eating and drinking establishment within the existing 4,830 square foot building, as shown on the ...
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