Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV12-007
APPLICANT: David J. Lewis; c/o Eric Gledhill, Agent; 730 South High Street; Columbus, OH 43206.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwelling.
BREWERY DISTRICT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested variance will conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. A Council variance is necessary because dwellings are only permitted above specified commercial uses in the C-4, Commercial District. The site is located within the High Street Corridor Subarea of the Southern Tier of the Brewery District Plan (1992), which states that the current zoning does not accurately represent the existing residential uses, and emphasizes the residential character of the area. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from making improvements to the structure. The dwelling has been long established on this lot, and is consistent with the residential uses that are prevalent in the surrounding neighborhood. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4, permitted uses; 3312.49, Minimum number of parking spaces required; and 3356.11, C-4 district setback lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 723 SOUTH PEARL STREET (43206), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District with reduced development standards (Council Variance # CV12-007).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV12-007, the owner of property at 723 SOUTH PEARL STREET (43206) is requesting a Council variance to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District with reduced development standards; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, permits dwelling units only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant propos...
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