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Council Variance Application: CV26-040
APPLICANT: Dominium; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120, New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Apartment Complex.
NORTHEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from Staff and the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning (Ordinance #2915-2026; Z26-040) to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District. The requested Council variance proposes a 318-unit apartment complex with increased building height, reduced building setback line along North Cassady Avenue, a bus shelter encroaching within the building setback line, and reduced perimeter yard. Staff supports the requested variance as the proposed building height, high level of landscaping and screening, and connection to trails and transit included in the project are consistent with the Columbus Growth Strategy’s (CGS) (2026) design guidelines for the Mixed Use 2 land use recommendation at this location, and the site is constrained due to flood plain along the western boundary of the site. Staff notes that the proposed building placement and design enable a trail connection to the Alum Creek greenway, and the proposed bus shelter along the site frontage supports transit access and creates a pedestrian-friendly streetscape.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.26, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2125 ACKLEY PL. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-040).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV26-040, the owner of property at 2125 ACKLEY PL. (43219), is requesting a Council variance to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential Distric...
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