Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV26-003
APPLICANT: Fireland High, LLC; c/o Elizabeth Seedorf, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Flex warehouse and storage.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a contractor’s office buildings in the CAC, Community Activity Center District. The requested Council variance will allow the construction of two buildings that will be used for warehouse flex, office, and contractor’s storage. A Council variance is required because storage and warehousing uses are not allowed in the CAC district. Variances to abutting residential district setbacks, surface parking setbacks, public entry, landscaping buffer, and increased fence height are included in the request. The Columbus Growth Strategy (2026) recommends “Mixed-Use 2” land uses at this location. While warehouse and storage uses are not allowed in the CAC district, staff notes the following: that the proposed development includes office components; that all storage uses will be contained within buildings that are located behind the principal office building; and that the adjacent SR, Suburban Residential District is undeveloped, and likely will remain undeveloped given its location in the floodway and proximity to heavy industrial uses. Additionally, the plan demonstrates the addition of sidewalks along South High Street and Service Road B, adding to a more walkable environment. The request will not introduce incompatible use to the surrounding area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 34.E.20.030.C.1.a, General Requirements, Ground Floor Design; 34.E.20.030.J.2, General Requirements, Miscellaneous; 34.E.20.080.C, Community Activity Center (CAC), Building Placement; 34.E.20.080.G, Community Activity Center (CAC), On-Site Parking; 34.F.40.030.A.1.a, Procedures for Large S...
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