Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV19-031
APPLICANT: William A. Silva; 1697 Franklin Park South; Columbus, OH 43205.
PROPOSED USE: Eating and drinking establishment, general office, and farmers market.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single parcel containing a commercial structure and greenspace zoned ARLD, Apartment Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit the entire building to be used as an eating and drinking establishment and/or office while still allowing for the potential future use to return to residential. A portion of the parcel will be converted to an outside patio, and the remaining greenspace may be utilized for a pop-up farmers market. Standard variances have also been incorporated to reduce vision clearance, building lines, side and rear yard requirements, and the number of required parking spaces from 17 to 0. The site is located within the planning area of the Near East Plan (2005), which provides criteria that can be used to determine if proposed commercial uses should be supported within residential areas. Key factors include whether the structure has a history of commercial activity and parking considerations. This request can be supported because the proposal includes a renovated commercial building, brings a desirable business to the area, and is located in a dense, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood.
Title
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD, and AR-1, apartment residential district use; 3312.49 Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.23, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1236 OAK ST. (43205), to permit eating and drinking establishment, general office, and far...
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