Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV12-022
APPLICANT: Bertha Powell; 2330 Sunbury Road; Columbus, OH 43219.
PROPOSED USE: Shared living facility.
NORTH EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested Council variance will allow the continued use of a shared living facility for eight residents in a single-unit dwelling zoned in the R-1, Residential District. The request also includes a reduction in the minimum number of parking spaces which is justified because the residents do not have cars. The R-1, Residential District only allows residential care facilities which are for five residents or less. Shared living facilities, which are for six or more residents, must be located within the AR-3, AR-4 or AR-O, Apartment Residential Districts. The applicant is licensed by the Veterans Administration and the State of Ohio to offer housing for persons with mental issues with a network of support that promotes recovery, health, and responsible living. The request will allow the applicant to continue serving the current clientele. The site is located within the planning area of The Northeast Area Plan (2007), which proposes a mixed-use neighborhood center for this location. Until such time that a transition occurs from residential to commercial development, retaining the underlying zoning classification ensures that the residential character of the existing neighborhood will be maintained. No recommendation is being made on the hardship aspect of this request.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.03, R-1, Residential district; and 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City codes, for the property located at 2322 SUNBURY ROAD (43219), to permit a shared living facility with reduced parking in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance # CV1...
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