Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV10-034
APPLICANT: Nina Masseria; c/o Michael Seamon, Architect; 870 Franklin Avenue; Columbus, Ohio 43205.
PROPOSED USE: Baked-goods store with seating and a real estate office.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a 2-story commercial structure zoned in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District. The applicant requests a Council variance to allow a baked goods store with seating on the first floor while maintaining an existing real estate office on the second floor. Variances for existing yard and area standards, parking lot related items to allow an existing gravel lot for employee parking, and a reduction of 15 required parking spaces are included in the request. The site is located within the planning area of the Near East Plan (2005), which contains a series of 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; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.39, Striping and marking; 3312.43, Required surface for parking; 3312.45, Wheel stop device; 3312.49 Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.01, Dumpster area; 3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.18 (E), Building lines; 3333.19 (a) (1), Building lines on corner lots; 3333.22, Maximum side yard required; 3333.23, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3333.27, Vision clearance, of the Columbus...
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