Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV15-002
APPLICANT: John Massimiani, c/o Brent Racer, New Avenue Architects & Engineers; 4740 Reed Road, Suite 201; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwelling.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested variance will conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. A Council variance is necessary because residential uses are only permitted above specified commercial uses in the C-4, Commercial District. The site is located within the boundaries of the 5th by Northwest Area Plan (2009), which recommends single and two-unit residential development for this location. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from making improvements to the structure. The dwelling has been long established on this lot and is consistent with the residential uses that are prevalent in the surrounding neighborhood. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4, permitted uses; 3312.49, Minimum number of parking spaces required; and 3356.11, C-4 district setback lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1382 WESTWOOD AVENUE (43212), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District with reduced development standards (Council Variance # CV15-002).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV15-002, the owner of property at 1382 WESTWOOD AVENUE (43212), is requesting a Council variance to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District with reduced development standards; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, permits dwelling units only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to maintain an existing single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, Section...
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