Explanation
Council Variance Application CV26-020
APPLICANT: Homeport c/o Laura Comek, Atty.; 65 East State Street, Suite 850, Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Single and multi-unit residential development.
NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMISSION: Approval
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of twelve undeveloped parcels in the C-4, Commercial District, and one undeveloped parcel in the R-4, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the site to be developed with a mix of attached and detached single-unit dwellings and a 25-unit apartment building in the C-4 district, and a non-accessory parking lot in the R-4 District. The site is split into two areas; “Area East,” located on the east side of North Nelson Road, which proposes attached and detached single-unit dwellings, and “Area West,” located on the west side of North Nelson Road, which proposes the apartment building. The request includes variances to administrative requirements, landscaping and screening, maneuvering, parking setback, required parking, vision clearance, screening of mechanical systems, and building setbacks. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Columbus Growth Strategy (2026), which recommends “Mixed Use 1” land uses at this location and recommends that mixed use development should support a variety of mobility options, including walking, biking, and transit. Staff note the collaboration with the City’s Recreation and Parks Department and proximity to trail access, and public transit as factors for support.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 Commercial District; 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.03(D), Administrative requirements; 3312.21(A)(B)(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3321.09(B), Screening; 3321.11, Screening of mechanical systems; 3332.25, Required side yard...
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