Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV26-016
APPLICANT: Ohio Historical Society; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; 172 East State Street, Suite 550; Columbus, OH 43215 .
PROPOSED USE: Primary and non-accessory parking.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of three parcels: one developed with the Poindexter Village Museum (Parcel 1), one with a parking lot (Parcel 3), and one with a multi-unit residential development (Parcel 4), all zoned in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District. The applicant requests a Council variance to allow parking as the primary use of Parcel 3, and to allow off-site parking (non-accessory parking) on Parcels 1 and 4. Variances for dumpster location, drive aisle, driveway, parking lot landscaping and screening, maneuvering, parking setbacks, parking space, required parking, vision clearance, building setbacks, required side yards, side or rear yard obstruction, and perimeter yard are also included in this request. The site is located within the boundaries of the Columbus Growth Strategy (2026), which recommends “Mixed Use 1” land uses at this location. Staff supports the requested variances as the proposed parking arrangement will help serve multiple uses at the same time and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, AR-12, ARLD, and AR-1 Apartment residential district use; 3312.01, Dumpster Area; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.21(A)(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.22, Required side yards; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 290 N. CHAMPION AVE. (43203), to allow primary and non-accessory parking with reduced devel...
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