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Council Variance Application: CV03-049
APPLICANT: John C. Rosenberger; 804 City Park Avenue; Columbus, Ohio 43206.
PROPOSED USE: Twelve unit multi-family development in the C-4, Commercial District.
BREWERY DISTRICT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The proposed multi-family development is located within a section of South High Street developed with a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Many of the structures are older dwellings converted into offices, apartment buildings, and other uses. The Applicant will consolidate two older structures into the proposal, as requested by the Brewery District Commission. The proposed use is consistant with the mixed use development pattern of the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, 3342.08, Driveway, and 3372.609, Setback requirements, for the property located at 866-874 SOUTH HIGH STREET (43206), to permit an 12-unit multi-family dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance # CV03-049).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV03-049, the owner of property at 866-874 SOUTH HIGH STREET (43206), is requesting a Council variance to permit a 12-unit multi-family residential dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, prohibits residential use of the first floor, while the applicant proposes a multi-family development with residential use of all floors; and
WHEREAS, Section 3342.08, Driveway, requires a driveway that serves a parking lot designed so that vehicles entering or leaving parking lot will be traveling in a forward motion, while the applicant proposes two five-space parking areas in which cars will need to back into pearl alley; and
WHEREAS, Section 3372.609, Setback requirements, requires a minimum building setback of zero (0) feet and a maximum building setback of ten (10) feet, while ...
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