Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV13-028
APPLICANT: JSDI 5th Ave Associates, LLC; c/o James V. Maniace, Atty.; 65 East State Street, Suite 100; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3363.01, M, manufacturing districts, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 965 & 1015 WEST FIFTH AVENUE(43212), to permit multi-unit residential development in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance # CV13-028).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV13-028, the owner of property at 965 & 1015 WEST FIFTH AVENUE (43212), is requesting a Council Variance to permit multi-unit residential development above first-floor commercial uses in the M, Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3363.01, M-manufacturing districts, prohibits multi-unit residential development, while the applicant proposes a mixed use building that includes multi-unit residential uses above first-floor commercial uses; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth By Northwest Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because the requested variance to allow mixed-use development meets the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan density and design considerations. Staff supports the proposed uses which will not add new or incompatible uses to the area; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, said variance will not adversely affect the surrounding property or surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the granting of said variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties or unreasonably increase the congestion of publ...
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