Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV13-040
APPLICANT: WTOL, LLC; c/o Donald Plank, Atty; Plank Law Firm, LPA; 145 E. Rich Street, 3rd Floor; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Self-storage and vehicle parking and storage.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is zoned C-4, Commercial District, and is developed with a partially vacant retail center. The requested Council Variance will allow 70,350 square feet of the existing structure to be used for self-storage and the existing north parking lot for vehicle storage. The site is located within the planning area of Scioto Southland Plan (2007), which recommends mixed-use regional commercial development for this location. Although the proposal is not consistent with land use recommendations of Scioto Southland Plan, it should be noted that the site will still incorporate retail development in the remaining 24,150 square feet along South High Street. With the proposed site design and incorporation of parking lot screening, Staff is confident that the proposal will integrate well with the area. Furthermore, the requested variance will put a largely vacant tract and structure back into productive use. This ordinance also provides a variance to the minimum setback of an existing sign from fifteen (15) feet to nine (9) feet that is rendered non-conforming due to right of way dedication. Due to these factors, and the ease of conversion back to retail use if market conditions allow, Staff supports the requested variances and deviation from the Plan’s land use recommendations.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4, Permitted Uses; 3312.27, Parking Setback Line; 3372.804, Setback Requirements; and 3377.05, Tables of Elements for On-premise Ground Signs, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3469 S. HIGH STREET (43207), to allow a self-storage facility and vehicle parking and storage with r...
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