Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV14-066
APPLICANT: Jennifer Brodie; 101 East Moler Street; Columbus, OH 43207.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwelling.
COLUMBUS SOUTHSIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested variance will conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. A Council variance is necessary because dwellings are only permitted above specified commercial uses in the C-4, Commercial District. The site is within the planning area of the South Side Plan (2014), which recommends "Neighborhood Mixed Use," a designation that includes residential uses. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from making improvements to the structure. The dwelling has been long established on this lot, and is consistent with the residential uses that are prevalent in the surrounding neighborhood. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4, permitted uses; and 3312.49, Minimum number of parking spaces required; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 101 EAST MOLER STREET (43207), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District with a one-space parking reduction and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV14-066).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV14-066, the owner of property at 101 EAST MOLER STREET (43207), is requesting a Council variance to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District with a one-space parking reduction; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, permits dwelling units only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to maintain an existing single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, Section 3312.49, Minimum number of parking spaces required, requires two (2) parking spaces per dwel...
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