Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV15-029
APPLICANT: Victoria Hink; c/o Brian Linhart, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Eating and drinking establishment with three apartments above.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a mixed-use commercial structure with three second-story apartments in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit conversion of an existing retail space to an eating and drinking establishment while maintaining the existing residential units. Variances for setbacks, vision clearance, yard and area standards, and a reduction of 36 required parking spaces are included in the request. The site is located within the planning area of the Near East Plan (2005), which contains a series of criteria that can be used to determine if proposed commercial uses should be supported within residential areas. Key factors include whether the structure has a history of commercial activity and parking considerations. This request can be supported because the proposal includes a renovated commercial building, brings a desirable business to the area, and is located in a dense, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. Maintaining the site’s mixed commercial and residential uses is consistent with the development pattern of the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18, Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 901-903 OAK STREET (43205), to permit an eating and drinking establ...
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