Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV15-012
APPLICANT: Bhakti Bania, Architect; 2029 Riverside Drive, Suite 202; Columbus, OH 43221.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning (Ordinance No. 3035-2015; Z15-011) to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District. The subject site, which is located in the University Planning Overlay, is proposed for development with two eight-unit apartment buildings as indicated on the attached site plan. Variances are requested for reduced parking and building setback lines in conjunction with the AR-1 district. Staff recognizes the difficulty with an urban in-fill development site that has three public-street frontages being able to comply with all applicable setback requirements. The site design provides recreational space for tenants, is consistent with setbacks of adjacent residential developments, and follows the University District Plan (2015) land use recommendation for medium intensity residential uses for this location.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27(1), Parking setback line; and 3372.565, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1530 NORTH GRANT AVENUE (43201), to permit multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance # CV15-012). (REPEALED BY ORD. 2833-2016; PASSED 12/12/2016)
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV15-012, the owner of property at 1530 NORTH GRANT AVENUE (43201), is requesting a Council variance to permit multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 33...
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