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Council Variance Application: CV16-009
APPLICANT: Andre Irvin; 5714 Braymoore Drive; Galena, OH 43201.
PROPOSED USE: Athletic training and conditioning facility.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a 75,000 square foot multi-tenant office/warehouse building zoned in the M-2, Manufacturing District. The applicant proposes to occupy a 6,000 square foot tenant space with an athletic training and conditioning facility. A variance is necessary because the M-2 district does not permit exercise facilities and similar uses. The site is located within the planning area of the Northland I Area Plan (2014), which recommends warehouse flex uses at this location. The warehouse flex designation suggests flex warehouse and office space, lighter industrial, distribution and logistics uses in close proximity to major arterials. Staff supports this request noting that the proposed athletic training and conditioning facility is small in scale and compliments the existing office/warehouse uses on site. Similar Council variances permitting exercise and sports facilities in manufacturing districts have been supported and approved throughout the city.
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To grant a variance from the provisions of Section 3367.01, M-2, Manufacturing uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5095 WESTERVILLE ROAD (43231), to permit an athletic training and conditioning facility in an existing office/warehouse building in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance # CV16-009).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV16-009, the owner of property at 5095 WESTERVILLE ROAD (43231), is requesting a Council variance to permit up to 6,000 square feet of athletic training and conditioning facility in a 75,000 square foot office/warehouse building in the M-2, Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3367.01, M-2, Manufacturing district, does not permit an athletic training or conditioning facility, while the applicant...
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