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Council Variance Application: CV16-013
APPLICANT: Edna I. Cranford; 1875 Woodland Avenue; Columbus, OH 43219.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwelling.
NORTH CENTRAL 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 residential uses are only permitted above specified commercial uses in the C-4, Commercial District. The site is located within the boundaries of the North Central Plan (2002), which recommends “Single-Family Residential” development for this location. 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 Section 3356.03, C-4, permitted uses; for the property located at 1875 WOODLAND AVENUE (43219), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance # CV16-013).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV16-013, the owner of property at 1875 WOODLAND AVENUE (43219), is requesting a Council variance to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; 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, The North Central Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, The City Departments recommend approval because this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area. The requested variance will conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commerc...
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