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Council Variance Application: CV15-062
APPLICANT: Jeff May; c/o Michael J. Maistros, AIA; 4740 Reed Road, Suite 201; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
COLUMBUS SOUTHSIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from Staff and the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning (Ordinance No. 1182-2016; Z15-046) to the AR-3, Apartment Residential District to allow the development of a 163-unit apartment complex. The requested variances will permit commercial access through the AR-3 district and modifies landscaping and screening requirements, dumpster area requirements, and perimeter yard. These reduced development standards are supportable because they allow for better design and building placement on this urban-infill site and concentrates density near adjacent commercial developments along the Parsons Avenue corridor.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.03, AR-3, Apartment Residential District use; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3321.01(A), Dumpster area; 3321.07(B), Landscaping; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 587 LEHMAN STREET (43206), to permit a 163-unit apartment complex with reduced development standards in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance # CV15-062). (REPEALED BY. ORD 2573-2016; PASSED 10/24/2016)
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV15-062, the owner of property at 587 LEHMAN STREET (43206), is requesting a Council variance to permit a 163-unit apartment complex with reduced development standards in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3333.03, AR-3, Apartment Residential District use, prohibits vehicular access for commercial uses from being located on residentially zoned property, while the applicant proposes to allow commercial access to adjacen...
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