Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV17-008
APPLICANT: Derrick Haber; 3892 Powell Road, Suite 202; Columbus, OH 43065.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwelling.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
UNIVERSITY AREA REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The vacant site is zoned C-4, Commercial District and was previously developed with a single-unit dwelling. The applicant proposes to construct a new single-unit dwelling. A Council variance is necessary because the C-4, Commercial District only allows dwelling-units above certain commercial uses. The site is within the planning area of the University District Plan (2015), which recommends neighborhood mixed-use at this location. The site is within the boundaries of the University Impact District and is subject to design review by the University Area Review Board. The request is compatible with the Plan’s land use recommendation while also being consistent with the historic development pattern along this section of East Eleventh Avenue.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 257 EAST ELEVENTH AVENUE (43201), to permit construction of a single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance # CV17-008) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV17-008, the owner of property at 257 EAST ELEVENTH AVENUE (43201), is requesting a Council variance to permit construction of a single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, permits dwellings only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to construct a single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the University Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the University Area Review Board reco...
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