Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV17-059
APPLICANT: Creative Collaborative; c/o Kim Mikanik; 1116 West Second Avenue; Columbus, OH 43212.
PROPOSED USE: Six-unit apartment building.
COLUMBUS SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is zoned in the R-2F, Residential District, and is developed with a multi-unit building that originally contained four dwelling units. The requested variance will legitimize the existing building which was converted into six apartment units without proper permits by a previous owner. A Council variance is necessary because the R-2F, Residential District limits the number of dwellings in one building to one or two. The site is located within the planning area of the South Side Plan (2014), which recommends “Medium-High Density” land uses for this location. Staff supports the requested variances because the six-unit apartment building has existed on this lot for many years 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.
Emergency Justification: To expedite the construction start date to deter further deterioration of existing building.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; and 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; for the property located at 370 FOREST STREET (43206), to permit a six-unit apartment building in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance # CV17-059) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, by application # CV17-059, the owner of property at 370 FOREST STREET (43206) is requesting a Council variance to permit a six-unit apartment building in the R-2F, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.037 R-2F, Permitte...
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