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Council Variance Application: CV16-051
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 previously received a approval for a Council variance (Ordinance No. 1183-2016; CV15-062) and 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. This request is to update variances for a new site plan which represents a decrease of 23 units to 140 units. The revised proposal maintains previous variances for 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 placement of the building on the site and concentrate 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 140-unit apartment complex with reduced development standards in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance No. 1183-2016, passed May 16, 2016 (Council Variance # CV16-051).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV16-051, the owner of property at 587 LEHMAN STREET (43206), is requesting a Council variance to permit a 140-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 ...
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