Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV17-056
APPLICANT: Mark Ours; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Company, Inc.; 411 East Town Street, 1st Floor; Columbus, OH 43215
PROPOSED USE: Limited commercial uses.
COLUMBUS SOUTHSIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with an auto repair shop zoned in the R-2F, Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit up to 1,900 square feet of commercial use for an eating and drinking establishment, office, or retail uses, with 550 square feet of outdoor dining space. A Council variance is necessary because the R-2F, Residential District prohibits commercial uses. A reduction of 30 required parking spaces and variances for reduced required yards and dumpster placement have been included in this request. The site is within the boundaries of the South Side Plan (2014), which recommends “medium-high density residential” land uses at this location. The requested limited commercial uses at this site, while contrary to the Plan’s recommendation, are consistent with the redevelopment of existing commercial buildings in the neighborhood, and the site plan included with the project introduces a significant amount of new landscaping and greenery to the site. The parking reduction is also supportable due to the pedestrian-friendly character of the area and the availability of on-street parking.
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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; 3321.01(A), Dumpster area; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1179 JAEGER STREET (43206), to permit up to 1,900 square feet of limited commercial uses and 550 square feet of outdoor dining space with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residen...
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