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Council Variance Application: CV18-056
APPLICANT: Corey Michael Reeb; 465 Southwood Avenue; Columbus, OH 43207.
PROPOSED USE: Single-unit dwelling.
COLUMBUS SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested variance will conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District. A Council variance is necessary because residential uses are only permitted above specified commercial uses in the C-4 district. The site is located within the boundaries of the South Side Plan (2002), which recommends “Neighborhood Mixed Use” land uses for this location, a designation that supports residential uses. The dwelling has been long established on this lot and is consistent with the residential uses that are prevalent in the surrounding neighborhood. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owners from further improving the property. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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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 465 SOUTHWOOD AVENUE (43207), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV18-056).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-056, the owner of property at 465 SOUTHWOOD AVENUE (43207), is requesting a Council variance to permit a single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, permits dwelling units only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to conform an existing single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus South Side Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area The requested variance will conform an existing sing...
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