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Council Variance Application: CV18-074
APPLICANT: City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage; c/o Jeremy Cawley; 1250 Fairwood Avenue; Columbus, OH 43206.
PROPOSED USE: Air quality facility for the proposed Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk (LIS) sewer.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested Council variance will allow the construction of an air quality facility in the R, Rural District in conjunction with a planned subtrunk sewer project. The request includes variances for the use, lot size, and fronting requirements. A use variance is needed because although the R, Rural District allows certain soil conservation and watershed protection or reservoir-related uses, an air quality facility is not a permitted use. The R, Rural District also requires a minimum lot size of five acres with structures fronting on a public street, yet the proposed facility will require only 0.6 acres, and instead abutts a parcel along Rowe Road owned by the City of Columbus that is in Hamilton Township. The site is located within the planning area of the South Central Accord (1997), which recommends “Public and Semi-public” uses for this location. The proposed air quality facility is consistent with the Accord’s land use recommendation, and will benefit surrounding residents by helping to eliminate any intrusive odors from the proposed subtrunk sewer. The facility will also provide ventilation which will minimize corrosion and extend the life of the sewer.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R, rural district; 3332.06, R, rural area district requirements; and 3332.19, Fronting; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 548 ROWE ROAD (43137), to allow an air quality facility with reduced development standards in the R, rural district (Council Variance #CV18-074).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-074, the owner ...
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