Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-044
APPLICANT: Donald T. Plank; Plank Law Firm; 411 East Town Street, Second Floor; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Twelve dwelling units.
GERMAN VILLAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is currently developed with seven buildings zoned in the C-4, Commercial District. The requested Council variance will allow the conversion of five office buildings into a total of twelve dwelling units. All structures were originally constructed as dwellings and later converted to office uses. The variance is necessary because dwelling units are only permitted above specified commercial uses in the C-4, Commercial District. Staff supports the proposal given the mixed-use nature of this historic neighborhood and because the structures will be restored to their original residential purpose. The request will not add incompatible uses to the neighborhood.
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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 259 EAST LIVINGSTON AVENUE (43215), to permit first-floor residential uses in the C-4 , Commercial District (Council Variance #CV18-044).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-044, the owner of property at 259 EAST LIVINGSTON AVENUE (43215), is requesting a Council Variance to permit offices to be converted into twelve dwelling units in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, does not permit ground floor residential use, and only permits dwelling units above specified commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to convert the office buildings into a total of twelve dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, the German Village Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval of the proposal to convert offices to a total of twe...
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