Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-018
APPLICANT: G & SG Investments, LLC; c/o William L. Loveland, Atty.; 3300 Riverside Drive, Suite 125; Upper Arlington, OH 43221.
PROPOSED USE: Automotive sales.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site was previously developed with a car wash facility in the C-5, Commercial District but was subsequently changed to automotive sales without obtaining proper zoning clearance. The requested Council variance will permit automotive sales at this location. The site is within the boundaries of the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment (2010), which recommends “Community Commercial” land uses at this location. The proposed use of automotive sales is compatible to the Plan’s recommendation and is consistent with the adjacent development pattern along North Wilson Road.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3357.01, C-5 commercial district, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 865 NORTH WILSON ROAD (43204), to permit automotive sales in the C-5, Commercial District (Council Variance # CV18-018).
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WHEREAS, by application # CV18-018, the owner of the property at 865 NORTH WILSON ROAD (43204), is requesting a Council variance to permit automotive sales in the C-5, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3357.01, C-5, commercial district, prohibits retail uses, while the applicant proposes automotive sales in the C-5, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval of the requested Council variance because the proposed automotive sales use is compatible with the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment’s land use recommendation and is consistent with the adjacent development pattern along North Wilson Road; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires s...
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