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Council Variance Application: CV16-020
APPLICANT: Dashnor Kodhelaj; 1581 Parsons Avenue; Columbus, OH 43207.
PROPOSED USE: To conform a 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 the C-4 district permits dwellings only above certain commercial uses. The site lies within the boundaries of South Side Plan (2014), which recommends neighborhood mixed-use for this location. A hardship exists because the nonconforming nature of the site affects financing options and the ability of the owner to make improvements to the structure. The dwelling has been long established on this lot, and is consistent with the residential uses that are prevalent in the surrounding neighborhood. 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 1581 PARSONS AVENUE (43207), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV16-020).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV16-020, the owner of property at 1581 PARSONS AVENUE (43207), is requesting a Council variance to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4 Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, permits dwellings only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to maintain an existing single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, The Columbus South Side Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, The 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 single-unit dwelling in the C-4 Commercial District, ...
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