Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-067
APPLICANT: Metro Development LLC; c/o Jill S. Tangeman, Atty.; 52 East Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from Staff and the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning (Ordinance #0041-2019; Z18-051) to the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District to allow the development of an apartment complex. The requested variance will reduce the perimeter yard setback along the north property line from 25 feet to zero feet where adjacent to an extended stay hotel development. Staff supports the variance as the northern property line abuts a similar development and will allow the applicant to provide a substantial buffer to the south and open space / natural areas along the creek as committed to on a site plan.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5850 SUNBURY ROAD (43230), to permit an apartment complex with a reduced perimeter yard in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV18-067).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-067, the owner of property at 5850 SUNBURY ROAD (43230), is requesting a Council variance to permit the development of an apartment complex with a reduced perimeter yard in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3333.255, Perimeter yard, requires a perimeter yard of 25 feet, while the applicant proposes a reduced perimeter yard of zero feet along the north property line; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of the requested variance, preferring the development to closely abut the similar development to the north, while providing a substantial buffer to the south and open space / natural areas along the creek as committed to on a site plan; and
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