Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-110
APPLICANT: Eco-Site, Inc.; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Monopole telecommunication antenna.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This request will permit the construction of a 110-foot high monopole telecommunication antenna on the site of a religious facility and single-unit dwelling in the R-4, Residential District. A variance is necessary because monopole telecommunications antennas are not permitted in the R-4, Residential District. The request includes additional variances to increase height and reduce setback requirements. Although there is no Council adopted plan for this area, the proposed monopole and the associated variances can be supported as the mechanical equipment is screened from residential uses as recommended by the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines. Several institutional uses have incorporated monopoles within their facilities with no adverse effect on surrounding neighborhoods.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3332.29, Height district; and 3353.05(D)(4), C-2 district development limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 234 SOUTH NAPOLEON AVENUE (43213), to permit a monopole telecommunication antenna with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV18-110).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-110, the owner of property at 234 SOUTH NAPOLEON AVENUE (43213), is requesting a Variance to permit a monopole telecommunication antenna with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.039, R-4 residential district, does not permit monopole telecommunication antennas to be located within said district, while the applicant proposes to locate a monopole telecommunication antenna on the site of the existing religio...
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