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Council Variance Application: CV18-105
APPLICANT: Connie J. Klema, Attorney; P.O. Box 991; Pataskala, OH 43062.
PROPOSED USE: Storage yard.
SOUTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is zoned C-4, Commercial and M-2, Manufacturing districts, and is being used for open storage of construction equipment and materials. The site is subject to a Zoning Code violation (18470-03561) for initiating the storage yard use without a Certificate of Zoning Clearance. The requested Council variance is necessary because open storage is prohibited in the C-4 district, is only permitted in the rear yard within the M-2 district, and is subject to certain setback and distance separation requirements. The site is within the boundaries of the Southwest Area Plan (2009), which recommends light industrial land uses at this location. A site plan commitment is included that addresses landscaping along the north and west boundaries of the parcel where adjacent to residential development. A commitment for street trees along Stimmel Road and Harmon Avenue is also included in the request. Staff is supportive of the reduced development standards as this proposal is comparable to industrial developments on adjacent properties, and includes landscaping provisions to improve the streetscape and to buffer the adjacent residential uses.
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To grant a variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3367.15(c)(e), M-2, manufacturing district special provisions; and 3367.29(b), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 714 STIMMEL RD. (43223), to permit a storage yard with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District and M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV18-105).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-105, the owner of property at 714 STIMMEL RD. (43223), is requesting a Council variance to permit a storage yard with reduced develo...
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