Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV19-132
APPLICANT: Pro Cars 3815 Storage; c/o Jana Whittredge, Agent; P.O. Box 73; Ashville, OH 43103.
PROPOSED USE: Impound lot and salvage yard.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant requests a Council variance to allow an impound lot and salvage yard use in an M-1, Manufacturing district. The site is subject to a Zoning Code violation (194470-0468) for initiating the impound and salvage operations without a Certificate of Zoning Clearance. The requested Council variance is necessary because impound lots and salvage yards are permitted only in the M, Manufacturing District with a Special Permit from the Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment. The site is within the boundaries of the Scioto Southland Area Plan (2007), which recommends light manufacturing land uses at this location. Staff is supportive of the request as the site is adjacent to other manufacturing uses and approval will not introduce an incompatible use to the area. The proposal includes provisions for street trees to be installed forty feet on center along the Lockbourne Industrial Parkway frontage, with a six foot high chain link fence with nontransparent vinyl slats (or other appropriate screen) installed behind the trees to improve the streetscape. The applicant will be required to complete Special Permit Application #BZA19-150 with the Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where additional conditions and limitations can be imposed.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3365.01, M-1, Manufacturing district; and 3389.07, Impound lot, junk yard or salvage yard, of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 3815 LOCKBOURNE INDUSTRIAL PKWY. (43207), to permit an impound lot and salvage yard in the M-1, Manufacturing District, subject to a Special Permit from the Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment (Council Variance CV19-132). ...
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