Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV20-042
APPLICANT: Jackson Harris; c/o Ariel Washington; 4963 Brewster Drive; Columbus, OH 43232.
PROPOSED USE: Conform an existing single-unit dwelling.
LIVINGSTON AVENUE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested variance will conform an existing single-unit dwelling zoned in the C-4, Commercial District. The site is located within the boundaries of the Near Southside Plan (2011), which recommends “Neighborhood Mixed Use” land uses for this location. Additionally, the Plan includes early adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). The dwelling has been long established on this lot and is consistent with the residential uses that are prevalent in the surrounding neighborhood. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from further improving the property. 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 Sections 3356.03, C-4, permitted uses; and 3312.49, Minimum number of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 818 MILLER AVE. (43205), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV20-042).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV20-042, the owner of property at 818 MILLER AVE. (43205), is requesting a Council variance to permit a single-unit dwelling in the C-4, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3356.03, C-4 Permitted Uses, permits dwelling units only above certain commercial uses, while the applicant proposes to conform an existing single-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, Section 3312.49, Minimum number of parking spaces required, requires two parking spaces per dwelling unit, while the applicant proposes to maintain the existing condition of zero parking spaces; ...
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