Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV20-058
APPLICANT: National Church Residences; c/o Matthew Bierlein, Attorney; 2335 North Bank Drive; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
MIDEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from Staff and the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning (Ordinance #2845-2020; Z20-054) to the AR-O, Apartment Office District. The applicant proposes a senior living facility containing a maximum of 110 units within two apartment buildings on adjacent sites, with a 6-unit apartment building in Subarea A, and a 104-unit apartment building in Subarea B. Variances to reduce building lines, parking setback, and a parking space reduction from 9 spaces to 6 spaces in Subarea A and 150 spaces to 110 spaces in Subarea B are included in the request. The parking reduction variance is supportable because the nature of the development reflects parking numbers that account for residents that will not have private vehicles. Additionally, the proposed development incorporates high quality design elements with adequate site landscaping to lessen the impact on the surrounding lower density residential uses, provides open space, and protects natural features as there is a stream along the eastern portion of Subarea B.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; and 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2685 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43209), to permit reduced development standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV20-058).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV20-058, the owner of property at 2685 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43209), is requesting a Council variance to permit reduced development stand...
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