Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV20-124
APPLICANT: Metro Development LLC; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
NORTHEAST 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 request to the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Ordinance #0882-2021; Z20-110) to permit the development of a multi-unit residential development with a maximum of 264 dwelling units. This variance is requested to reduce the required building setback along Cassady Avenue from 50 feet to 25 feet for buildings and 19 feet for balconies. Staff supports the variance as it will allow the apartment complex to be designed with parking to the side or rear of the buildings, and will allow the buildings to be moved closer to Cassady Avenue to achieve a pedestrian friendly environment as recommended by the Northeast Area Plan (2007).
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2337 N. CASSADY AVE. (43219), to permit a reduced building line for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV20-124).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV20-124, the owner of property at 2337 N. CASSADY AVE. (43219), is requesting a Council variance to permit a reduced building line for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3333.18, Building lines, requires a building line of no less than 50 feet along Cassady Avenue, while the applicant proposes a building line of 25 feet for buildings, and 19 feet for porches and balconies; and
WHEREAS, the Northeast Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend a...
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