Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV20-069
APPLICANT: Thrive Companies; c/o Dave Perry, Agent; David Perry Company, Inc.; 411 East Town Street, 1st Floor; Columbus, OH 43215; and Joseph J. Reidy, Atty.; 842 North Fourth Street, Suite 200; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
FRANKLINTON 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 1992-2021; Z20-063) to the AR-3, Apartment Residential District. The applicant proposes a 200-unit apartment building on Subarea A, with a private alley in Subarea B which may host non-residential uses to serve the residents and community. Staff finds the requested variances to be supportable as they will permit a multi-unit residential development that is consistent with residential infill in urban neighborhoods. Additionally, the development will adhere to the submitted site plan and includes a commitment to provide 240 parking spaces on Parcel 010-006299 for the sole use of the residents of this development.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.03, AR-3 apartment residential district use; 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3321.07(B), Landscaping; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 793 W. STATE ST. (43222), to permit outside activity on a residential access drive and reduced development standards in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV20-069).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV20-069, the owner of property at 793 W. STATE ST. (43222), is requesting a Council variance to permit outside activity on a residential access drive and reduced development standards in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3333.03, A...
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