Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-142
APPLICANT: Preferred Living; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
FAR SOUTH COLUMBUS 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 #0988-2025; Z24-060) to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District. The requested Council variance proposes a 35-unit apartment complex with variances to reduce building setback lines and perimeter yard, and also includes commitments to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plans and building elevations. Staff is supportive of the requested building setback variance as it permits the buildings to be placed closer to Lockbourne Road, opposite Marion Franklin Park and Faber Avenue, consistent with Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). Staff is similarly supportive of the requested perimeter yard variance, as the site plans commit to preserving existing trees in the northeast corner of the property as well as the inclusion of tree islands between the paved garage accesses of the dwelling units.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-142, the owner of property at 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), is requesting a Council variance to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3333.18, Building lines, requires minimum building setback lines of 50 feet from Lock...
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