Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-127
APPLICANT: A&A Mini Mart LLC; c/o Colin McNamee, Atty.; KM Law Firm; 923 East Broad Street; Columbus, OH 43205.
PROPOSED USE: Parking and rental of moving vehicles.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of two parcels developed with a retail establishment in the C-3, Commercial District. The site is subject to the NC, Neighborhood Commercial subarea of the University District Zoning Overlay (UDZO). The Council variance request will allow parking and rental of moving trucks, to rectify a zoning violation for not receiving a Certificate of Zoning Clearance for establishing this use. A Council variance is required because the C-3 district does not allow parking and rental of moving trucks. Staff supports the proposal as it is consistent with the Columbus Growth Strategy’s (2026) land use recommendation of “Mixed Use 1,” and design guidelines with fencing and landscaped screening of the parking lot is included. Additionally, the Department of Public Service has imposed additional conditions regarding the number and size of vehicles stored on-site and the maneuvering of said vehicles.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 445 E. 17TH AVE. (43201), to allow parking and rental of moving trucks in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-127).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-127, the owner of property at 445 E. 17TH AVE. (43201), is requesting a Council variance to allow parking and rental of moving trucks in the C-3, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses, prohibits automotive-related uses, while the applicant proposes parking and rental of moving trucks as shown on the submitted site plan; and
WHEREAS, the University Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City...
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