Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-136
APPLICANT: Conley Group Rentals LLC; c/o Brian Farris, Agent; Cornerstone Premier Reality; 602 Cherry Road; Gahanna, OH 43230.
PROPOSED USE: Conform existing single-unit dwelling.
SOUTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling in the C-1, Commercial District which had previously been used for commercial purposes. A Council variance is necessary because although the C-1 district allows dwellings above certain commercial uses, it does not allow single-unit dwellings, and financing options are precluded for a proposed rehabilitation of the dwelling. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the South Linden Area Plan (2018), which recommends “Mixed Use 2 (24-45 du/ac)” land uses at this location. Additionally, the Plan includes complete adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). Staff supports the request as it is consistent with the Plan’s and the C2P2 design guidelines, respectively, and will conform an existing dwelling.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3351.03, C-1 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2086 CLEVELAND AVE. (43211), to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-1, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-136).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-136, the owner of property at 2086 CLEVELAND AVE. (43211), is requesting a Council variance to conform an existing single-unit dwelling in the C-1, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3351.03, C-1 permitted uses, does not allow single-unit dwellings, while the applicant proposes to conform the existing single-unit dwelling in order to secure financing; and
WHEREAS, the South Linden Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because the reque...
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