To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.26(A), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), to allow reduced development standards for a religious facility in the R, Rural District and an apartment complex in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-097).

Summary

This City Council Variance application (CV25-097) seeks to grant variances from several Columbus City Code sections related to yard setbacks and garage height for a property at 464 Rathmell Rd. The variances are requested to allow for the development of a 216-unit apartment complex on a portion of the 22.7-acre site, which is concurrently being rezoned to L-ARLD. The existing religious facility on the property will remain on a separate parcel after a lot split. Variances include reducing minimum side yard from 7.5 ft to 0 ft, rear yard from 25% to 14.7%, perimeter yard from 25 ft to 5 ft (and 0 ft at one point), and increasing private garage height from 15 ft to 16 ft. Staff and the Far South Columbus Area Commission recommend approval, citing a need for housing and that the variances will not substantially alter the neighborhood character.

Citizen Impact

Residents may see reduced yard setbacks and a slightly taller garage for a new apartment complex at 464 Rathmell Rd., impacting the immediate visual landscape and potentially property values.

Confidence

high