Columbus City Council approved a variance (CV24-091) for 1470 N. Hague Ave., allowing reduced development standards for a proposed apartment complex. The variance reduces the front setback along North Hague Avenue from 40 feet to 15 feet for a utility building, reduces the perimeter yard requirement from 25 feet to 5 feet for detached garages along the adjacent railway, and raises the allowable height for detached garages from 15 feet to 16 feet. These modifications accompany the rezoning to L-ARLD (Ord. 0703-2025) that permits the development of up to 480 residential units on the 29.2-acre site. The project includes preserved tree areas and complies with the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines. The West Scioto Area Commission and city planning staff recommended approval of the proposal, citing its compatibility with existing and planned residential development patterns.
This variance enables thoughtful site design for a high-density multifamily development, supporting the city's goals for new housing and urban design quality while accommodating practical site constraints.