Cloud kitchen operator eyes Clintonville site
A company near San Diego plans to move ahead with building a ghost kitchen concept in Clintonville.
According to documents filed with the city of Columbus, High St. Kitchens LLC wants to build 22 kitchens, each independently leased, in the vacant Clintonville Outfitters site, 2864 N. High St.
Such facilities also are called cloud kitchens.
The company, based in Encinitas, California, has asked for several variances regarding the reduction of the number of parking spaces, landscaping, parking lot width and location of the trash receptacle.
The 9,000-square-foot building would have no indoor dining, only a small lobby area where customers or third-party delivery services could pick up food.
Stephen Hardwick, chairperson of
the Clintonville Area Commission's zoning and variance committee, said the committee will consider the proposal Dec. 29, followed by the full commission on Jan. 6.
Paul Carringer, a member of the Clintonville Area Business Association, said he's intrigued by the idea.
“Frankly, I think it's a very interesting use,” Carringer said. “What I'm not sure is how city code manages that.
“The reason I bring that up is because of traffic implications during peak periods,” he said. “For example, there are a couple of (cloud kitchens) in the Downtown area, so during peak times, delivery drivers are there lined up around the block.” gseman@thisweeknews.com @Thisweekgary