Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV14-055
APPLICANT: Richard and Janet Mendola; 4913 Vicksburg Lane; Hilliard, OH 43026.
PROPOSED USE: To conform an existing rear single-unit dwelling above a detached garage (carriage house).
CLINTONVILLE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is zoned R-3, Residential District, and developed with a single-unit dwelling and a detached garage that was converted to a carriage dwelling without evidence of Zoning Clearance or a building permit. The requested Council variance will allow two dwellings on one lot with no frontage on a public street for the rear dwelling. Variances for reduced maneuvering area and yard standards, and a reduction of one required parking space are also included in the request. The site is within the planning area of the Clintonville Neighborhood Plan (2009), which recommends single-unit residential development for this location. The Plan also states that, "Future overall residential densities for a given residential neighborhood should be consistent with existing densities, as indicated on the Land Use and Urban Design Plans." Staff believes that the continued use of this carriage house will not have a significant impact on the area's overall density (net density of the two units on this property is approximately 10 du/acre, which is compatible with residential densities in this area). In consideration of density, and that the carriage house includes parking spaces, is already constructed, and has been in use for years, Staff does not object to the request.
Title
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting on a public street; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permi...
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