Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-149
APPLICANT: Gino Cozza; 7957 North University Drive; Parkland, FL 33067
PROPOSED USE: Two separate two-unit dwellings on one lot.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of two separate two-unit dwellings on one lot in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will conform the existing use and is necessary for the applicant to obtain financing because the R-3 district only allows one single-unit dwelling on one lot as an allowable residential use. The request also includes a variance to reduce the rear yard requirements. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Hilltop Land Use Plan (2019), which recommends “Medium-High Density Residential (16-24 du/ac)” land uses at this location, consistent with the existing use.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 385 CLARENDON AVE. (43223), to allow two separate two-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced rear yards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-149).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-149, the owner of the property at 385 CLARENDON AVE. (43223), is requesting a Variance to allow two separate two-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced rear yards in the R-3, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3, residential district, allows one single-unit dwelling on one lot, while the applicant proposes to maintain two separate two-unit dwellings on one lot; and
WHEREAS, 3332.27, Rear yard, requires that each dwelling, residence, or principal building shall be erected so as to provide a rear yard totaling no less than 25 percent of the total lot area, while the applicant proposes to maintain a reduced rear yard that is shared by both dwellings including 10 percent for the western dw...
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