Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-059
APPLICANT: Healthy Homes; c/o Emily Long Rayfield; PO Box 77499; Columbus, OH 43207
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
SOUTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of an undeveloped parcel in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow a two-unit dwelling. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district only allows a single-unit dwelling as the primary residential use. Variances for lot width and lot area are also included in the request. The site is located with the planning boundaries of the South Linden Land Use Plan (2018), which recommends “Medium Density Residential (10-16 du/ac)” land uses at this location. Staff supports the request as it is generally consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation, is consistent with the existing residential development pattern of the neighborhood, and does not add an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1142-1144 20TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-059).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-059, the owner of the property at 1142-1144 20TH AVE. (43211), is requesting a Variance to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3, Residential District Use, allows one single-unit dwelling on a lot, while the applicant proposes to construct a two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet in the R-3, Residential District, while the applicant proposes to maintain a reduced lot width of 40 feet; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, requires a 5,000 square foot lot for a single-unit dwelling, while the applicant proposes a two-unit dwelling on a lot containing 4,920 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the South Linden Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because the proposed use is generally consistent with the South Linden Land Use Plan land use recommendation, is consistent with the existing residential development pattern of the neighborhood, and does not add an incompatible use to the area.
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, said variance will not adversely affect the surrounding property or surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the granting of said variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties or unreasonably increase the congestion of public streets, or unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the surrounding area, or otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the granting of said variance will alleviate the difficulties encountered by the owners of the property located at 1142-1144 20TH AVE. (43211), in using said property as desired; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That a variance is hereby granted from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1142-1144 20TH AVE. (43211), insofar as said sections prohibit a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District; with a reduced minimum lot width from 50 to 40 feet; and reduced lot area from 5,000 to 4,920 square feet; said property being more particularly described as follows:
1142-1144 20TH AVE. (43211), being 0.11± acres located on the north side of East 20th Avenue, 80± feet west of Ontario Street, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the City of Columbus, County of Franklin, and State of Ohio:
Being Lot Number One Hundred Fifty-Five of Richmond Addition, to the City of Columbus, Ohio, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 12, Page 29,
Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio
Address of Property: 1142-1144 20th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
Permanent Parcel No.: 010-073234
SECTION 2. That this ordinance is conditioned on and shall remain in effect only for so long as said property is used for a two-unit dwelling , in accordance with the submitted site plan, or those uses permitted in the R-3, Residential District.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance is further conditioned on the subject site being developed in general conformance with the site plan titled, "SITE STUDY”, dated June 25, 2024 signed by Emily Long Rayfield, Applicant. The plan may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical, or other site data developed at the time of the development and when engineering and architectural drawings are completed. Any slight adjustments to the plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of the Department Building and Zoning Services, or a designee, upon submission of the appropriate data regarding the proposed adjustment.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance is further conditioned upon the applicant obtaining all applicable permits and a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.