Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-104
APPLICANT: Emily Long Rayfield; PO Box 77499; Columbus, OH 43207
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
LIVINGSTON AVENUE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of an undeveloped lot in the R-2F, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the applicant to construct two single-unit dwellings on one lot. A Council variance is required because the R-2F district prohibits two single-unit dwellings on one lot. The request includes variances reduced parking (from four to two spaces), lot width, lot area, and rear yard requirements. The site is located with the planning boundaries of the Near Southside Plan (2011), which recommends “Medium High Mixed Residential” land uses at this location, which is generally consistent with the proposal. The request is consistent with the existing residential development pattern of the neighborhood and will not add an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1017 STUDER AVE. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-104).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-104, the owner of the property at 1017 STUDER AVE. (43206), is requesting a Variance to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.037, R-2F, Residential District Use, allows one single-unit or two-unit dwelling on a lot, while the applicant proposes to construct two single-unit dwellings on one lot; and
WHEREAS, Section 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required, requires two parking spaces per dwelling unit for a total of four parking spaces for two dwelling units, while the applicant proposes a total of two parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet in the R-2F, Residential District, while the applicant proposes to maintain a reduced lot width of 30.18± feet; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements, requires a 6,000 square foot lot for a single-unit dwelling, while the applicant proposes two single-unit dwellings on one lot containing 2,732 square feet, pursuant to the lot area calculation in Section 3332.18(C); 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 no rear yard for the western dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the Livingston Avenue Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because the proposed use is generally consistent with the “Medium High Mixed Residential” land uses recommendation of the Near Southside Plan at this location, and will not introduce an incompatible use to the area; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and Certificates of Occupancy for the proposed dwellings; 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 1017 STUDER AVE. (43206), 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 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; and 3332.27, Rear yard; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1017 STUDER AVE. (43206), insofar as said sections prohibit two single-unit dwellings on one lot in the R-2F, Residential District; with a parking space reduction from four spaces to two spaces; reduced minimum lot width from 50 feet to 30.18± feet; reduced lot area from 6,000 square feet to 2,732 square feet; and reduced rear yard from 25 percent to no rear yard for the western dwelling; said property being more particularly described as follows:
1017 STUDER AVE. (43206), being 0.10± acres located at the northwest corner of Studer Avenue and East Kossuth Street:
Situated in State of Ohio, County of Franklin and City of Columbus and more fully described as:
Being Lot Number Two Hundred and Seven (207) of Jacob H. Studer’s Amended Subdivision, in said City, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book No. 5, pages 294 and 295, Recorders Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
Address of Property: 1017 Studer Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
Permanent Parcel No.: 010-042633
SECTION 2. That this ordinance is conditioned on and shall remain in effect only for so long as said property is used for two single-unit dwellings on one lot, in accordance with the submitted site plan, or those uses permitted in the R-2F, 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 October 27, 2023, and building elevations titled, “EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS”, dated November 2, 2023, both signed by Emily Long Rayfield, Applicant. The plans 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 plans 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 Certificates of Occupancy for the proposed dwellings.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.