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Council Variance Application: CV23-146
APPLICANT: Gary Dunn; 9325 White Oak Lane; Westerville, OH 43082.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling development.
FAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site currently consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R-1, Residential District. A lot split has been proposed that will result in a Council Variance being required for a two-unit dwelling on each lot. The requested Council variance will allow construction of a two-unit dwelling on each lot. A variance is required because the R-1 district only allows single-unit dwellings as a primary residential land use. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Far East Land Use Plan (2018), which recommends “Very Low Density Residential (<4 du/ac)” land uses at this location. Staff supports the request as it is similar in housing style, site design, and density of the surrounding neighborhood, and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1265 IDLEWILD DRIVE (43232), to allow two-unit dwelling development in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-146).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-146, the owner of the property at 1265 IDLEWILD DRIVE (43232), is requesting a Council variance to allow a two-unit dwelling on each lot in the R-1, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district, allows one single-unit dwelling on a lot, while the applicant proposes a two-unit dwelling on each of two proposed lots; and
WHEREAS, the Far East Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because the requested variance will result in housing that is similar to the existing style, site design, and density of the surrounding neighborhood, and does not introduce an incom...
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