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Council Variance Application: CV23-154
APPLICANT: Gregory & Robin Howard; c/o Brenda Parker, Agent; 405 North Front Street; Columbus, OH 43215
PROPOSED USE: Habitable space above a detached garage.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single-unit dwelling zoned in the R-4, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the construction of a detached garage with habitable space located above. A Council variance is required because habitable space above a garage is only allowed when connected directly to habitable space within a dwelling. The request also includes variances to rear yard and garage height. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Fifth by Northwest Area Plan (2009), which recommends “Medium Density Mixed Residential” land uses at this location. The proposed development is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation. Additionally, Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines recommend new development be based on surrounding structures in terms of height, setbacks, lot coverage, and other factors, as well as be oriented to the street. Staff is supportive of the requested height and rear yard variances as the overall design is consistent with those guidelines.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1633 NORTH STAR AVE. (43212), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-154).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-154, the owner of the property at 1633 NORTH STAR AVE. (43212), is requesting a Variance to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District; and
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