Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV08-017
APPLICANT: Perry K. Jeffries, III; P.O. Box 09506; Columbus, OH 43209.
PROPOSED USE: Two-family dwelling.
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This request will permit an existing two-family dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. A Council variance is necessary in that a two-family dwelling is not a permitted use in the R-3, Residential District. The site is located within the planning area of The Near South Side Plan (1997) which recognizes the neighborhood as appropriate for rezoning to a district that reflects current land uses. The property was rezoned from AR-1 in 1998 as part of a City-sponsored rezoning which rendered it along with many other two-family dwellings in the neighborhood nonconforming. A hardship exists because the nonconforming nature of the site prevents the owner from obtaining financing through the Housing Development Program through the City of Columbus Housing Division. The two-family dwelling has been long established on this lot, and is consistent with existing development in the surrounding residential neighborhood. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; and 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 596-598 SOUTH OHIO AVENUE (43205), to permit an existing two-family dwelling on a lot that is less than fifty feet (50') wide in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV08-017).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV08-017, the owner of property at 596-598 SOUTH OHIO AVENUE (43205), is requesting a Council Variance to permit an existing two-family dwelling in the R-3, Residenti...
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