Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV12-030
APPLICANT: Barret Jardine; 2516 Woodstock Road; Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221.
PROPOSED USE: Two (2) three-unit dwellings on one lot.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
UNIVERSITY AREA REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATION: Approval
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested Council variance will allow the construction of a three-unit dwelling on a lot that is developed with a three-unit dwelling in the AR-4, Apartment Residential District. The AR-4 District permits a minimum of three (3) three- or four-unit dwellings as a multiple dwelling development, but does not allow two (2) three-unit dwellings on one lot. Variances for yard standards and lot coverage are included in the request. Since a lot split so that each dwelling could be on its own lot would still result in similar variances to be considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustment, the Council variance approach is supported. The site lies within the boundaries of the University Neighborhoods Revitalization Plan (1996), which recommends mixed uses for this location. The site is also with the University Impact District, and the University Area Review Board has approved the variances and attached site plan. Staff finds that the proposal meets the Plan's considerations, and will improve the streetscape along East Eleventh Avenue by removing a curb-cut in this block, and filling in a gap between two dwellings. The request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area, and is consistent with the established development pattern.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.035, AR-4, Apartment Residential District use; 3333.22, Maximum side yard required; 3333.23, Minimum side yard permitted; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3372.563, Maximum lot coverage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 106 EAST ...
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