Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV25-061
APPLICANT: John Zimnox; 1371 Mt. Vernon Avenue; Columbus, OH 43203
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow a carriage house dwelling on the south side of the lot above a detached garage. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district only allows one single-unit dwelling per lot. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not include a specific land use recommendation at this location, but does include residential design guidelines that support carriage house development. Variances to parking surface, vision clearance, lot width, lot area, rear yard, and side yard obstruction are included in this request. Staff supports the requested variances as the proposed use is consistent with the residential character of the neighborhood and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV25-061, the owner of the property at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), is requesting a Variance to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District; and
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