City of Columbus - File #: 1264-2023

• File #: 1264-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/21/2023
• In control: Zoning Committee
• On agenda: 6/12/2023
• Final action: 6/14/2023
• Title: To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; and 3312.49(C), Minimum number of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1317-1319 E. 17TH AVE. (43211), to permit a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-127).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/14/2023	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/13/2023	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/12/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/12/2023	1	Zoning Committee	Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit	Pass
6/12/2023	1	Zoning Committee	Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council	Pass
6/12/2023	1	Zoning Committee	Approved	Pass
6/5/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time

Explanation

Council Variance Application: CV22-127

APPLICANT: Healthy Linden Homes; c/o Emily Long Rayfield; P.O. Box 77499; Columbus, OH 43207.

PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.

SOUTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.

CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R-3, Residential District, formerly developed with a two-unit dwelling. The requested Council variance will permit a new two-unit dwelling to be constructed on the site. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district permits only single-unit dwellings. Variances to reduce the lot width, lot area, and a parking reduction from four required to three provided spaces are included with this request. The site is within the boundaries of the South Linden Land Use Plan (2018), which recommends “Medium-High Density Residential” land uses at this location, which is consistent with the proposal. Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018) recommend that the design and character of new development, including homes, additions, and garages, be appropriate and reflect the nearby structures in terms of height, width, setbacks, lot coverage, and roof pitch. The guidelines also call for front porches, parking located to the rear, open space, street trees, and landscaping. Staff finds that the proposal is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendations, C2P2 Design Guidelines, and development pattern in this neighborhood. As the proposal fits within the larger development pattern of the neighborhood, the request does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.

Title

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; and 3312.49(C), Minimum number of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1317-1319 E. 17TH AVE. (43211), to permit a two-un...