Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV10-025
APPLICANT: TRZ Group, LLC; c/o Rebecca L. Egelhoff, Atty.; 88 East Broad Street, Suite 2000; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
SOUTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This request will conform an existing two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. Variances for the dwelling's existing yard and area standards and a parking reduction for two required parking spaces are included in the request. A Council variance is necessary in that a two-unit dwelling is not a permitted use in the R-3, Residential District. The site was part of an area-wide City-sponsored rezoning that rendered the use non-conforming. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from making improvements to the structure. The two-unit dwelling has long been established on this lot, and is consistent with existing development in the surrounding residential neighborhood. Furthermore, the site is located within the planning area of The South Linden Neighborhood Plan (2003), which supports the maintenance of the existing housing stock in the 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; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yard required; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1329-1331 EAST EIGHTEENTH AVENUE (43211), to conform an existing two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV10-025).
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