Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-143
APPLICANT: Brian P. Collins, Architect; 62 Hoffman Avenue; Columbus, OH 43205; and W. Evan Price II, Esq. Attorney; P.O. Box 20244; Columbus, OH 43220
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling and single-unit dwelling on one lot.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel in the R-2F, Residential District developed with a two-unit dwelling. The requested Council Variance will allow a single-unit dwelling above a detached garage (carriage house), for a total of three dwellings on one lot. A Council variance is necessary because the R-2F district only allows one single-unit or one two-unit dwelling on a lot. The request includes variances to lot area, lot width, fronting, side yards, rear yard, and building height. The site is located within the planning area of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not recommend a specific land use at this location, however does state that new residential development should be consistent with neighboring housing types and densities. While the Planning Division requested the new single-unit dwelling be located closer to the rear alley, staff supports the request as it is consistent with similar proposals in the neighborhood, and does not represent the introduction of an incompatible use.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 266-268 N. MONROE AVE. (43203), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling (carriage house) on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-143).
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