Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-069
APPLICANT: Juliet Bullock Architects; 4886 Olentangy Boulevard; Columbus, OH 43214.
COLUMBUS SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R-4, Residential District. A Council variance is required because the R-4 district does not allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot, while the applicant proposes to build a carriage house above a detached garage on the rear of the subject site. Variances to rear yard, maximum side yard, lot width, and lot area are also included in this request. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Near Southside Plan (2011), which recommends “Medium Density Mixed Residential” land uses at this location. Additionally, the Plan includes complete adoption of the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). Although the density would exceed the Plan’s recommended density of 10 dwelling units per acre, the existing R-4 district, based on its lot size, would allow a two-unit dwelling. Additionally, the proposal is consistent with both the existing development pattern of the neighborhood and similar requests in urban residential neighborhoods. Staff also notes that the proposed design of the carriage house is consistent with C2P2 Design Guidelines.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 574 SIEBERT ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-069).
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