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Council Variance Application: CV08-033
APPLICANT: Charles R. Kuhlman; Segna Associates, Inc.; 781 Northwest Boulevard; Columbus, OH 43212.
PROPOSED USE: A single-family dwelling (a carriage house) in the rear yard of a lot developed with a two-family dwelling.
ITALIAN VILLAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a two-family dwelling in the R-4, Residential District. The applicant proposes to build single-family dwelling (a carriage house) above a four-car garage in the rear yard of the property. A variance is necessary because the R-4 District does not permit more than one dwelling on the same lot with up to four units in the same building. In addition to the use variance, requested variances include fronting and reductions to lot size, required side yards, rear yard, driveway width, and parking lot screening. The requested variance will allow development that is characteristic of historic Columbus neighborhoods, and building design will conform to the Italian Village Commission requirements. Staff supports the proposed use which will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, Residential District use; 3332.15, Area District requirements; 3332.19, Fronting on a public street; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3342.08 Driveway; and 3342.17, Parking lot screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 36 EAST RUSSELL STREET (43201), to permit a single-family dwelling (a carriage house) with reduced development standards in the rear yard of a lot developed with a two-family dwelling in the R-4, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV08-033).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV0...
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