Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-128
APPLICANT: Juliet Bullock Architects; 4886 Olentangy Boulevard; Columbus, OH 43214.
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on each lot.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The sites consist of two parcels developed with single-unit dwellings in the R-3, Residential District. The applicant requests a Council variance to allow a new dwelling-unit above a detached garage (carriage house) for each lot. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district does not allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot. Variances to required parking, rear yard, maximum side yard, minimum side yard, fronting, lot width, and lot area are also included in this request. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not contain a recommended land use for this location, but does state that new residential development should be consistent with adjacent housing types and densities, that no more than one accessory unit should be allowed per lot, and that the exterior of the accessory unit should be architecturally compatible with the primary residence. The requested variance it consistent with similar requests in the neighborhood and includes a commitment to develop the property in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevations which show consistency with the Plan’s design guidelines.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard permitted; 3332.26(B)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1214 & 1220 MADISON AVE. (43205), to allow two single-unit dwellings on each lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-12...
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