Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-024
APPLICANT: Jianshen Cai; 4698 Trabue Road; Columbus, OH 43228.
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 a two-unit dwelling within the R-3, Residential District. The applicant proposes a new single-unit dwelling over a detached garage (carriage house), which will also contain separate habitable space. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district does not permit a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on the same lot. Variances to allow side yard obstruction and to reduce parking, lot width, lot area, fronting, and rear yard requirements are included in this request. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not include a specific land use recommendation at this location, but does state that new residential development should be consistent with adjacent housing types and densities. Staff supports the requested use and design standards as they are consistent with the Plan’s recommendation for new housing construction, and support the revised parking reduction due to the availability of on street parking, access to transit connections, and permeable paving materials used for two additional parking spaces.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28; Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1588-1590 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling and single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-024).
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