Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-064
APPLICANT: Brenda S. Parker; 405 North Front Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single undeveloped parcel zoned in the R-3, Residential District. The existing zoning is the result of a city-initiated downzoning of the neighborhood in 1974 (Z73-197). A Council variance is necessary because the current zoning district permits only single-unit dwellings, while the applicant proposes a two-unit dwelling. The site is within the planning area of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which recommends “Lower and Medium Residential Density” uses for this location. The Plan does state that, in general, housing types and density should be consistent with the housing types and densities found in the surrounding area. City staff supports the requested variance as the proposal is consistent with the housing types, density, and development pattern found along Taylor Avenue.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3, Residential District of the Columbus City Codes for the property located at 249-251 TAYLOR AVENUE (43203), to permit a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV18-064).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-064, the owner of the property at 249-251 TAYLOR AVENUE (43203), is requesting a Variance to permit a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3, Residential District, lists single-unit dwellings as the only permitted residential use, while the applicant proposes a two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the Near East Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because the requested Council variance will permit a two-unit dwelling that is consist...
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