Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV19-099
APPLICANT: Kathy A. Consoliver; c/o Fred Hutchinson, Architect; 1166 Bryden Road; Columbus, OH 43205.
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a single-unit dwelling and a detached garage that received a variance for increased height (BZA16-009) in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the existing storage area above the garage to be converted into a single-unit dwelling or home office. The variance is necessary because the R-3 district permits only one single-unit dwelling per lot. Variances for reduced parking (from 4 spaces to 2), lot width and area, fronting, reduced side and rear yards, and home occupation are included in the request.The site is within the planning area of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not contain a land use recommendation for this location, but recommends that new housing be consistent with the housing types, density, and development pattern of the neighborhood. City staff supports the requested variance as the proposal is consistent with the housing types and density in the surrounding neighborhood, and is reflective of the recent infill development pattern in urban neighborhoods.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05 Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.037(A)(D), Home occupation, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 880 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to permit two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Var...
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