Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV06-035
APPLICANT: Michael Spencer; 1123 Neil Avenue; Columbus, Ohio 43201.
PROPOSED USE: A carriage house on a lot developed with a single-family dwelling.
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VICTORIAN VILLAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This variance will permit the construction of a second dwelling on a lot developed with an existing single-family dwelling. The R-4, Residential District allows up to four units in the same dwelling only. The applicant proposes a two-story structure, fronting on a rear alley, with a single-family dwelling unit above three garage parking spaces. A fourth parking space will be provided on the site. Building design will conform to the Victorian Village Commission requirements.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, Residential District use; and 3332.19, Fronting on a public street; of the Columbus City codes, for the property located at 1123 NEIL AVENUE (43201), to permit a second single-family dwelling (a carriage house) on a lot developed with a single-family dwelling in the R-4, Residential District and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance CV06-035)
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WHEREAS, by application CV06-035, the owner of property at 1123 NEIL AVENUE (43201), is requesting a Council Variance to permit a second single-family dwelling (a carriage house) on the rear of a lot currently developed with a single-family dwelling in the R-4, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.039, R-4, Residential District use, requires a separate lot for each principal use, while the applicant proposes to construct a second dwelling on the same lot; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation in the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to pass this ordinance to begin construction as soon as possible ...
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