Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-044
APPLICANT: Gary Dunn; 9325 White Oak Lane; Westerville, OH 43082.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
FAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R-1, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow construction of a two-unit dwelling. A variance is required because the R-1 district only allows single-unit dwellings as a primary residential land use. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Far East Land Use Plan (2018), which recommends “Very Low Density Residential (<4 du/ac)” land uses at this location. Staff supports the request as it is similar in housing style, site design, and density of the surrounding neighborhood, and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1241 MANOR DR. (43232), to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-044).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-044, the owner of the property at 1241 MANOR DR. (43232), is requesting a Council variance to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-1, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district, only allows single-unit dwellings, while the applicant proposes a two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the Far East Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because the requested variance will result in housing that is similar to the existing style, site design, and density of the surrounding neighborhood, and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, said variances will not adversely affect th...
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