Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV12-009
APPLICANT: David A. Applegate; c/o Howard Bennett, Agent; 90 Brickel Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
ITALIAN VILLAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested variance will conform two existing single-unit dwellings (70 East Fourth Avenue and 1153 Say Avenue) on one lot in the R-4, Residential District. The R-4, Residential District allows up to four units in one dwelling, but does not permit two separate dwellings on one lot. Variances to make existing conditions conforming, including minimum lot size, lot coverage, building setbacks, side yards, rear yard, and minimum number of required parking spaces, are included in the request. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from selling the property. Both dwellings have been long established on this lot, and this arrangement is consistent with carriage house development proposals that have been approved in historic neighborhoods. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; 3312.49, Minimum number of parking spaces required; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the City of Columbus codes, for the property located at 70 EAST FOURTH AVENUE (43201), to conform two existing single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV12-009).
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