Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV19-073
APPLICANT: Zac McKenzie; 6087 Red Bank Road; Galena, OH 43021.
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel zoned in the R-4, Residential District. The applicant proposes to construct a single-unit dwelling with a rear a single-unit dwelling above a detached garage (a carriage house). A Council variance is required because while the R-4, Residential District permits a maximum of four dwelling units in one building, it does not permit two dwellings on one lot. Variances for reduced parking from four spaces to two spaces, increased lot coverage and maximum floor area ratio (FAR), reduced lot width, area district requirements, fronting, rear yard, and side yard obstruction are included in the request. The site is located within the planning area of University District Plan (2015), which recommends “lower intensity residential” uses for this location. Staff finds the proposal to be consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation, will not add incompatible uses to the area, and is consistent with the recent development pattern in historic urban neighborhoods.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, Residential District; 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 1463 N. 4TH ST. (43201), to permit two detached single-unit dwellings (a single-unit dwelling and a carriage house) on one lot with reduced development standards in th...
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