Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-141
APPLICANT: Dream Living LLC; c/o Brenda Parker, Agent; 405 North Front Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
COLUMBUS SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant has received a recommendation of approval from Staff and the Development Commission for a concurrent rezoning request to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Ordinance #1369-2025; Z24-058). The requested Council variance proposes a two-unit dwelling which is an allowed use of the AR-1 district, but development must be in accordance with R-4, Residential District standards. Variances to R-4 district standards for reduced lot width and minimum side yard have been deemed necessary. Staff supports the request as the proposed two-unit dwelling is consistent with the residential uses and development pattern along this portion of East Whittier Street, and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.26(C)(3), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1207 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), to allow reduced development standards for a two-unit dwelling in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-141).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-141, the owner of property at 1207 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), is requesting a Council variance to allow reduced development standards for a two-unit dwelling in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet, while the applicant proposes to maintain the existing lot width of 30.60 feet; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.26(C)(3), Minimum side yard permitted, requires a side yard of no less than five feet, while the applicant proposes a reduced mi...
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