Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV14-033
APPLICANT: Amy Lauerhass; Lauerhass Architecture; 753 Francis Avenue; Bexley, Ohio 43209.
PROPOSED USE: Two three-unit dwellings on one lot.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is currently undeveloped and zoned in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the development of two three-unit dwellings on one lot. Variances for building lines, maximum side yards and a parking space reduction of six required spaces are also included. The site is located within the boundaries of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which recommends the revitalization of residential areas, including the development of infill housing. The Plan also recommends "…housing types and density should be consistent with the housing types and densities found in the surrounding area. This general rule should consider the mixed densities that exist in the neighborhood and allow for the interspersion of doubles and rowhouses (typically found at intersections) within areas with predominantly single-family homes." The proposal is consistent with the Plan's design guidelines, which recommends that new housing be compatible with existing housing. This proposal is higher than the surrounding densities, however, considering the proposal is for one bedroom units, the actual residential intensity is not incompatible with the area. Therefore, Staff is supportive of this proposal.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; 3312.49, Number of parking spaces required; 3332.21(B), Building Lines; and 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 248 & 252 SOUTH CARPENTER STREET (43205), to permit two three-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the ...
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