Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV26-034
APPLICANT: George Lokko; 108 East College Avenue; Westerville, OH 43081.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
MIDEAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling and a detached garage in the R-2, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the parcel to be redeveloped with a two-unit dwelling. A Council variance is required because the R-2 district prohibits two-unit dwellings. Although the proposal is inconsistent with the land use recommendation of the Livingston East Area Plan (2009) for “Residential (Single-Family)” uses, it will provide the opportunity for more diverse housing, and will not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.033, R-2 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3527 E. DESHLER AVE. (43227), to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-034).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV26-034, the owner of the property at 3527 E. DESHLER AVE. (43227), is requesting a Council variance to allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-2, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.033, R-2 residential district, prohibits two-unit dwellings as the primary land use, while the applicant proposes a two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the Mideast Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because the request will provide the opportunity for more diverse housing, and will not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, said variances will not adversely affect the surrounding property or surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the grant...
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