Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV25-002
APPLICANT: Ohio Real Estate Resources, LLC; 8710 Kingsley Drive; Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of an existing two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will conform the existing use, and is necessary for the applicant to obtain financing because the R-3 district only allows one single-unit dwelling on one lot. The request also includes a variance to reduce the lot width requirements. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Hilltop Land Use Plan (2019), which recommends “Medium-High Density Residential (16-24 du/ac)” land uses at this location, consistent with the requested variance.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 247-249 MIDLAND AVE. (43223), to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-002).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV25-002, the owner of the property at 247-249 MIDLAND AVE. (43223), is requesting a Variance to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3, residential district, allows one single-unit dwelling on one lot, while the applicant proposes to maintain a two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet in the R-3, Residential District, while the applicant proposes to maintain a reduced lot width of 41 feet; and,
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because the proposed use is consistent with the land use reco...
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