Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV24-074
APPLICANT: Lawrence Johns; 1569 Greenway Avenue; Columbus, OH 43203
PROPOSED USE: Habitable space above a detached garage.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow a detached garage with habitable space located above. A Council variance is required because habitable space above a garage is only allowed when connected directly to habitable space within a dwelling. The request also includes a variance to garage height. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not contain a specified land use recommendation at this location. The Plan does state that new constructions should be compatible with the surrounding context in terms of height, massing/scale, materials, porches, roof pitch, setbacks, and window and door proportions, that accessory dwelling units should be architecturally compatible with the primary residence, separate entrances should be directed towards the side or rear yard, and that garages should be detached and located behind the house. The proposal is consistent with these Plan design guidelines.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1569 GREENWAY AVE. (43203), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with an increased height in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-074).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV24-074, the owner of the property at 1569 GREENWAY AVE. (43203), is requesting a Variance to allow habitable space above a detached garage with an increased height in the R-3, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.38(H), Private garage, requires habitable space in a garage to ...
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