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Council Variance Application: CV12-044
APPLICANT: Andrea Maclam Ashley; 2623 North Fourth Street; Columbus, OH 43202.
PROPOSED USE: To conform an existing two-unit dwelling with reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant is applying for a Council variance to conform an existing two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District, which only permits single-unit dwellings. The applicants are also seeking a variance to conform the existing parking situation since they only have two off street parking spaces, while four are required. The applicants are experiencing difficulty in obtaining mortgage financing and insurance since the existing structure cannot be rebuilt with two-units. The existing two-unit dwelling is consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and has posed no detrimental effects on the surrounding neighborhood during its existence, therefore Staff recommends approval.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; and 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2621-23 NORTH FOURTH STREET (43202), to permit a two-unit dwelling with reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance # CV12-044).
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WHEREAS, by application # CV12-044, the owner of the property at 2621-23 NORTH FOURTH STREET (43202), is requesting a Variance to permit a two-unit dwelling in the R-2, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3 Residential District, permits only single-unit dwellings, while the applicant proposes to maintain an existing two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, Section 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required, requires two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit, totaling four (4) req...
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