Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV11-007
APPLICANT: Thomas D. Saad; c/o Michael D. Saad, Atty.; 41 South High Street, Suite 2000; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Three-unit dwelling.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant requests a Council variance to conform an existing three-unit dwelling in the R-2F, Residential District. The site was part of an area-wide City-sponsored rezoning of the University area that rendered the use non-conforming. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site inhibits the owner from selling, refinancing, or making improvements to the structure. The three-unit dwelling has been long established on this lot, and is consistent with existing development in the surrounding residential neighborhood. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, Residential District; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 135 EAST MAYNARD AVENUE (43202), to conform an existing three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV11-007).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV11-007, the owners of property at 135 EAST MAYNARD AVENUE (43202), are requesting a Variance to permit an existing three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.037, R-2F residential district, prohibits three-unit dwellings, while the applicant proposes to make an existing three-unit dwelling a conforming use on the property; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements, requires a m...
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