Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV26-059
APPLICANT: Joshua Tomey; 1286 East Fulton Street; Columbus, OH 43205
PROPOSED USE: Two two-unit dwellings.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of four undeveloped parcels in the R, Rural District after recent annexation into the City of Columbus from Sharon Township. A future lot combination has been proposed that will result in two new lots: Lot 01 and Lot 02. The requested Council Variance will allow a two-unit dwelling on each newly created lot, for a total of four dwelling units. A Council variance is required because the R district only allows single-unit dwellings as a primary residential land use. Variances to reduce lot area and building setback lines are also included in this request. Although the proposed use exceeds the Northland I Area Plan (2014) land use recommendation of “Low-Medium Density Residential (4-6 du/ac),” staff notes that Columbus Growth Strategy (CGS) (2026) Guiding Principles recommend the creation and preservation of a variety of housing types to support mixed-income communities. This includes housing that is affordable to low- and middle-income families, age-friendly housing, and missing middle housing. The request also includes building elevations that are consistent with CGS Residential Design Guidelines.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.21, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 6733 MAPLE CANYON AVE. (43229), to allow a two-unit dwelling development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV26-059).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV26-059, the owner of the property at 6733 MAPLE CANYON AVE. (43229), is requesting a Council variance to allow two-unit dwelling development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.02, R-ru...
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