Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV25-067
APPLICANT: RCCL Investments LLC; 535 Green Acre Circle; Howard, OH 43028
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
NORTH LINDEN 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 an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at the rear of the lot for two single-unit dwellings. Staff notes that while the Franklin County Auditor acknowledges the existence of an established rear ADU on this property, City of Columbus records indicate that the existing rear structure is only a detached garage. This request will conform the existing condition and legitimize the ADU, resulting in two single-unit dwellings on one lot. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment (2014), which recommends “Medium Density Mixed Residential” land uses at this location, and includes the early adoption of Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). Variances to lot width, fronting, side or rear yard obstruction, Maneuvering, parking setback line, parking space, vision clearance, lot area, and rear yard are also included in this request. Staff supports the requested variances as the proposed use is consistent with the residential character of the neighborhood and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2661-2663 OSCEOLA AVE. (43211), to allo...
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