Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-024
APPLICANT: Compton Construction; c/o Jeremy Miller; 2323 West Fifth Avenue, Suite 215; Columbus, OH 43204.
PROPOSED USE: A carriage house on a lot developed with a two-unit dwelling.
COLUMBUS SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a two-unit dwelling zoned in the R-2F, Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit the addition of a carriage house on the rear of the property. The variance is necessary because the R-2F district prohibits a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on the same lot. Variances for reduced number of parking spaces, vision clearance, lot width, lot area, maximum and minimum side yards, and rear yard are included in this request. The site is located within the boundaries of the South Side Plan (2014), which recommends “Medium High Density (10-16 du/ac)” land uses at this location. While the proposal is slightly higher in density (20 du/ac), the Plan states that somewhat higher densities may be considered provided a high-quality design is proposed that can demonstrate that it will not adversely impact the existing development pattern of the area. The Plan also states that parking needs should be balanced with the goals of reducing development’s impact on the built environment, creating walkable and bikeable neighborhoods, and encouraging the use of public transit. This area is pedestrian and bike friendly and is within a short distance of public transit. The Planning Division has determined that the proposed carriage house is consistent with the Plan’s recommendations, and is in character and scale with the existing dwelling units.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2),...
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