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Council Variance Application: CV25-009
APPLICANT: Matt Gabrell; c/o Brenda Parker, Agent; 405 North Front Street; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Habitable space above a detached garage.
CLINTONVILLE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling and a detached garage in the R-2F, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the construction of a new detached garage with habitable space located above. A Council variance is required because habitable space above a garage is only allowed when connected directly to habitable space within a dwelling. Variances for a reduced minimum side yard for the detached garage and increased garage height are also included in this request. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the Clintonville Neighborhood Plan (2009), which recommends “Single Family” land uses at this location, which is inconsistent with the request. Staff recognize the Plan’s recommendation that the sustainability of each neighborhood is enhanced when a full range of housing options is provided to current and future residents as mitigating factors for support of the use.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted, and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 239 W. COMO AVE. (43202), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-009).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV25-009, the owner of the property at 239 W. COMO AVE. (43202), is requesting a Variance to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.38(H), Private garage, requires habitable space in a garage to connect directl...
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