Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV12-017
APPLICANT: Kelly J. McClellan; 8045 Pickerington Road; Canal Winchester, OH 43110.
PROPOSED USE: To conform an existing three-unit dwelling in the R-2F, Residential District.
COLUMBUS SOUTHSIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant is applying for a Council variance to bring an existing three-unit dwelling into zoning conformance. The site is zoned in the R-2F, Residential District which permits single- and two-unit dwellings. The City of Columbus rezoned the property to the R-2F, Residential District in 2000 as part of an area rezoning. The proposal is consistent with the recommendations of the South Side Plan -Merion Village and Schumacher Place Amendment (2008). Staff supports the proposed Council variance which would allow a three-unit dwelling to be rebuilt if the building burnt because a three-unit dwelling is a consistent use in the area. Furthermore, the applicant has enough Code required parking spaces and the applicant has agreed that any reconstructed building will be no larger than the footprint of the existing building.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.037, R-2F, Residential District, of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 358-362 EAST KOSSUTH STREET (43206), to permit an existing three-unit dwelling in the R-2F, Residential District. (Council Variance # CV12-017).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV12-017, the owner of property at 358-362 EAST KOSSUTH STREET (43206), is requesting a Council variance to bring an existing three-unit dwelling into zoning conformance in the R-2F, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.037, R-2F, Residential District Use, permits one single-family or one two-family dwelling on a lot, while the applicant proposes to allow one existing three-unit dwelling on one lot; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Southside Area Commission recommends approv...
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