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File #: 3107-2025    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 11/6/2025 In control: Zoning Committee
On agenda: 11/24/2025 Final action: 11/26/2025
Title: To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E), Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).
Attachments: 1. ORD#3107-2025.Attachments, 2. ORD#3107-2025.Labels.pdf
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting Details
11/26/20251 CITY CLERK Attest  Action details Meeting details
11/25/20251 MAYOR Signed  Action details Meeting details
11/24/20251 COUNCIL PRESIDENT Signed  Action details Meeting details
11/24/20251 Zoning Committee Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibitPass Action details Meeting details
11/24/20251 Zoning Committee Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of CouncilPass Action details Meeting details
11/24/20251 Zoning Committee ApprovedPass Action details Meeting details
11/17/20251 Columbus City Council Read for the First Time  Action details Meeting details
Explanation

Council Variance Application: CV25-085

APPLICANT: Nitzan Levi; 139 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

PROPOSED USE: Four-unit dwelling.

NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.

CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the development of a four-unit dwelling. A Council variance is required because single-unit dwellings are the only allowable residential use in the R-3 district. Variances for parking lot screening, stacked parking, area district lot width requirements, lot coverage, building setback, and side yard are included in this request. The site is within the planning boundaries of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not contain a specific land use recommendation for this location, however the Plan does recommend that new construction be consistent with adjacent housing types and densities. Staff notes that the proposed site plan and building elevations are consistent with both the Plan’s design guidelines and recommendations regarding adjacent housing types and densities. The request does not introduce an incompatible use to the area and is consistent with the City's priorities regarding housing.

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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E), Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).

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WHEREAS, by application #CV25-085, the owner of the propert...

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