Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV25-013
APPLICANT: Powell Realty Investments LLC c/o Orlando Burt Crimmel; 285 Partridge Bend; Powell, OH 43065.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling and single-unit dwelling on one lot.
FRANKLINTON AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a two-unit dwelling in the R-4, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow the addition of a single-unit dwelling above a detached garage (carriage house). A Council variance is required because although the R-4 district allows up to four units in one building, it does not allow the arrangement of a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on one lot. Variances to required parking, lot width, lot area, lot coverage, fronting. minimum side yard, maximum side yard, and rear yard are also included in this request. Staff supports the request as the proposed use is consistent with the West Franklinton Plan’s (2014) land use recommendation of “Medium-High Density Mixed Residential,” and will not add an incompatible use to the area. Additionally, the submitted building elevations are consistent with Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). This Council variance application was in process prior to the passage of Ordinance #2526-2025, the ADU legislation, and is being completed to avoid any potential variances that would be necessary through the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 110 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a sing...
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