Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV05-002
APPLICANT: Danny D. Popp; 855 East Cooke Road; Columbus, OH 43224.
PROPOSED USE: Two-family dwelling.
NORTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant is requesting a Council variance to allow the construction of a two-family dwelling in the R-1, Residential R, Rural District. A variance is necessary because the R-1, Residential R, Rural District allows only single-family dwellings. A hardship exists because although the site is 1.54 acres, it is fairly narrow, and the low lying topography of the lot's southern half causes frequent saturation with water run-off from surrounding properties, preventing the site from being developed with two separate single family dwellings. The proposal will maximize the natural beauty of the site with tree preservation and a water feature, and is compatible with surrounding development.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.03, R-1, Residential 3332.02, R, Rural District; and 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements, of the Columbus City codes for the property located at 1157 EAST COOKE ROAD (43224), to permit a two-family dwelling on a 1.54± acre lot in the R-1, Residential R, Rural District (Council Variance # CV05-002).
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WHEREAS, by application # CV05-002, the owner of the property at 1157 EAST COOKE ROAD (43224), is requesting a Variance to permit a two-family dwelling in the R-1, Residential R, Rural District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.03, R-1, Residential 3332.02, R, Rural District, permits only single-family dwellings, while the applicant proposes to construct a two-family dwelling; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.06 R-rural area district requirements, requires that a principal building shall be situated on a lot of no less than five (5) acres in area, while ...
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