Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV07-017
APPLICANT: Pamela Anderson; c/o Ernie Cook, Agent; 4720 Elliott Road; Hilliard, OH 43026.
PROPOSED USE: Two-family dwelling.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This request will permit an existing two-family dwelling to remain in the R-3, Residential District. A Council variance is necessary in that a two-family dwelling is not a permitted use in the R-3, Residential District. The site is located within the planning area of The Greater Hilltop Plan (2001) which supports the diversity of housing stock and promotes the mix of housing types. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and the dwelling has been long established on this lot. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3, Residential District, of the Columbus City Codes, for the property located at 263-265 WREXHAM AVENUE (43223), to permit an existing two-family dwelling to remain in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance # CV07-017).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV07-017, the owner of property at 263-265 WREXHAM AVENUE (43223), is requesting a Council Variance to permit an existing two-family dwelling in the R-3, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3, Residential District, prohibits two-family dwellings, while the applicant proposes to maintain an existing two-family dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area. The requested Council variance will permit an existing two-family dwelling to remain in the R-3, Residential ...
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