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Council Variance Application: CV11-028
APPLICANT: Gebriel Selemon & Yeshashwork Hailu; c/o Tom Somos, Attorney; 1500 West Third Avenue, Suite 324; Columbus, OH 43212.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. This request will conform an existing two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. Variances for the dwelling's existing yard and area standards and to maintain only one parking space are included in the request. A Council variance is necessary in that a two-unit dwelling is not a permitted use in the R-3, Residential District. The site was part of an area-wide City-sponsored rezoning that rendered the use non-conforming. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from making improvements to the structure. The two-unit dwelling has been long established on this lot, and is consistent with existing development in the surrounding residential neighborhood. 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 Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05(A)(2),(B)(1) Vision clearance; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.18, Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25, Maximum side yard permitted; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 271-277 SOUTH CHAMPION AVENUE (43205), to conform an existing two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance # CV11-028).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV11-028, the owner of property at 271-277 SOUTH CHAMPION AVENUE (43205), is requesting a Council Variance to conform an ...
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