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Council Variance Application: CV12-018
APPLICANT: Odessa Thompson; 686 Elwood Avenue; Columbus, OH 43207.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
COLUMBUS SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested Council variance will allow a two-unit dwelling in the R-2, Residential District. The building was originally constructed as a retail structure with an apartment above. A variance is necessary because the R-2, Residential District allows only single-unit dwellings. The applicant was recently cited for converting the lower level into a dwelling unit, and needs the requested variance in order to comply with a zoning violation and to obtain building permits. The site lies within the planning area of The South Side Plan (2002), which recommends the reduction of existing non-conforming properties. Since the request will replace an inappropriate commercial use in the neighborhood with a residential use, Staff does not object to the request.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; and 3332.21, Building lines, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 584 STAMBAUGH AVENUE (43207), to permit a two-unit dwelling with a reduced building line in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV12-018). (AMENDED by 1831-2012 PASSED 9/10/12)
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WHEREAS, by application # CV12-018, the owner of the property at 584 STAMBAUGH AVENUE (43207), is requesting a Variance to permit a two-unit dwelling in the R-2, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.033, R-2 Residential District, permits only single-unit dwellings, while the applicant proposes to convert a first-floor vacant retail store with an apartment above into a two-unit dwelling; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.21, Building lines, requires a minim...
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