Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV14-002
APPLICANT: Bernard Frankl; 917 Oak Street; Columbus, OH 43205.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The requested Council variance will conform an existing two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. Variances for the property's existing yard and area standards are included in the request. The applicant is also requesting to increase the height of the detached garage from twenty-one (21) feet to twenty-eight (28) feet for a gabled roof to more closely reflect the architectural style of the surrounding neighborhood. 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, and site is located within the boundaries of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which includes a number of recommendations supportive of new and renovated housing. A hardship exists because the non-conforming nature of the site precludes financing options and prevents the owner from making improvements to the structures. 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.
Title
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, Residential District; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.18, Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25, Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 915-917 OAK STREET (43205), to conform an existing two-unit dwelling with reduced development sta...
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