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Council Variance Application: CV15-017
APPLICANT: Will-Seff Properties; c/o David Hodge; Smith & Hale, LLC; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, Ohio 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Rear single-unit dwelling above a detached garage (carriage house) on a lot developed with a single-unit dwelling.
FIFTH BY NORTHWEST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is zoned in the R-4, Residential District, and developed with a single-unit dwelling. The requested Council variance will permit the development of a single-unit dwelling above a detached garage (carriage house) on the same lot. A variance is necessary because the R-4, Residential District allows a maximum of four units in one building, but does not permit two residential buildings on one lot. Other variances are included for fronting on a public street with reductions to side yard and rear yard, and increased garage size. Staff finds that the proposal is compatible with the area as there are other carriage houses with similar arrangements within this neighborhood. The request is consistent with the recent development patterns in the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, Residential District; 3332.19, Fronting on a public street; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.38(F), Private garage, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 1627 NORTH STAR AVENUE (43212), to permit a rear single-unit dwelling above a detached garage (carriage house) in the R-4, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance # CV15-017).
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WHEREAS, by application No. CV15-017, the owner of the property at 1627 NORTH STAR AVENUE (43212), is requesting a Variance to permit a rear single-unit dwelling above a detached garage (carriage house) o...
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