Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV16-039
APPLICANT: Donald A. Stenta; c/o Charles M. Paros, Agent; 357 West Seventh Avenue; Columbus, OH 43201
PROPOSED USE: A carriage house on a lot developed with a single-unit dwelling.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is zoned R-4, Residential District, and is developed with a single-unit dwelling. The requested Council variance will permit the construction of a single-unit dwelling above a garage (carriage house) on the rear of the lot, while conforming the lot width and side yards of the existing single-unit dwelling. A Council variance is necessary because the R-4, Residential District permits a maximum of four dwelling units in one building, but does not permit two residential buildings on the same lot. Variances for reduced required parking spaces, lot width, area district requirements, fronting, maximum side yard required, minimum side yard permitted, rear yard, maximum lot coverage, and maximum floor area are also included in the request. The site is located within the planning area of the University District Plan (2015) which recommends “lower intensity residential” uses for this location. Staff finds that the proposal is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation, and will not add incompatible uses to the area. Additionally, Staff notes that the proposal will improve the streetscape along the alley, will preserve an existing contributing structure, and supports a wider variety of housing opportunities that fits within the context of the established neighborhood. This request is consistent with the recent development pattern in historic urban neighborhoods.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, Residential District; 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05(A)(4), Area...
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