Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV17-029
APPLICANT: Laura Kaldy; 4740 Reed Road, Suite 201; Columbus, OH 43220.
PROPOSED USE: Residential development.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R-2F, Residential District. The applicant proposes to split the property into two parcels. The southern parcel, containing the existing single-unit dwelling, will be developed with an additional dwelling above a detached garage (carriage house). The northern parcel will be developed with a two-unit dwelling, for a total of four dwelling units on two parcels. A Council variance is necessary because the existing zoning district only permits one single or one two-unit dwelling per lot. Variances for lot width, area district requirements, fronting, maximum side yards, minimum side yard, and rear yard are included. The site is within the planning area of the Harrison West Plan (2005), which recommends single and two-unit dwellings at this location. Staff supports the proposed density for each lot, noting that it is consistent with the Plan’s recommendation. Additionally, Staff notes the applicant is preserving an existing contributing building and incorporating it into the development proposal. The request is compatible with the recent development pattern in historic urban neighborhoods and will not introduce a new or intrusive use.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, Residential District; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 989 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (43201), to permit two single-unit dwellings on one lot and a two-unit dwelli...
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