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Council Variance Application: CV18-050
APPLICANT: David M. Betz; 174 East Fourth Avenue; Columbus, OH 43201.
PROPOSED USE: Two two-unit dwellings on one lot.
ITALIAN VILLAGE 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 redevelopment of the site with two two-unit dwellings. 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 two-unit dwellings on one lot. The request also includes a variance to fronting requirements. Staff finds that the proposal will not add incompatible uses to the area, is consistent with the recent development pattern in this historic urban neighborhood, and notes that building design will conform to the Italian Village Commission requirements.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; and 3332.19, Fronting, of the City of Columbus codes; for the property located at 174 EAST FOURTH AVENUE (43201), to permit two two-unit dwellings, with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance # CV18-050) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, by application # CV18-050, the owner of property at 174 EAST FOURTH AVENUE (43201), is requesting a Council variance to permit two two-unit dwellings on one lot, with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3333.039, R-4, Residential District, allows a maximum of four units in one building, but does not permit units in multiple buildings on a single lot, while the applicant proposes to redevelop the lot with two two-unit dwellings; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.19, Fronting on a public street, requires a dwelling to have frontage on a public street, while the applicant propo...
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