Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-107
APPLICANT: Yvonne Riggie; 49 South Huron Avenue; Columbus, OH 43204.
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
GREATER HILLTOP AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site is developed with a single-unit dwelling and a two car garage in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit the conversion of the garage to a dwelling unit. Variances for reduced parking, lot width requirements, area district requirements, fronting, side yard, rear yard, parking space, maneuvering, and parking setback are included in this request. The site is located within the boundaries of the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment (2010), which recommends “Medium Density Mixed Residential” land uses at this location. Although the proposal exceeds the density recommendation in the Plan, Planning Division Staff recognizes that the reuse of the garage as a dwelling unit has minimal impact on the development pattern for the area and is appropriately designed. The proposal increases the range of housing options by expanding the range of housing types and sizes in the Westgate neighborhood, while also encouraging a more walkable and bikeable neighborhood through appropriate increases in density.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting on a public street; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 49 SOUTH HURON AVENUE (43204), to permit two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Resi...
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