Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV18-098
APPLICANT: John A. Gleason, Atty.; 41 South High Street, Suite 3100; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single undeveloped parcel zoned in the R-3, Residential District. The applicant proposes to construct a two-unit dwelling on the parcel. A Council variance is necessary because the current zoning district only permits single-unit dwellings. The site is within the planning area of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not recommend a land use for this location, however the Plan does state that, in general, housing types and density should be consistent with the housing types and densities found in the surrounding area. Two-unit dwellings are found throughout the neighborhood and are appropriate in this context. Staff believes the proposal is compatible to the urban character of the neighborhood as recommended by the Plan and does not introduce incompatible uses to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3, residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 123 FRANKLIN PARK WEST (43205), to permit a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV18-098).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV18-098, the owner of the property at 123 FRANKLIN PARK WEST (43205), is requesting a Variance to permit a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3, residential district, lists single-unit dwellings as the only permitted residential use, while the applicant proposes a two-unit dwelling on the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Near East Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, City Departments recommend approval because the requested Council variance will allow a tw...
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