Explanation
Council Variance Application CV19-116
APPLICANT: Nitzan Levi; 139 E. Main Street, Unit 103; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Conform and expand existing four-unit dwelling.
NEAR EAST AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a four-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. The proposes an expansion of the nonconforming use by adding utility rooms and additional living space to the existing units, along with installation of four off-street parking spaces. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district only permits one single-unit dwelling per lot. Variances are also included for reduced parking (from 6 spaces to 4), no bicycle parking, and reduced lot width and area. The site is located within the planning area of the Near East Area Plan (2005), which does not contain a land use recommendation for this location, but encourages building design that improves the compatibility of the structure with the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed addition and new front porch better integrate the existing building with the adjacent dwellings. Approval of this request will not add a new or incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 permitted uses; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05 Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 898 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to conform and expand a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV19-116).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV19-116, the owner of property at 898 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), is requesting a Council variance to conform and expand a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District; an...
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