Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV20-065
APPLICANT: Charles M. Paros; Paros Architecture + Design; 357 West 7th Avenue; Columbus, OH 43201.
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.
COLUMBUS SOUTHSIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling and detached garage zoned in the R-2F, Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit the addition of a carriage house on the rear of the property. The variance is necessary because while the R-2F district permits two dwelling units in one building, two separate single-unit dwellings on the same lot are not permitted. Variances to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from four to three, and for area district requirements, fronting, and yard requirements are included in this request. The site is within the planning area of the South Side Plan (2014), which recommends medium-high density residential (10-16 du/acre) land uses at this location, and includes the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). The Plan also recommends that the design of accessory buildings be compatible with neighboring structures in terms of height, width, setbacks, lot coverage, and roof pitch. Planning Division staff has reviewed the proposed elevations, and supports the integration of high quality building materials and site design, which are compatible with existing accessory structures in the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F, residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, for the pr...
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