Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV20-120
APPLICANT: Molly McCartin; c/o Donald A. Highlander, Agent; Connecting Spaces LLC; 56 Milford Drive, Suite 2; Hudson, OH 44236.
PROPOSED USE: Habitable space above a detached garage.
GERMAN VILLAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single-unit dwelling and detached garage zoned in the R-2F, Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit the conversion of storage space on the second floor of the existing detached garage to habitable space as a guest suite including sleeping facilities. A Council variance is necessary because the zoning code only permits habitable space above a garage when connected directly to habitable space in a dwelling. The request also includes variances to maximum and minimum side yards and garage height to conform existing conditions. Staff supports the proposed variances as the request is consistent with similar proposals that have been approved in the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1042 JAEGER ST. (43206), to permit habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV20-120).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV20-120, the owner of the property at 1042 JAEGER ST. (43206), is requesting a Variance to permit habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.38(H), Private garage, requires habitable space in a garage to connect directly with habitable space in a dwelling, while the applicant proposes habitable space above an existing detached garage that is not connected to habitable space within the singl...
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