Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV21-059
APPLICANT: Horus and Ra Development; c/o Kareem Amr, Agent; 1223 East Main Street, Suite 303; Columbus, OH 43205.
PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on the same lot.
ITALIAN VILLAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R-4, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow a rear dwelling-unit with an attached two-car garage. The variance is necessary because the R-4, Residential District permits a maximum of four dwelling units in one building, but does not permit two separate dwellings on one lot. Variances for lot width, lot area, fronting, lot coverage, building setback, minimum side yard, and rear yard are included in this request. The site is within the boundaries of the Italian Village East Redevelopment Plan (2005), which recommends residential (1-2 units) at this location. The proposal is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation and with recent development patterns in historic urban neighborhoods. Additionally, staff finds the proposal will not add incompatible uses to area as there are other rear dwellings and carriage houses within this neighborhood, and notes that building design will conform to the Italian Village Commission requirements.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, Residential District; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4, area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 915 N. 4TH ST. (43201), to permit two single-unit dwellings on the same lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District...
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