Explanation
Council Variance Application CV21-087
APPLICANT: Healthy Linden Homes, LLC; c/o Jonathan Alexander, Agent; 946 Parsons Avenue; Columbus, OH 43206.
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling.
SOUTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit a two-unit dwelling. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district only permits single-unit dwellings. No other variances are included in the request. The request is consistent with both the South Linden Land Use Plan (2018), which recommends “Medium Density Residential” land uses and the development pattern along Chittenden Avenue.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.035, R-3 residential district; for the property located at 960-962 CHITTENDEN AVE. (43211), to permit a two-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV21-087) and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, by application #CV21-087, the owner of property at 960-962 CHITTENDEN AVE. (43211), is requesting a Council 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; and
WHEREAS, the South Linden Area Commission recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval because this request is consistent with both the South Linden Land Use Plan, the development pattern of the neighborhood.
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires separate submission for all applicable permits and Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed use; and
WHEREAS, said variance will not adversely affect the surrounding property or surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the granting of said variance will not impair an adequate supply of light ...
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