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Council Variance Application: CV21-149
APPLICANT: Franklinton Rising; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Attorney; 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460; Columbus, OH 43215
PROPOSED USE: Two three-unit dwellings.
FRANKLINTON AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of two undeveloped parcels which are to be combined in the R-4, Residential District. The requested Council Variance will permit the construction of two three-unit dwellings for a total of six dwelling units on one lot. A Council variance is necessary because while the R-4 district permits a maximum of four units in one building, it does not permit two separate dwellings on the same lot unless they are within a multiple dwelling development. The request includes variances to area district requirements, side and rear yards, landscaping, and to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 9 to 6. The site is within the planning area of the West Franklinton Plan (2014), which recommends “Medium-High Density Residential” land uses at this location. City staff supports the requested variance as the proposal is consistent with the housing types and density in the surrounding area. The proposal also includes building elevations showing a front door and porch addressing the Chicago Avenue frontage consistent with Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018).
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Minimum number of parking spaces required; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.27, Rear yard; of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 89-93 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to permit two three-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV21-049 #CV21-149).
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