Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV22-067
APPLICANT: Ryan McFadyen; c/o David Hodge, Attorney; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260; New Albany, OH 43054
PROPOSED USE: Two-unit dwelling with a single-unit carriage house dwelling.
UNIVERSITY AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel in the R-4, Residential District developed with a two-unit dwelling. The requested Council Variance will permit the existing detached garage to be converted into a single-unit carriage house, for a total of three dwellings in two separate buildings on one lot. A Council variance is necessary because the R-4 district permits up to four units in one building, but does not permit a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on one lot. The request includes variances to lot coverage, maximum floor area ratio, lot width, area district requirements, fronting, side and rear yards, and a parking space reduction from six required spaces to two parking spaces provided. The site is located within the planning area of the University District Plan (2015), which recommends “Lower Intensity Residential” land uses at this location. Staff supports the proposed use and variances as the Plan recommends both the preservation of existing contributing buildings and lower-intensity residential uses. The proposal preserves the original contributing structure and the original architectural features, and is located within a walkable neighborhood with on-street parking close to transit.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C)(3), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard; of the Columbus City Codes; for the proper...
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