Explanation
Council Variance Application: CV23-007
APPLICANT: Julie Bullock; 4886 Olentangy Blvd.; Columbus, OH 43214.
PROPOSED USE: Habitable space above a detached garage.
COLUMBUS SOUTH SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of a single-unit dwelling with a one car garage in the R-2F, Residential District. The requested Council variance will permit a new detached two-car garage with habitable space on the second floor including an office, bedroom, and bathroom. A Council variance is required because habitable space above a garage is only permitted when the space is connected directly to habitable space in a dwelling. Variances to the garage height and to reduce the minimum side yard for the existing dwelling are also included with this request. The request is supportable as the proposal fits within the larger development pattern of the neighborhood and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.38(G), Private garage; and 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 146 MITHOFF ST. (43206), to permit habitable space on the second floor of a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-007).
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WHEREAS, by application #CV23-007, the owner of property at 146 MITHOFF ST. (43206), is requesting a Council variance to permit habitable space on the second floor of a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.38(H), Private garage, requires habitable space above a garage to connect directly with habitable space in the dwelling, while the applicant proposes habitable space above a detached garage; and
WHEREAS, Section 3332.38(G), Private garage, allows a maximum height of 15 feet for a detached ga...
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