A variance has been approved to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on a single lot at 1588-1590 Franklin Ave in the R-3 Residential District. The variance permits the construction of a carriage house with an ADU above a detached garage, reducing the required lot width from 50 feet to 31 feet and the lot area from 5,000 square feet to 3,058 square feet. It also allows the carriage house to front on a public alley rather than a street, and reduces the rear yard requirement to 0% of the lot area. Additionally, the variance includes a reduction in the required parking from six spaces to four, and allows side yard obstructions for parking.
This variance supports the redevelopment of a traditional urban neighborhood by enabling a mix of housing types on a small lot, maintaining the architectural character and density of the area while providing modern housing options.