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Variance Granted for Two Single-Unit Dwellings on One Lot at 1252 Atcheson Street in R-3 Residential District

  • When: 2025/07/28
  • Address: 1252 Atcheson Street, Columbus, OH
  • City: Columbus
  • State: OH
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Detached Housing
  • Planning Department: True

The City Council granted a variance for the property at 1252 Atcheson Street, allowing two single-unit dwellings on one lot in the R-3, Residential District. The applicant, Nathaniel Oliver Jr., proposes to build a carriage house (single-unit dwelling) above a detached garage on the rear of the lot, which currently has one single-unit dwelling. This requires variances from multiple sections of the Columbus City Codes, including allowing two dwellings on one lot where only one is permitted, reducing required parking from four to two spaces, maintaining a reduced lot width of 30 feet (instead of 50 feet), and allowing two dwellings on a 4,812 square foot lot (instead of 5,000 square feet per dwelling). Additionally, variances were granted for increased lot coverage from 50% to 64%, no public street frontage for the carriage house, reduced maximum side yard, no rear yard for the carriage house, and an increased private garage size from 720 SF to 770 SF. The Near East Area Commission and City Departments recommended approval, finding the proposal consistent with area plan guidelines and existing neighborhood development patterns. The ordinance is conditioned on the property being used for two single-unit dwellings and development conforming to the submitted site and elevation plans, as well as obtaining all necessary permits and Certificate of Occupancy for the new dwelling unit.

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