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Variance Granted for Habitable Space Above Detached Garage and Increased Height at 910 Mohawk St.

  • When: 2025/09/08
  • Address: 910 MOHAWK ST.
  • City: Columbus
  • State: OH
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Special Use Permit
  • Asset Class: Detached Housing
  • Property Type: Single-Family Residential
  • Size (AC): 0.15 AC
  • New Zoning: R-2F
  • New Zoning Description: Residential District
  • Previous Zoning: R-2F
  • Previous Zoning Description: Residential District
  • Planning Department: True

The Columbus City Council granted a Council Variance (CV25-060) for the property at 910 Mohawk Street in the R-2F, Residential District. The variance permits the creation of habitable space on the second floor of an existing detached garage, which typically requires a direct connection to habitable space within the primary dwelling according to Section 3332.38(H) of the Columbus City Codes. Additionally, the variance allows the existing garage height to remain at 20.17 feet, exceeding the 15-foot limit specified in Section 3332.38(G). The German Village Commission and City Departments recommended approval, noting the request would not introduce an incompatible use and would require a Certificate of Appropriateness for final design. Conditions include that the property remains a single-unit dwelling, the second floor of the garage is not converted to a separate dwelling unit, and no cooking facilities are installed in the garage's second floor. The development must generally conform to the 'ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN' dated June 25, 2025. The site is approximately 0.15 acres and contains a single-unit dwelling.

Source

Applicant - Joshua Tomey


Joshua Tomey

Ownership - Cara & Michael Whitley


Cara & Michael Whitley

Architect - Side Street Studio LLC


Joshua Tomey

City Representative - Brandon Carpenter