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Council Variance Approved for Two-Unit Dwelling with Reduced Development Standards at 1815-1817 Tanis Dr

  • When: 2025/09/29
  • Address: 1815-1817 Tanis Dr
  • City: Columbus
  • State: OH
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Special Use Permit
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Low-Rise
  • Size (SF): 2,380 SF
  • Size (AC): 0.11 AC
  • Size (Units): 2 Units
  • Previous Zoning: R, Rural District
  • Planning Department: True

A Council Variance (CV25-058) was approved for an undeveloped 0.11-acre parcel in the R, Rural District to allow the construction of a two-unit dwelling. The R, Rural District typically permits only single-unit dwellings, necessitating a variance for the proposed duplex. Additionally, the project received variances for several development standards. These include a reduced parking setback from 25 feet to seven feet from Tanis Drive, a reduced vision clearance triangle from 30 feet to 26 feet at the intersection of Tanis Drive and Lazar Road, and a significantly reduced lot area from the required five acres to 0.11 acres. Further variances were granted for a reduced building line from 25 feet to five feet along Tanis Drive, a reduced maximum side yard from 16.6 feet to 12 feet, reduced minimum side yards to seven feet (west) and five feet (east), and a reduced rear yard from 25 percent to 15 percent. Both the Southwest Area Commission and City Departments recommended approval, citing the project's consistency with the Southwest Area Plan's 'Low Density Residential' recommendation and C2P2 Design Guidelines, emphasizing its high-level site and architectural design compatible with surrounding residential development. The approval is conditioned on the property being used for a two-unit dwelling as per the submitted site plan and the applicant obtaining all necessary permits and a Certificate of Occupancy.

Source

Applicant - Jonathan Romanovich


Jonathan Romanovich

Ownership - JUR PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LLC


Jonathan Romanovich

Architect - RIGHT ARCHITECTURE


City Representative - Brandon Carpenter