The Columbus City Council granted a variance for the property at 126 W. Northwood Ave., allowing two single-unit dwellings on one lot in the R-2F, Residential District, which typically permits only one single or two-unit dwelling. This variance enables the construction of a second single-unit dwelling, specifically a carriage house, above a detached garage at the rear of the property. The approval includes deviations from several zoning provisions, such as an increase in maximum lot coverage from 25 percent to 30.5 percent, a reduced minimum lot width from 50 feet to 33 feet, and a reduced lot area per dwelling unit from 6,000 square feet to 1,633.5 square feet. Additionally, the variance permits the carriage house to front on a public alley instead of a public street and reduces the required rear yard from 25 percent to 2 percent for the accessory dwelling. The University Area Commission and City Departments both recommended approval, citing consistency with the University District Plan's recommendation for “Medium Intensity Residential” and its design guidelines. The ordinance is conditioned on the continued use of the property as two single-unit dwellings, development in general conformance with the submitted site plan and building elevations, and obtaining all necessary permits and a Certificate of Occupancy for the carriage house.