The Grandview Heights Planning Commission on Nov. 19 approved a lot split and consolidation that will transfer a 1.5-foot strip of land to 1183 Wyandotte Road so the homeowner can widen a narrow driveway.

Staff said both subject parcels meet RS-1 single-family zoning requirements and recommended approval with conditions to ensure the split and subsequent consolidation are tied together so recording does not leave a nonconforming remnant. Applicant Arthur James told the commission he sought “one and a half feet” from the neighboring lot to make practical use of his driveway and possible future garage space.

Neighbor Jill Gentry, owner of the adjacent property at 1195 Wyandotte, told the commission she is willing to sell the strip but asked the approval be conditioned on an executed sales agreement so the split becomes void if the sale does not occur. Staff and commissioners agreed and included a requirement that the applicant provide a record of the county auditor filing showing the consolidation was recorded.

A commissioner moved to approve PC 1420251183 as submitted with the staff conditions tying the split to a lot consolidation and requiring evidence of recording; the motion carried on a roll call with votes recorded as yes by Commissioner Kaskoski, Commissioner Evans and Vice Chair Collin. The commission’s approval is contingent on the applicant recording the consolidation and providing proof to city staff.