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Planning commission approves variance to replace century-old garage at 134 Short Street

Gahanna Planning Commission · February 11, 2026
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The Gahanna Planning Commission approved a variance allowing a detached garage at 134 Short Street to be built at 0 feet from the west property line; staff recommended approval citing limited placement options from mature trees and poor condition of the existing structure.

The Gahanna Planning Commission on Feb. 11 approved a variance that allows a new detached garage to be rebuilt at 134 Short Street despite encroaching on the standard 15-foot front setback in the Creekside Residential district.

City planning staff described the existing garage as more than 100 years old and in disrepair and recommended approval of the single variance for Chapter 11.03.18, saying the proposed 708-square-foot…

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