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Canal Winchester approves variance so new home at 160 Kramer Street need not install sidewalk
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved Variance Application VA-26-008 on April 13, allowing a new house on a 0.39-acre lot in Winchester Trace to forgo installing a public sidewalk, finding it would be inconsistent with the surrounding neighborhood.
The Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission on April 13 approved a variance allowing a new single-family home at 160 Kramer Street not to install a public sidewalk.
Applicant Sarah Schwalenberg told the commission the lot sits in Winchester Trace and that neighboring properties lack sidewalks; staff confirmed the lot is a 0.39-acre parcel in an R‑3 (Low Density Residential) zone and recommended approval. Staff noted the neighborhood was platted in 1989 before sidewalks were required and said forcing construction of a single segment would create a disconnected sidewalk gap.
After a brief public hearing, Commissioner Brad Richey moved to approve Variance Application VA-26-008; Commissioner Steve Palsgrove seconded the motion and the Commission voted 5–0 in favor.
The variance record states that granting the relief would not confer an undue privilege, would not adversely affect the public, and would be consistent with the surrounding built environment. The Planning Department will record the variance in the property file.
