Canal Winchester, OH

Residential driveway up for review — 213 N Sarwil Dr

Reviewed Jun 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

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A variance was approved for a new residential driveway at 213 N Sarwil Drive to permit it to be wider than 10 feet at the right-of-way line. The driveway has already been constructed 22 feet wide and a residential building permit was submitted in January 2025.

What happened

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance (VA-26-010) for a new residential driveway at 213 N Sarwil Drive. The variance allows the driveway to be 22 feet wide at the right-of-way line, exceeding the standard 10-foot maximum.

Why it matters

This approval resolves a compliance issue for an already constructed driveway for a new home. While the primary construction is complete, this signals that a new residential build has recently occurred or is nearing completion. Concrete contractors completed the driveway, and further work could include final landscaping, or other finishing trades.

Timing

The variance was approved, indicating that the residential construction (including the driveway) is either newly completed or in its final stages. A residential building permit was submitted in January 2025.

Source: canalwinchesterohio.gov