The Council Variance (CV24-168) for 3639 Gender Rd, Columbus, OH, involves a 3.96-acre parcel currently zoned CPD, Commercial Planned Development District. The applicant, EREG Housing Preservation LLC, requested a use variance to permit ground-floor residential uses, specifically for a multi-unit senior housing development. This variance is crucial for the applicant to secure competitive funding through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) and obtain affordable housing tax credits. The site is within an area recommended for "Mixed Use 1 (16-24 du/acre)" land use. The Greater South East Area Commission recommended approval with a vote of 5 YES, 1 ABSTAIN. The approval is conditioned on the applicant completing a subsequent rezoning application (Z24-078) once funding is awarded. Further recommendations from the commission include ensuring a thriving tree line for screening with adjacent condos and addressing traffic regarding crosswalk timing at the intersection of Gender and Upperridge Dr for elderly tenants.