The requested Council variance aims to convert an existing religious facility and a single-unit dwelling at 295 and 277 Reeb Avenue into a non-profit social services center operated by Star House. The site, spanning approximately 0.90 acres with a total usable building area of 19,269 SF, is zoned R-3 Residential, which typically prohibits institutional uses like the proposed social services center. The project also requires a parking variance, as only 28 spaces are available on-site, falling short of the 39 required. This initiative aligns with the South Side Plan (2014), which recommends 'Institutional' land uses for this location. The Columbus South Side Area Commission unanimously recommended approval (11-0-0 vote), supporting the variances due to the proposed use's consistency with the area's character and the practical difficulties in meeting the standard zoning requirements for parking.