A Council Variance (CV24-156) was requested for the property at 1243 Manor Drive in Columbus, Ohio, to allow the construction of a two-unit dwelling on a 0.20-acre parcel zoned R-1, Residential District. The existing zoning does not permit two-unit dwellings. The Far East Area Commission unanimously recommended approval (7-0) for this variance on February 4, 2025. Although the proposed development exceeds the 'Very Low Density Residential' recommendation of the 2018 Far East Land Use Plan, City Staff supported the proposal. Staff's reasoning was based on consistency with C2P2 Design Guidelines, which encourage higher densities with aesthetic design, and the presence of similar two-unit dwellings in the vicinity. The applicant argued that the variance would provide more economical housing options for the neighborhood, addressing the demand for lower-cost housing.