The requested Council variance (CV24-145) was approved by the Near East Area Commission with a vote of 12-0-1. The variance allows a Type A family child care home to operate in an R-3, Residential District, at 337 Linwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205. The property is currently developed with a single-unit dwelling. The variance specifically reduces the required parking from six spaces to two spaces. This is necessary because while the R-3 district permits Type B family child care homes for up to six children, it does not allow a dwelling unit to be used for a Type A family child care home for up to 12 children. The staff report concluded that the proposal would not add an incompatible use to the area and supported the applicant's analysis of practical difficulties in meeting the parking requirements.