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Council Variance Approved for Two-Unit Dwelling Conversion and Parking Relief

  • When: 2025/06/05
  • Address: 26 W. Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH
  • City: Columbus
  • State: OH
  • Category: Project Amendments
  • Subcategory: Development Plan Amendment
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Low-Rise
  • Size (AC): 0.20 AC
  • Size (Units): 2 Units
  • Planning Department: True

A council variance application was approved for the property at 26 W. Henderson Rd. in Columbus, OH, allowing the conversion of an existing office space into a second residential unit, thereby establishing a two-unit dwelling. This variance permits a two-unit dwelling in an R-3 Residential District, where typically only single-family homes are allowed. The site previously contained a mixed-use building with an office and a single-unit dwelling, which was approved under a 2017 Council Variance. The current approval also encompasses variances for reduced maneuvering space for existing carport parking (18.96 ft versus 20 ft required), a reduced parking setback line (15.5 ft versus 20 ft required), a reduced minimum side yard (4.67 ft versus 5 ft required), and the retention of existing stacked parking spaces as a side yard obstruction. Although the proposed use is inconsistent with the Clintonville Neighborhood Plan's 'Single-Family' recommendation, city staff supported the proposal, citing the existing building's compatibility with nearby residential development and its location along a high-intensity corridor. The Clintonville Area Commission unanimously approved the variance with a vote of 5 in favor.

Source

Ownership - 26-28 W. Henderson Road, LLC


Monica Ohlinger

Architect - Juliet Bullock Architects


Juliet Bullock

City Representative - Brandon Carpenter