To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.033, R-2 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2734 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43207), to allow a manufactured home in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-092).

This item requests a Council Variance (CV25-092) to allow a manufactured home at 2734 Fairwood Ave., located in the R-2 Residential District. The property is currently an undeveloped parcel.

The applicant, Diane Johnson, seeks this variance because the R-2 zoning code prohibits manufactured homes. She wishes to place a HUD-approved manufactured home on the lot to live in during her retirement and be closer to her disabled son and his family, who reside at the adjacent property (2744 Fairwood Ave). The applicant plans to enhance the lot with landscaping, a concrete skirting, and a paved driveway and walkway to blend with the neighborhood.

The Far South Columbus Area Commission has recommended approval of the variance, noting the applicant's desire to stay close to family and the potential for the home to enhance the area. City planning staff also concurs with the approval, stating the proposed use is consistent with the Tri-South Neighborhood Plan's recommendation for "Single-Family Residential" and aligns with C2P2 Design Guidelines, without introducing an incompatible use.

The application details practical difficulties, including that the property would not yield a reasonable return without the variance, as it's currently unsuitable for conventional housing construction. The variance is not considered substantial, and the applicant asserts it will not alter the neighborhood's character or diminish property values.