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Council approves conditional use for two-family dwelling at 480 Bell Street
Summary
The council unanimously approved a conditional use to convert a property at 480 Bell Street into a two-family dwelling after planning staff and housing division review.
Akron City Council on April 14 approved a conditional use to establish a two-family dwelling at 480 Bell Street, voting 11-0 during a special meeting.
City planning staff reported the petitioner would convert the building so the first floor contains a three-bedroom unit and the floor above contains a second three-bedroom unit. Staff said the lot meets development requirements for lot size and off-street parking, and the City of Akron Housing Division reported no issues with the proposed use. Planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval subject to conditions.
The petitioner told council he had invested significant resources to rehabilitate the property, and staff said the renovation would be an asset to the neighborhood and aligns with the Land Use and Development Guide Plan objective of improving housing quality. No members of the public spoke for or against the proposal during the hearing.
Councilman Fusco moved to pull the committee for a favorable report and asked for passage; the motion carried and the ordinance passed 11-0. The approval is subject to the conditions listed by planning staff; the record did not specify the ordinance number.
