Commission approves conditional use for duplex at 1219 Fox Street with alley and sidewalk conditions

The City of Findlay Planning Commission on Feb. 13 approved conditional-use application CU-02-2025 submitted by Brad Brogan to construct a duplex at 1219 Fox Street, subject to conditions that the applicant pave the unimproved east–west alley from Fox Street to the rear of his properties (extent to be determined with staff) and align the sidewalk to match the neighborhood pattern.

Staff said Brogan purchased two adjacent small lots, merged them and proposed a duplex that would meet R-3 small-lot residential setback requirements. The property and surrounding area include R-3 and R-4 zoning and are not in the 100-year floodplain. The proposal provides a rear parking lot that ties into parking on properties to the south and would provide six parking spaces for tenants and visitors. Staff recommended approval conditional on paving the alley and matching existing sidewalk location to adjacent properties.

Commission members noted the submitted elevations show a two-story duplex and emphasized the conditional use should be limited to a duplex as applied for. Commissioners also discussed cross-access easements to the properties to the south; the applicant indicated he intended to record cross-access covenants so the parking arrangement would persist if properties were later sold. Engineering staff said they would work with the property owner on sidewalk and alley improvements; fire prevention had no comment.

A motion to approve CU-02-2025 with staff-recommended conditions passed by recorded vote. The transcript records the motion and a roll-call vote in favor of approval.