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Planning staff recommends conditional retention of 3‑unit at 151 Ruckle Road to avoid displacing long‑term tenants

Akron City Council Planning Committee · December 9, 2025
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Summary

Owner seeks to retain a three‑unit apartment at 151 Ruckle Road despite zoning designation as a legal nonconforming two‑family; petitioner and previous owner said long‑term tenants (including an elderly resident) occupy the unit and staff recommended approval subject to bringing units into housing code compliance.

Planning staff reported that the structure at 151 Ruckle Road, built in 1924, currently contains three apartments but is legally nonconforming for two‑family use. Petitioner Kate Kaczynski (online) said she purchased the house believing…

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