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Commission approves conversion of 432 Tiffin Ave to duplex
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Summary
The commission approved conditional‑use CU‑01‑2026 to convert a single‑family home at 432 Tiffin Ave into a duplex (R and J Properties/Finley LLC). Applicant Jonathan Beach said renovations totaling about $25,000–$30,000 will follow; the city will require review of parking plans and permit compliance.
The Findlay City Planning Commission voted Jan. 8 to approve a conditional‑use request to convert a single‑family home at 432 Tiffin Avenue into a duplex.
CPC staff described the triangular parcel (between Tiffin, Cherry and Blanchard streets) as primarily neighborhood commercial along Tiffin, with nearby R‑3 residential to the north. The submitted floor plans show a 1,270‑sq.‑ft. two‑bedroom first‑floor unit and a 1,164‑sq.‑ft. two‑bedroom second‑floor unit, both exceeding minimum living‑unit square footage requirements.
Applicant Jonathan Beach, representing R and J Properties, told the commission the property needs roughly $25,000–$30,000 in renovations. He said the project timeline is measured in months and that the rear gravel parking will be paved during the summer, either in asphalt or concrete. Beach said he plans to increase the rear parking beyond the four stalls shown on the initial submittal and that a sidewalk around the property provides pedestrian access.
Commissioners asked staff to check parking at permitting; staff and the zoning department will review the final parking layout when the applicant submits building and paving plans. The commission approved CU‑01‑2026 by voice vote with all members recorded as 'Aye.'
What’s next: Applicant to finalize and submit a parking plan and obtain zoning/permit approvals before tenant occupancy.
