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Owner proposes converting vacant building at 455 Crampton into fourplex; seeks approval to add second floor despite setback nonconformity
Summary
Ryan Mix presented plans to convert a vacant commercial building at 455 Crampton into four 2‑bed/2‑bath units (about 800 sq ft each) by adding a second floor; the request seeks approval for a vertical expansion that increases a nonconformity created by an existing east‑side setback.
Ryan Mix presented plans to the Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory Board on May 5, 2026, to convert the vacant commercial building at 455 Crampton into a fourplex by adding a second floor. "The plan is to convert it to a fourplex...and add a second Floor," he said, describing proposed 2‑bed, 2‑bath units of roughly 800 square feet each.
Mix said the building was rezoned to GC under prior ownership and that vertical expansion increases a nonconformity on the east side setback. The specific request at advisory review was to allow the building to increase vertically without further encroaching into the setback area. "So this request is to gain approval to increase the building size vertically, not any more into the setback," he said.
Board members asked about the surrounding context and parking. Anthony Dispenzieri noted that nearby uses appear compatible and urged the applicant to present a detailed site map showing the portions of the parcel intended for expansion and any proposed abandonment or variation. Mix said a site plan has been submitted with the conditional use permit (CUP) and that he will submit required documents with the building permit.
No public comment was reported on this item. Several board members expressed general support for reusing a dilapidated building and for the building's alignment with nearby multifamily uses.
Next steps: the applicant indicated the CUP and site plan are in the city review pipeline; board members requested full site documentation for the planning commission review.
