Columbus City Council

Monday, June 23, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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Agenda

  1. ADJOURNED AT 6:36 PM
  2. Approval of the Consent Agenda

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote

  3. THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING. RESOLUTION #0158X-2025
  4. REGULAR MEETING NO. 32 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, JUNE 23, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. 6 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  8. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  9. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY JUNE 18, 2025 TREX Type: D2 To: RPSTC, LLC 2201 Neil Ave Columbus, OH 43201 From: Grammas Pizza Anderson LLC 8310 Beechmont Ave Cincinnati, OH 45255 Permit #: 3317835 Advertise Date: 6/28/2024 Agenda Date: 6/23/2025 Return Date: 7/3/2024
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  10. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION
  11. BARROSO DE PADILLA
  12. FROM THE FLOOR
  13. BEATTY
  14. HARDIN
  15. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  16. FR FIRST READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
    Action: To waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation Passed

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  20. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  21. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  22. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  23. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  24. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  25. BANKSTON
  26. WYCHE
  27. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  28. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  29. FR-45 To rezone 1941 STELZER RD. (43219), being 4.1± acres located at the southwest corner of Stelzer Road and Citygate Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-072).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  30. FR-46 To rezone 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), being 10.18± acres located at the northwest corner of Bethesda Avenue and Sunbury Road, From: R-2, Residential District, and R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-070).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  31. FR-47 To rezone 8570 N. HIGH ST. (43035), being 14.9± acres located on the east side of North High Street, 300± feet north of Lazelle Road, From: R, Rural District, To: ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-005).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  32. FR-48 To rezone 3535 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), being 45.48± acres located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and West North Broadway, From: C-3, Commercial District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-034).
    Ordinance
  33. FR-49 To rezone 2262 REFUGEE RD. (43207), being 1.94± acres located on the north side of Refugee Road; 2,600± feet west of Alum Creek Drive, From: R-1, Residential District, To: M, Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-014).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  34. VARIANCES
  35. FR-50 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, and 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1941 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced building setback and distance separation for a self-storage facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-161).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  36. FR-51 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2424 STEELE AVE. (43204), to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced minimum side yard in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-031).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  37. FR-52 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.285, Perimeter yard, for the property located at 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-158).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  38. FR-53 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 8570 N. HIGH ST. (43035), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-011).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  39. FR-54 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.26(B), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 26 W. HENDERSON RD. (43214), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District, and to revoke Ordinance #1440-2017 (CV17-017), passed June 12, 2017 (Council Variance #CV25-036).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  40. CONSENT ACTIONS
  41. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  42. BANKSTON
  43. BEATTY
  44. HARDIN
  45. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  46. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  47. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  48. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  49. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  50. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  51. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  52. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  53. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  54. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30-DAY LEGISLATION
  55. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  56. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  57. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  58. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  59. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  60. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  61. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  62. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  63. 63 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: