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Columbus City Council

Monday, November 17, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Council held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on zoning changes and liquor permit transfers. Multiple residential development variances were introduced, allowing for more flexible housing configurations in various neighborhoods. The council also went into an executive session to discuss legal settlements.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning of 4970 Lindora Dr from Commercial to Apartment Residential First Reading - Introduced
  • Multiple Council Variances for Residential Development First Reading - Introduced for 6 different properties
  • Multiple Liquor Permit Transfers and New Permits Approved
  • Executive Session for Legal Settlements Entered (8-0)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 55 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

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

  4. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
  6. 1 THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AS OF WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2025 New Type: D1, D3, D3A To: Ramos Alex LLC 3036 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 07195673-5 Transfer Type: D2, D3, D1 To: Witchlab LLC Witchlab LLC 127 N Central Ave Columbus, OH 43222 From: Witchlab LLC 1187 W Broad St Columbus, OH 43222 Permit #: 09692304-2 New Type: D5 To: Wieners On High LLC 2036 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 09610125-1 New Type: C1, C2 To: Sullivant FamilyMart LLC Sullivant FamilyMart LLC 2100 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10009203-1 New Type: D2, D1, D3, D6 To: Taboa LLC 40 E Long St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 08764592-1 Transfer Type: D5 To: Silent T Enterprises Level One Bar + Arcade 130 Hutchinson Ave Columbus, OH 43235 From: Level 1 Bar Arcade LLC 130 Hutchinson Ave Columbus, OH 43235 Permit #: 10005961-1 Transfer Type: C2, C1 To: Par Petroleum LLC Par Petroleum 995 Alum Creek Dr Columbus, OH 43209 From: Alum Creek Petroleum LLC 995 Alum Crk Dr Columbus, OH 43209 Permit #: 10007697-1 New Type: C2, C1 To: Independence Mini Market LLC Independence Mini Market 1391 South Hamilton Road Columbus, OH 43227 Permit #: 10010587-1 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: HOC Columbus LLC 1026 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 From: RVY Group LLC RVY Group LLC 1026 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10009769-1 Stock Type: C1, C2 To: ABC Liquor Corporation 1571 E Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 00019292-1 Transfer Type: D5, D6 To: Kai Columbus Inc Kai Columbus 1323 St James Lutheran Ln Columbus, OH 43228 From: HGB Columbus Inc HGB Columbus Inc 1323 St James Lutheran Ln Columbus, OH 43228 Permit #: 10010105-1 New Type: D1, D3 To: LJW Group LLC Hokkaido 1466 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Permit #: 10005310-8 New Type: D2 To: LNS Restaurants VIII LLC Mikey’s Late Night Slice 8770 Galaxy Way Columbus, OH 43240 Permit #: 10001787-1 Advertise Date: 11/22/25 Agenda Date: 11/17/15 Return Date: 11/27/25
    Communication
    Action: Read and Filed

    Read and Filed

  7. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
  8. 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 Melissa Green, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to waive the reading of the titles of first reading legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. FINANCE & GOVERNANCE: BANKSTON, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS: BANKSTON, CHR. BARROSO DE PADILLA, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  11. PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION: BARROSO DE PADILLA, CHR. DAY-ACHAUER, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  12. NEIGHBORHOODS, RECREATION, & PARKS: DAY-ACHAUER, CHR. WYCHE, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  13. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  14. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. BANKSTON
  18. BEATTY
  19. WYCHE
  20. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  21. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  22. FR-49 To rezone 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), being 0.92± acres located at the southeast corner of Lindora Drive and Carbondale Drive, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-024).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  23. VARIANCES
  24. FR-50 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; and 3312.27, Parking setback line, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), to allow reduced parking lot landscaping and parking setback for an apartment building in the L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-075).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  25. FR-51 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking;; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 671 E. GATES ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-052).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  26. FR-52 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2661-2663 OSCEOLA AVE. (43211), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-067).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  27. FR-53 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  28. FR-54 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1287 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-051).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  29. FR-55 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E), Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  30. FR-56 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 175 HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), to allow ground floor residential uses with reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-066).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  31. CONSENT ACTIONS
  32. RESOLUTIONS OF EXPRESSION:
  33. WYCHE
  34. 34 RECONVENE
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  35. RECESSED AT 7:59 P.M.
  36. 36 RECESS
    Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

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

  37. President Hardin stated: “As provided for in Columbus City Charter Section 8 and Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(3), Council will go into Executive Session to confer with City Attorney staff concerning legal settlements. No vote or formal action of any kind shall take place during Executive Session. Following Executive Session, the Council will come back into this regular meeting. May I have a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of conferring with City Attorney staff concerning legal settlements?"
  38. ADJOURNED AT 10:22 P.M.
  39. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  40. RECONVENED AT 7:59 P.M.
  41. Approval of the Consent Agenda

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, including all the preceding items marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote

  42. 42 RECONVENE
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Melissa Green, to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  43. RECONVENED AT 9:01 P.M.
  44. A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, to go into Executive Session. The motion carried by the following vote: ABSENT: 1 AFFIRMATIVE: 8