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Columbus City Council

Monday, December 8, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Council held its regular meeting, primarily focusing on zoning changes and land use variances across several city areas. Multiple properties were proposed for rezoning, including residential and commercial developments, with most items receiving first reading and being processed for potential future approval.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning of 3812 E. Powell Rd from Rural to Commercial District First Reading
  • Rezoning of 464 Rathmell Rd from Residential to Limited Apartment Residential District First Reading
  • Council Variance for 110 Chicago Ave to allow two-unit dwelling First Reading
  • Liquor License Transfers and New Permits Approved
  • Large Rezoning of 5371 Bachman Rd involving 99.7 acres First Reading
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO.59 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 8, 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 Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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 DECEMBER 3, 2025 Stock Type: D-5J, D6 To: Beer Barrell Inc 3993 Morse Crossing Columbus, OH 43219 Permit #: 00573614-7 Transfer Type: D-5J To: Herson Group LLC 6136 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 From: Cedeira LLC Cedeira LLC 6136 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 Permit #: 10009954-1 New Type: D5 To: 2179 Quarry Trails Holdings LLC 2179 Quarry Trails Dr Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 09057899-2 New Type: D3, D1, D6 To: AJS Tacos LLC AJS Tacos 3307 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43204 Permit #: 10008777-1 New Type: C1 To: Berry Supplies Ltd 1889 Sullivant Ave Columbus, OH 43223 Permit #: 10010843-2 New Type: D2 To: Boombox LLC Boombox McDowell 188 McDowell St Columbus, OH 43215 Permit #: 10004168-1 New Type: D2 To: North Broadway High 3400 N High St 1st Fl Columbus, OH 43202 Permit #: 06441877-2 Transfer Type: D1 To: JWIF LLC 97 Stygler Rd Columbus, OH 43230 From: JWID LLC JWIF LLC 2060 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 Permit #: 04183645-3 Advertise Date: 12/13/25 Agenda Date: 12/8/25 Return Date: 12/18/25
    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 Christopher Wyche, 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. WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, & LABOR: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  14. HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & EQUITY: GREEN, CHR. BEATTY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE: REMY, CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  16. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SUSTAINABILITY: WYCHE, CHR. REMY, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  17. HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, & BUILDING: HARDIN, CHR. GREEN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  18. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. BANKSTON
  20. BARROSO DE PADILLA
  21. DORANS
  22. WYCHE
  23. HARDIN
  24. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  25. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  26. FR-65 To rezone 3812 E. POWELL RD. (43035), being 1.49± acres located on the west side of East Powell Road, 320± feet east of Worthington Road, From: R, Rural District, To: C-4, Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-039).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  27. FR-66 To amend Ordinance #2733-2015, passed December 7, 2015 (Z14-010), for property located at 4986 AVERY RD. (43016), by repealing Sections 1 and 3 and replacing with new Sections 1 and 3 to modify commitments regarding maximum unit count and building design elements for a property in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning Amendment #Z14-010A).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  28. FR-67 To rezone 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), being 17.1± acres located on the north side of Rathmell Road, 260± feet east of Fosterson Drive, From: R, Residential District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-051).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  29. FR-68 To rezone 5371 BACHMAN RD. (43110), being 99.7± acres located on the south side of Bachman Road, 2,770 Feet from the intersection of Bachman and Winchester Pike, From: NG, Neighborhood General District and NE, Neighborhood Edge District, To: PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District and L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-016).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  30. COUNCIL VARIANCES
  31. FR-69 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; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 110 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow a two-unit dwelling and a single-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-013).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  32. FR-70 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3321.07(B), Landscaping; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 69 CHICAGO AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-014).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  33. FR-71 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.26(A), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 464 RATHMELL RD. (43137), to allow reduced development standards for a religious facility in the R, Rural District and an apartment complex in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-097).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  34. FR-72 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1110 & 1112 S. WASHINGTON AVE. (43206), to allow two, two-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-078).
    Ordinance
    Action: Read for the First Time

    Read for the First Time

  35. CONSENT ACTIONS
  36. RULES & POLICY: HARDIN, CHR. DORANS, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  37. WYCHE
  38. ADJOURNED AT 7:27 P.M.
  39. 39 RECESS
    Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  40. 40 RECONVENE
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Rob Dorans, to Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  41. THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT PORTION OF THE AGENDA AND VOTED ON LATER IN THE MEETING: HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS AND BUILDING: ORDINANCE #3322-2025
  42. Approval of the Consent Agenda

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, 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

  43. RECESSED AT 6:29 P.M.
  44. RECONVENED AT 7:03 P.M.