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Zoning Committee

Monday, April 21, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus Zoning Committee approved several rezoning and variance requests that will enable new residential and commercial development across different city neighborhoods. These changes primarily involve converting manufacturing and institutional lands into apartment residential and planned development districts, potentially increasing housing options.

Key Decisions

  • Hamilton Square Boulevard Rezoning Passed
  • Lockbourne Road Apartment Complex Passed
  • Thomas Lane Commercial Development Passed
  • Duncan Street Shared Living Facility Passed as Emergency Ordinance
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ADJOURNED AT 6:48 PM.
  2. 0706-2025 To rezone 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), being 1.98± acres located on the northwest corner of Hamilton Square Boulevard and Lakeview Crossing, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-065).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  3. 0988-2025 To rezone 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), being 1.46± acres located on the northeast corner of Lockbourne Road and Faber Avenue, From: R-2, Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-060).
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. 0988-2025 To rezone 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), being 1.46± acres located on the northeast corner of Lockbourne Road and Faber Avenue, From: R-2, Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-060).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 0991-2025 To rezone 550 THOMAS LN. (43214), being 7.22± acres located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and Thomas Lane, From: I, Institutional District and L-I, Limited Institutional District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-006).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 0707-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-149).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 0707-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-149).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 0707-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-149).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 0968-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #0358-2024 (CV23-137), passed February 12, 2024 and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-004).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 0968-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #0358-2024 (CV23-137), passed February 12, 2024 and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-004).
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended to Emergency Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 0968-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #0358-2024 (CV23-137), passed February 12, 2024 and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-004).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 0989-2025 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 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 0989-2025 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 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 0989-2025 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 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 15 RECONVENED AT 6:50 PM
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

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

  16. 16 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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

  17. ADJOURNED AT 6:51 PM.
  18. REGULAR MEETING NO.21 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), APRIL 21, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  19. ROLL CALL
  20. 20 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  22. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  23. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  24. 0706-2025 To rezone 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), being 1.98± acres located on the northwest corner of Hamilton Square Boulevard and Lakeview Crossing, From: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-065).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  25. 0988-2025 To rezone 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), being 1.46± acres located on the northeast corner of Lockbourne Road and Faber Avenue, From: R-2, Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-060).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  26. 0991-2025 To rezone 550 THOMAS LN. (43214), being 7.22± acres located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and Thomas Lane, From: I, Institutional District and L-I, Limited Institutional District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-006).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. VARIANCES
  28. 0707-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4240 HAMILTON SQUARE BLVD. (43125), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-149).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. 0968-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3325.705, Supplemental Parking Requirements; 3325.805, Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and 3325.809, Landscaped Area and Treatment, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 44 E. DUNCAN ST. (43202), to allow a shared living facility for 16 occupants with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #0358-2024 (CV23-137), passed February 12, 2024 and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-004).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  30. 0989-2025 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 2700 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-142).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  31. 31 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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