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Zoning Committee

Monday, May 12, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The City Zoning Committee held its regular meeting and approved several zoning variances that will allow property owners to make modifications to their residential and commercial properties. These variances mostly involved allowing alternative uses or reduced development standards for specific locations across different districts in Columbus.

Key Decisions

  • Automotive maintenance and sales at 3439 Parsons Ave Passed
  • Artist studio and parking lot at 705 Ann St Passed
  • Habitable space above detached garage at 239 W. Como Ave Passed
  • Two single-unit dwellings on one lot at 49 E. Tulane Rd Passed
  • Temporary automobile storage at 616 E. Whittier St Postponed to 6/2/2025
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO.25 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MAY 12, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
  4. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  5. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  6. VARIANCES
  7. 1162-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses; 3356.11(B), C-4 District setback lines; 3312.25, Maneuvering; and 3389.12, Portable building, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3439 PARSONS AVE. (43207), to allow automotive maintenance and sales, tire sales, and a food truck with reduced development standards in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-003).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  8. 1164-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district;; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; Section 3312.21(D)(1), Parking lot screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 705 ANN ST. (43206), to allow an artist studio, gallery, production establishment, and parking lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-006).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  9. 1165-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted, and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 239 W. COMO AVE. (43202), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-009).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  10. 1166-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 49 E. TULANE RD. (43202), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-010).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  11. 1167-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.01, Dumpster area; and 3363.41(A), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 616 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), to allow temporary automobile storage with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-155).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  12. 1180-2025 To amend Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), for property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to repeal the Section 1 and replace it with a new Section 1 to include a required parking variance for the proposed mixed-use development (Council Variance #CV24-139A).
    Ordinance
  13. 1185-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(G), Garage height; 3332.38(H), Private garage; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 460 S. POWELL AVE. (43204), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-147).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  14. 14 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:

  15. 1180-2025 To amend Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), for property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to repeal the Section 1 and replace it with a new Section 1 to include a required parking variance for the proposed mixed-use development (Council Variance #CV24-139A).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  16. 1185-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(G), Garage height; 3332.38(H), Private garage; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 460 S. POWELL AVE. (43204), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-147).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

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

  17. ADJOURNED AT 7:05 PM
  18. 1164-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district;; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; Section 3312.21(D)(1), Parking lot screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 705 ANN ST. (43206), to allow an artist studio, gallery, production establishment, and parking lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-006).
    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:

  19. RECONVENED AT 6:57 PM
  20. RECESSED AT 6:56 PM
  21. 1162-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses; 3356.11(B), C-4 District setback lines; 3312.25, Maneuvering; and 3389.12, Portable building, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3439 PARSONS AVE. (43207), to allow automotive maintenance and sales, tire sales, and a food truck with reduced development standards in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-003).
    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:

  22. 1164-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district;; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; Section 3312.21(D)(1), Parking lot screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 705 ANN ST. (43206), to allow an artist studio, gallery, production establishment, and parking lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-006).
    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:

  23. 1164-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district;; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; Section 3312.21(D)(1), Parking lot screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 705 ANN ST. (43206), to allow an artist studio, gallery, production establishment, and parking lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-006).
    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:

  24. 1165-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted, and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 239 W. COMO AVE. (43202), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-009).
    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:

  25. 1165-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted, and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 239 W. COMO AVE. (43202), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-009).
    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:

  26. 1166-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 49 E. TULANE RD. (43202), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-010).
    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:

  27. 1180-2025 To amend Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), for property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to repeal the Section 1 and replace it with a new Section 1 to include a required parking variance for the proposed mixed-use development (Council Variance #CV24-139A).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  28. 1180-2025 To amend Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), for property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to repeal the Section 1 and replace it with a new Section 1 to include a required parking variance for the proposed mixed-use development (Council Variance #CV24-139A).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

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

  29. 1185-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(G), Garage height; 3332.38(H), Private garage; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 460 S. POWELL AVE. (43204), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-147).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

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

  30. 1185-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(G), Garage height; 3332.38(H), Private garage; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 460 S. POWELL AVE. (43204), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-147).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  31. 1162-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses; 3356.11(B), C-4 District setback lines; 3312.25, Maneuvering; and 3389.12, Portable building, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3439 PARSONS AVE. (43207), to allow automotive maintenance and sales, tire sales, and a food truck with reduced development standards in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-003).
    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:

  32. 32 RECONVENE
    Action: Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting Passed

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

  33. 33 RECESS
    Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

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

  34. 1162-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses; 3356.11(B), C-4 District setback lines; 3312.25, Maneuvering; and 3389.12, Portable building, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3439 PARSONS AVE. (43207), to allow automotive maintenance and sales, tire sales, and a food truck with reduced development standards in the C-3, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-003).
    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:

  35. 1166-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 49 E. TULANE RD. (43202), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-010).
    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:

  36. 1165-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted, and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 239 W. COMO AVE. (43202), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-009).
    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:

  37. 1166-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 49 E. TULANE RD. (43202), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-010).
    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:

  38. 1167-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.01, Dumpster area; and 3363.41(A), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 616 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), to allow temporary automobile storage with reduced development standards in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV24-155).
    Ordinance
    Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Postponed to 6/2/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. 1180-2025 To amend Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), for property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to repeal the Section 1 and replace it with a new Section 1 to include a required parking variance for the proposed mixed-use development (Council Variance #CV24-139A).
    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: