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Zoning Committee

Monday, May 19, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus Zoning Committee approved several property rezoning and variance requests, primarily focusing on residential and commercial development. These changes will allow for new townhouse developments, a drive-in business, and some modified land use standards in different districts of the city.

Key Decisions

  • Townhouse Development at Galloway Road Passed
  • Drive-in Business at Crown Plaza Drive Passed
  • Exterior Automobile Parts Storage on Billingsley Road Passed
  • Manufacturing District Development Standards Reduction Passed
  • Rezoning of Rural District to Residential and Manufacturing Areas Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 1175-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.41(H) Standards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119) to allow lots to front upon private streets for a townhouse development in the AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-135).
    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:

  2. 1175-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.41(H) Standards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119) to allow lots to front upon private streets for a townhouse development in the AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-135).
    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:

  3. 1184-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3361.03, Development plan, for the property located at 2062 CROWN PLAZA DR. (43235), to allow a drive-in business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV24-120).
    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:

  4. 1184-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3361.03, Development plan, for the property located at 2062 CROWN PLAZA DR. (43235), to allow a drive-in business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV24-120).
    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:

  5. 1234-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2585 BILLINGSLEY RD. (43235), to allow exterior storage of automobile parts in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-019).
    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:

  6. 1234-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2585 BILLINGSLEY RD. (43235), to allow exterior storage of automobile parts in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-019).
    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:

  7. 1238-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.13(B)(D), Driveway; 3312.21(A)(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3321.01(A), Dumpster area; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; and 3367.15(A)(C)(D), M-2 Manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2622-2644 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-071).
    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:

  8. 1238-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.13(B)(D), Driveway; 3312.21(A)(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3321.01(A), Dumpster area; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; and 3367.15(A)(C)(D), M-2 Manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2622-2644 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-071).
    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. ADJOURNED AT 6:44 PM
  10. REGULAR MEETING NO.27 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MAY 19, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  11. ROLL CALL
  12. 12 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 Christopher Wyche, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  14. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  15. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  16. 1174-2025 To rezone 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119), being 22.3± acres located on the west side of Galloway Road 130± feet south of Greenhaven Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-036).
    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:

  17. 1237-2025 To rezone 2622-2644 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), being 0.77± acres located on the north side of Johnstown Road, 225± feet Southwest of the intersection at Johnstown Road and Lamb Avenue, From: R, Rural District, To: M-2, Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z23-066).
    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:

  18. VARIANCES
  19. 1175-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.41(H) Standards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1175 GALLOWAY RD. (43119) to allow lots to front upon private streets for a townhouse development in the AR-12, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-135).
    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:

  20. 1184-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3361.03, Development plan, for the property located at 2062 CROWN PLAZA DR. (43235), to allow a drive-in business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV24-120).
    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:

  21. 1234-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2585 BILLINGSLEY RD. (43235), to allow exterior storage of automobile parts in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-019).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

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

  22. 1238-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.13(B)(D), Driveway; 3312.21(A)(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3321.01(A), Dumpster area; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; and 3367.15(A)(C)(D), M-2 Manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2622-2644 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-071).
    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:

  23. 23 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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