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Zoning Committee

Monday, June 2, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Zoning Committee held its regular meeting, primarily focusing on rezoning and variance requests for various residential and commercial properties across the city. Multiple properties were approved for rezoning or granted variances to allow for different housing developments, including multi-unit dwellings and child care homes.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning of Cleveland Avenue property from Residential to Commercial Passed
  • Variance for two-unit dwelling at 1207 E. Whittier Street Passed
  • Variance for five-unit dwelling at 898-900 S. 3rd Street Passed
  • Variance for Type A family child care home at 2071 Shawbury Ct. W. Passed
  • Temporary automobile storage at 616 E. Whittier Street Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO.29 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), JUNE 2, 2025 AT 6:30 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  5. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  6. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  7. 1369-2025 To rezone 1207 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), being 0.10± acres located on the south side of East Whittier Street, 100± feet west of Lockbourne Road, From: L-C-2, Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-058).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  8. 1377-2025 To rezone 4743 & 4745 CLEVELAND AVE. (43231), being 0.86± acres located on the west side of Cleveland Avenue; 93± feet south of Taymouth Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: C-2, Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-073).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  9. VARIANCES
  10. 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: 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:

  11. 1298-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.25, Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 576 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-021).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  12. 1333-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1558 E. LONG ST. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-003).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  13. 1364-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.02, R-rural district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2111 SAGAMORE RD. (43219), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-023).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  14. 1365-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2071 SHAWBURY CT. W. (43229), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-026).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  15. 1370-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.26(C)(3), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1207 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), to allow reduced development standards for a two-unit dwelling in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-141).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  16. 1374-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1260 CHESTERTON LN. (43229), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced required parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-007).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  17. 1395-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13(D), Driveway; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.21(E), Building lines; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 898-900 S. 3RD ST. (43206), to allow a five-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-144).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  18. 18 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting Passed

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

  19. ADJOURNED AT 7:06 PM
  20. 1298-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.25, Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 576 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-021).
    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:

  21. 1374-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1260 CHESTERTON LN. (43229), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced required parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-007).
    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:

  22. 1370-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.26(C)(3), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1207 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), to allow reduced development standards for a two-unit dwelling in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-141).
    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:

  23. 1370-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.26(C)(3), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1207 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), to allow reduced development standards for a two-unit dwelling in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-141).
    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:

  24. 1370-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.26(C)(3), Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1207 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), to allow reduced development standards for a two-unit dwelling in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-141).
    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:

  25. 1365-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2071 SHAWBURY CT. W. (43229), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-026).
    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:

  26. 1365-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2071 SHAWBURY CT. W. (43229), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-026).
    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:

  27. 1365-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2071 SHAWBURY CT. W. (43229), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-026).
    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:

  28. 1364-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.02, R-rural district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2111 SAGAMORE RD. (43219), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-023).
    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:

  29. 1374-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1260 CHESTERTON LN. (43229), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced required parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-007).
    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:

  30. 1374-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1260 CHESTERTON LN. (43229), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced required parking in the SR, Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-007).
    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:

  31. 1395-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13(D), Driveway; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.21(E), Building lines; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 898-900 S. 3RD ST. (43206), to allow a five-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-144).
    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. 1395-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13(D), Driveway; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.21(E), Building lines; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 898-900 S. 3RD ST. (43206), to allow a five-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-144).
    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:

  33. 1298-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.25, Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 576 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-021).
    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:

  34. 1298-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.25, Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 576 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-021).
    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:

  35. 1364-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.02, R-rural district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2111 SAGAMORE RD. (43219), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-023).
    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:

  36. 1364-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.02, R-rural district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2111 SAGAMORE RD. (43219), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-023).
    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:

  37. 1333-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1558 E. LONG ST. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-003).
    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:

  38. 1333-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1558 E. LONG ST. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-003).
    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:

  39. 1333-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1558 E. LONG ST. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-003).
    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:

  40. 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: 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:

  41. 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: 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:

  42. 1377-2025 To rezone 4743 & 4745 CLEVELAND AVE. (43231), being 0.86± acres located on the west side of Cleveland Avenue; 93± feet south of Taymouth Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: C-2, Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-073).
    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:

  43. 1395-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13(D), Driveway; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.21(E), Building lines; 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 898-900 S. 3RD ST. (43206), to allow a five-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-144).
    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:

  44. 1369-2025 To rezone 1207 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), being 0.10± acres located on the south side of East Whittier Street, 100± feet west of Lockbourne Road, From: L-C-2, Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-058).
    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: