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Zoning Committee

Monday, June 9, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Zoning Committee held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on granting variances for residential property developments across multiple neighborhoods. Several property owners received permission to modify zoning requirements to allow additional housing units or adjust building standards on their lots.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning of 34 acres on Cubbage Road from Rural to Residential and Planned Development Passed
  • Variance to allow two single-unit dwellings at 41 S. Cypress Ave Failed
  • Variance to allow screen printing business at 3570 Fishinger Blvd Passed
  • Multiple variances for three-unit dwelling developments with reduced lot requirements Passed
  • Variance to allow dwellings not fronting public streets at 7444 Cubbage Rd Passed
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Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 31 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), JUNE 9, 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 Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, 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. 1485-2025 To rezone 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), being 34.00± acres located on the east side of Cubbage Road 2,400± feet north of Central College Road, From: R, Rural District, To: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District and R-1, Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-009); and to declare an emergency.
    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:

  8. VARIANCES
  9. 2170-2024 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept the application and area commission report into evidence as exhibits Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Accept the application and area commission report into evidence as exhibits. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 1459-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.12, R-2 area district requirements; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3041 WEIRTON DR. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-018).
    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. 1476-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 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 323 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow a three-unit and a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-171).
    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:

  12. 1486-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

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

  13. 1488-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 KENT ST. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-111).
    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:

  14. 1491-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3570 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), to allow a screen printing business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-034).
    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:

  15. 1492-2025 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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.
    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:

  16. 1493-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 764 S. 6TH ST (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-016).
    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:

  17. 17 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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

  18. 1492-2025 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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.
    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:

  19. 1493-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 764 S. 6TH ST (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-016).
    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:

  20. ADJOURNED AT 8:14 P.M.
  21. 1488-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 KENT ST. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-111).
    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:

  22. 1486-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

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

  23. 1486-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended to Emergency Passed

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

  24. 1476-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 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 323 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow a three-unit and a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-171).
    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:

  25. 1476-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 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 323 STEWART AVE. (43206), to allow a three-unit and a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-171).
    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:

  26. 1459-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.12, R-2 area district requirements; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3041 WEIRTON DR. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-018).
    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. 1459-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.12, R-2 area district requirements; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3041 WEIRTON DR. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-018).
    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:

  28. 1488-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 KENT ST. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with a reduced lot width in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-111).
    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:

  29. 1491-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3570 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), to allow a screen printing business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-034).
    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:

  30. 1492-2025 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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.
    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:

  31. 1492-2025 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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.
    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:

  32. 1493-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 764 S. 6TH ST (43206), to allow habitable space above a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-016).
    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. 2170-2024 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).
    Ordinance
    Action: Dismiss the remaining area variances Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Dismiss the remaining area variances. The motion carried by the following vote:

  34. 2170-2024 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approve the use variance Failed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Approve the use variance. The motion failed by the following vote:

  35. 2170-2024 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the following findings Passed

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

  36. 2170-2024 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the following preliminary findings Passed

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

  37. 1485-2025 To rezone 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), being 34.00± acres located on the east side of Cubbage Road 2,400± feet north of Central College Road, From: R, Rural District, To: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District and R-1, Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-009); and to declare an emergency.
    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:

  38. 2170-2024 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 41 S. CYPRESS AVE. (43222), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-140).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the following as the factual findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Adopt the following as the factual findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. 1491-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3570 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), to allow a screen printing business in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-034).
    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:

  40. 1486-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.19, Fronting, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7444 CUBBAGE RD. (43081), to allow dwellings to not front public streets in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance CV25-020).
    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:

  41. 1492-2025 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, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1469-1471 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a three-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-033); and to declare an emergency.
    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: