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Zoning Committee

Monday, June 23, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus Zoning Committee met to review and approve several property rezoning and variance requests, focusing on residential and commercial development modifications. Most notably, they approved variances that will allow for a child care home and habitable space in a detached garage, which could impact local housing and community services.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning of 156 Dering Avenue commercial property Passed
  • Variance to allow habitable space in detached garage at 554 S. Grant Ave Passed
  • Variance for Type A family child care home at 5824 Abraham Drive Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 1614-2025 To rezone 156 DERING AVE. (43207), being 5.78± acres located at the northwest corner of Dering Avenue and South 5th Avenue, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-040).
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

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

  2. 1614-2025 To rezone 156 DERING AVE. (43207), being 5.78± acres located at the northwest corner of Dering Avenue and South 5th Avenue, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-040).
    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:

  3. 1615-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3332.05(A)(2), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F, area district requirements; 3332.26(C)(2);(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 554 S. GRANT AVE. (43206), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-017).
    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:

  4. 1615-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3332.05(A)(2), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F, area district requirements; 3332.26(C)(2);(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 554 S. GRANT AVE. (43206), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-017).
    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:

  5. 1615-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3332.05(A)(2), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F, area district requirements; 3332.26(C)(2);(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 554 S. GRANT AVE. (43206), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-017).
    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. 1636-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; 3370.05, Permitted uses; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5824 ABRAHAM DR. (43110), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced required parking in the L-SR, Limited Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-037).
    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. 1636-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; 3370.05, Permitted uses; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5824 ABRAHAM DR. (43110), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced required parking in the L-SR, Limited Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-037).
    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. 1636-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; 3370.05, Permitted uses; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5824 ABRAHAM DR. (43110), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced required parking in the L-SR, Limited Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-037).
    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 7:16 PM
  10. REGULAR MEETING NO.33 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), JUNE 23, 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 Nicholas Bankston, 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. 1614-2025 To rezone 156 DERING AVE. (43207), being 5.78± acres located at the northwest corner of Dering Avenue and South 5th Avenue, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z24-040).
    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:

  17. VARIANCES
  18. 1615-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.38(H), Private garage; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3332.05(A)(2), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F, area district requirements; 3332.26(C)(2);(E), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.38(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 554 S. GRANT AVE. (43206), to allow habitable space within a detached garage with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-017).
    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:

  19. 1636-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.029, SR, suburban residential district; 3370.05, Permitted uses; and 3312.49, Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5824 ABRAHAM DR. (43110), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced required parking in the L-SR, Limited Suburban Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-037).
    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:

  20. 20 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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