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Zoning Committee

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

TL;DR

The Columbus Zoning Committee approved several zoning changes and variances that will allow new development across the city, including rezoning land for apartment complexes and self-storage facilities. These changes will modify existing building and land use regulations to accommodate new residential and commercial projects in various districts.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning at Stelzer Road for self-storage facility Passed
  • Rezoning Bethesda Avenue for apartment complex Passed
  • Rezoning North High Street for apartment development Passed
  • Variance for two-unit dwelling at Steele Avenue Passed
  • Rezoning Olentangy River Road for commercial use Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 1394-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, and 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1941 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced building setback and distance separation for a self-storage facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-161).
    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. 1394-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, and 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1941 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced building setback and distance separation for a self-storage facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-161).
    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:

  3. 1394-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, and 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1941 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced building setback and distance separation for a self-storage facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-161).
    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:

  4. 1461-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2424 STEELE AVE. (43204), to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced minimum side yard in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-031).
    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. 1461-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2424 STEELE AVE. (43204), to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced minimum side yard in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-031).
    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. 1602-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.285, Perimeter yard, for the property located at 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-158).
    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:

  7. 1602-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.285, Perimeter yard, for the property located at 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-158).
    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:

  8. 1602-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.285, Perimeter yard, for the property located at 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-158).
    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:

  9. 1650-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 8570 N. HIGH ST. (43035), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-011).
    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:

  10. 1650-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 8570 N. HIGH ST. (43035), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-011).
    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:

  11. 1708-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.26(B), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 26 W. HENDERSON RD. (43214), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District, and to revoke Ordinance #1440-2017 (CV17-017), passed June 12, 2017 (Council Variance #CV25-036).
    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:

  12. 1708-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.26(B), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 26 W. HENDERSON RD. (43214), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District, and to revoke Ordinance #1440-2017 (CV17-017), passed June 12, 2017 (Council Variance #CV25-036).
    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:

  13. ADJOURNED AT 8:36 PM
  14. REGULAR MEETING NO.35 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), JUNE 30,2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  15. ROLL CALL
  16. 16 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  18. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  19. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  20. 1393-2025 To rezone 1941 STELZER RD. (43219), being 4.1± acres located at the southwest corner of Stelzer Road and Citygate Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-072).
    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:

  21. 1601-2025 To rezone 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), being 10.18± acres located at the northwest corner of Bethesda Avenue and Sunbury Road, From: R-2, Residential District, and R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-070).
    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. 1649-2025 To rezone 8570 N. HIGH ST. (43035), being 14.9± acres located on the east side of North High Street, 300± feet north of Lazelle Road, From: R, Rural District, To: ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-005).
    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. 1660-2025 To rezone 3535 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), being 45.48± acres located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and West North Broadway, From: C-3, Commercial District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-034).
    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:

  24. 1712-2025 To rezone 2262 REFUGEE RD. (43207), being 1.94± acres located on the north side of Refugee Road; 2,600± feet west of Alum Creek Drive, From: R-1, Residential District, To: M, Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-014).
    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. VARIANCES
  26. 1394-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, and 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1941 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced building setback and distance separation for a self-storage facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-161).
    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:

  27. 1461-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2424 STEELE AVE. (43204), to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced minimum side yard in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-031).
    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. 1602-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.285, Perimeter yard, for the property located at 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-158).
    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:

  29. 1650-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 8570 N. HIGH ST. (43035), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-011).
    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:

  30. 1708-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3332.26(B), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 26 W. HENDERSON RD. (43214), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District, and to revoke Ordinance #1440-2017 (CV17-017), passed June 12, 2017 (Council Variance #CV25-036).
    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:

  31. 31 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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