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Zoning Committee

Monday, July 14, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The City Zoning Committee held a meeting to approve several rezoning and variance requests, primarily focusing on residential and commercial property development. Multiple properties were rezoned to allow for new housing developments, mixed-use spaces, and expanded commercial uses across different districts of the city.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning 4000-4022 Westerville Rd for Multi-Unit Housing Passed
  • Rezoning 3700 Lifestyle Blvd to Apartment Office District Passed
  • Variance for Veterinary Practice at 7520 Worthington-Galena Rd Passed
  • Rezoning 1288 Georgesville Rd to Commercial Planned Development Passed as Amended
  • Allowing Four-Unit Dwelling at 1625 Aberdeen Ave Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO.37 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), JULY 14, 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 Nicholas Bankston, 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. 1840-2025 To rezone 1288 GEORGESVILLE RD. (43228), being 1.17± acres located at the northeast corner of Georgesville Road and Parkwick Drive, From: C-2, Commercial District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning #Z25-013)
    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. 1843-2025 To rezone 3055 GENDER RD. (43110), being 1.92± acres located at the northwest corner of Gender Road and Centennial Drive, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-017).
    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. 1850-2025 To rezone 4020 PARSONS AVE. (43207), being 0.17± acres located on the east side of Parsons Avenue, 277± north of Obetz Road, From: C-2, Commercial District, To: R-2, Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-015).
    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:

  10. 1857-2025 To rezone 4570 CENTRAL COLLEGE RD. (43081), being 27.8± acres located at the northwest corner of Central College Road and Lee Road, From: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District, To: PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District (Rezoning #Z25-023).
    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:

  11. 1862-2025 To rezone 3700 LIFESTYLE BLVD. (43212), being 2.43± acres located on the north side of Lifestyle Boulevard, 300± feet west of Stelzer Road, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z24-066).
    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. VARIANCES
  13. 1847-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3367.15(d), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7520 WORTHINGTON-GALENA RD. (43085), to allow unlimited veterinary practice and animal boarding uses with reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District, and to revoke Ordinance #1491-93 (CV93-040), passed July 12, 1993 (Council Variance #CV25-028).
    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. 1863-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3700 LIFESTYLE BLVD. (43212) to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-153).
    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. 1866-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District, and to revoke Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), and Ordinance #1180-2025, passed May 12, 2025 (CV24-139A) (Council Variance #CV24-139B).
    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. 1867-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district., of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4000-4022 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), to allow multi-unit residential uses in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-042).
    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. 1868-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.22(a)(1), Building lines on corner lots - Exceptions; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1625 ABERDEEN AVE. (43211), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-044).
    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: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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

  19. ADJOURNED AT 6:50 PM
  20. 1867-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district., of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4000-4022 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), to allow multi-unit residential uses in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-042).
    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. 1867-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district., of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4000-4022 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), to allow multi-unit residential uses in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-042).
    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. 1866-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District, and to revoke Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), and Ordinance #1180-2025, passed May 12, 2025 (CV24-139A) (Council Variance #CV24-139B).
    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:

  23. 1863-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3700 LIFESTYLE BLVD. (43212) to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-153).
    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. 1867-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.03, R-1 residential district., of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4000-4022 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), to allow multi-unit residential uses in the R-1, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-042).
    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:

  25. 1866-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District, and to revoke Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), and Ordinance #1180-2025, passed May 12, 2025 (CV24-139A) (Council Variance #CV24-139B).
    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. 1866-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49, Required parking; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4600 LAKEHURST CT. (43016), to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District, and to revoke Ordinance #0257-2025, passed February 10, 2025 (CV24-139), and Ordinance #1180-2025, passed May 12, 2025 (CV24-139A) (Council Variance #CV24-139B).
    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. 1868-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.22(a)(1), Building lines on corner lots - Exceptions; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1625 ABERDEEN AVE. (43211), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-044).
    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. 1868-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.22(a)(1), Building lines on corner lots - Exceptions; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1625 ABERDEEN AVE. (43211), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-044).
    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. 1863-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3700 LIFESTYLE BLVD. (43212) to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-153).
    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. 1863-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3700 LIFESTYLE BLVD. (43212) to allow reduced development standards for a mixed-use development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV24-153).
    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. 1847-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3367.15(d), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7520 WORTHINGTON-GALENA RD. (43085), to allow unlimited veterinary practice and animal boarding uses with reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District, and to revoke Ordinance #1491-93 (CV93-040), passed July 12, 1993 (Council Variance #CV25-028).
    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:

  32. 1847-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3367.15(d), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7520 WORTHINGTON-GALENA RD. (43085), to allow unlimited veterinary practice and animal boarding uses with reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District, and to revoke Ordinance #1491-93 (CV93-040), passed July 12, 1993 (Council Variance #CV25-028).
    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:

  33. 1847-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3367.01, M-2 manufacturing district; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3367.15(d), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7520 WORTHINGTON-GALENA RD. (43085), to allow unlimited veterinary practice and animal boarding uses with reduced development standards in the M-2, Manufacturing District, and to revoke Ordinance #1491-93 (CV93-040), passed July 12, 1993 (Council Variance #CV25-028).
    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. 1857-2025 To rezone 4570 CENTRAL COLLEGE RD. (43081), being 27.8± acres located at the northwest corner of Central College Road and Lee Road, From: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District, To: PUD-6, Planned Unit Development District (Rezoning #Z25-023).
    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. 1843-2025 To rezone 3055 GENDER RD. (43110), being 1.92± acres located at the northwest corner of Gender Road and Centennial Drive, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z25-017).
    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:

  36. 1862-2025 To rezone 3700 LIFESTYLE BLVD. (43212), being 2.43± acres located on the north side of Lifestyle Boulevard, 300± feet west of Stelzer Road, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z24-066).
    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:

  37. 1850-2025 To rezone 4020 PARSONS AVE. (43207), being 0.17± acres located on the east side of Parsons Avenue, 277± north of Obetz Road, From: C-2, Commercial District, To: R-2, Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-015).
    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. 1868-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.22(a)(1), Building lines on corner lots - Exceptions; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1625 ABERDEEN AVE. (43211), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-044).
    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. 1840-2025 To rezone 1288 GEORGESVILLE RD. (43228), being 1.17± acres located at the northeast corner of Georgesville Road and Parkwick Drive, From: C-2, Commercial District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning #Z25-013)
    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: