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Zoning Committee

Monday, September 15, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Council's Zoning Committee approved two significant zoning changes that will transform land use in the city. The primary changes involve rezoning properties on Woodland Avenue and Refugee Road to allow for new commercial and residential development, including a new apartment complex.

Key Decisions

  • Woodland Avenue Rezoning from Residential to Commercial Passed
  • Refugee Road Property Rezoned to Apartment Residential District Passed
  • Variance Approved for Apartment Complex Development Standards Passed
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Agenda

  1. 2313-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D)(1), Parking lot screening; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.18(B), Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3355 REFUGEE RD. (43232), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-138).
    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. 2313-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D)(1), Parking lot screening; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.18(B), Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3355 REFUGEE RD. (43232), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-138).
    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:

  3. ADJOURNED AT 6:51 P.M.
  4. REGULAR MEETING NO.45 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. 6 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

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

  7. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  8. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  9. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  10. 2278-2025 To rezone 1815 WOODLAND AVE. (43219), being 2.31± acres located on the west side of Woodland Avenue, 331± north of Argyle Drive, From: R-2, Residential District, To: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning #Z25-018).
    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:

  11. 2312-2025 To rezone 3355 REFUGEE RD. (43232), being 9.03± acres located on the south side of Refugee Road, 1,800± feet east of Winchester Pike, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-056).
    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:

  12. VARIANCES
  13. 2313-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D)(1), Parking lot screening; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.18(B), Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3355 REFUGEE RD. (43232), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-138).
    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. 14 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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