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Zoning Committee

Monday, September 29, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Zoning Committee met to discuss and vote on several rezoning and variance requests, primarily focusing on residential development projects across different city districts. Most of the proposed changes involved converting rural or commercial land to residential use, with several modifications to existing zoning regulations to allow for apartment and multi-unit housing developments.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning of Stelzer Road property from Rural to Apartment Residential Passed
  • Variance to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot at Linwood Avenue Passed
  • Rezoning of Demorest Road property from Rural to Limited Apartment Residential Referred to Committee
  • Variance for telecommunication antenna and assisted living facility on Gender Road Passed as Amended
  • Multiple variances for residential development on Tanis Drive Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 47 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), SEPTEMBER 29, 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 Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Christopher Wyche, 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. 1979-2025 To rezone 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), being 0.92± acres located at the southeast corner of Lindora Drive and Carbondale Drive, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-024).
    Ordinance
    Action: Referred to Committee Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 2288-2025 To rezone 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 14.07± acres located on the east side of Demorest Road, 800± feet north of Black Pine Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-012).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 2516-2025 To rezone 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), being 14.00± acres located on the east side of Stelzer Road, at the terminus of Citygate Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-024).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. VARIANCES
  11. 1980-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; and 3312.27, Parking setback line, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4970 LINDORA DR. (43232), to allow reduced parking lot landscaping and parking setback for an apartment building in the L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-075).
    Ordinance
    Action: Referred to Committee Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 2289-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-025).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 2311-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 39 LINWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-015).
    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. 2488-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.21(B), Building lines; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1855 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-057).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 2489-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.21(B), 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 1815-1817 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-058).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 2490-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1850 & 1870 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-059).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 2503-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard;, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 126 W. NORTHWOOD AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-048).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 2517-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-043).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 2535-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.03, Permitted uses in AR-3 apartment residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3353.05(D)(4), C-2 district development limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3639 GENDER RD. (43110), to allow a monopole telecommunication antenna with reduced setbacks, and reduced development standards for an assisted living facility, in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District, and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-071)
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. 2503-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard;, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 126 W. NORTHWOOD AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-048).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  21. 2517-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-043).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 2535-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.03, Permitted uses in AR-3 apartment residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3353.05(D)(4), C-2 district development limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3639 GENDER RD. (43110), to allow a monopole telecommunication antenna with reduced setbacks, and reduced development standards for an assisted living facility, in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District, and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-071)
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

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

  23. 2516-2025 To rezone 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), being 14.00± acres located on the east side of Stelzer Road, at the terminus of Citygate Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-024).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  24. 2535-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.03, Permitted uses in AR-3 apartment residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3353.05(D)(4), C-2 district development limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3639 GENDER RD. (43110), to allow a monopole telecommunication antenna with reduced setbacks, and reduced development standards for an assisted living facility, in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District, and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-071)
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  25. 2535-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.03, Permitted uses in AR-3 apartment residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3353.05(D)(4), C-2 district development limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3639 GENDER RD. (43110), to allow a monopole telecommunication antenna with reduced setbacks, and reduced development standards for an assisted living facility, in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District, and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-071)
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended to Emergency Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following vote:

  26. ADJOURNED AT 6:57 PM
  27. 2535-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.03, Permitted uses in AR-3 apartment residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3353.05(D)(4), C-2 district development limitations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3639 GENDER RD. (43110), to allow a monopole telecommunication antenna with reduced setbacks, and reduced development standards for an assisted living facility, in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District, and to declare an emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-071)
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

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

  28. 2289-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-025).
    Ordinance
    Action: Referred to Committee Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. 2311-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 39 LINWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-015).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  30. 2488-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.21(B), Building lines; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1855 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-057).
    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:

  31. 2489-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.21(B), 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 1815-1817 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-058).
    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:

  32. 2489-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.21(B), 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 1815-1817 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-058).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  33. 2490-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1850 & 1870 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-059).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  34. 2503-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard;, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 126 W. NORTHWOOD AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-048).
    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:

  35. 2288-2025 To rezone 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 14.07± acres located on the east side of Demorest Road, 800± feet north of Black Pine Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-012).
    Ordinance
    Action: Referred to Committee Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  36. 2311-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.09, Area requirements; 3333.16, Fronting; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 39 LINWOOD AVE. (43205), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-015).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  37. 2488-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.21(B), Building lines; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1855 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-057).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

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

  38. 2488-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.21(B), Building lines; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1855 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-057).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  39. 2489-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.21(B), 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 1815-1817 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-058).
    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:

  40. 2490-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1850 & 1870 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-059).
    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:

  41. 2490-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1850 & 1870 TANIS DR. (43123), to allow residential development with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-059).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  42. 2503-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3325.801, Maximum Lot Coverage; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard;, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 126 W. NORTHWOOD AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-048).
    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:

  43. 2517-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-043).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

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

  44. 2517-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-043).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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