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Zoning Committee

Monday, November 17, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The City Zoning Committee held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on granting multiple variances for residential property development across different districts. These variances will allow property owners to modify existing zoning restrictions, potentially enabling more flexible housing options in various neighborhoods.

Key Decisions

  • Variance for Assisted Living Facility on Briggs Road Passed
  • Allowing Two Dwellings on Single Lots at Multiple Locations Passed
  • Amendment to Include Cemetery Uses at W. Mound Street Property Passed
  • Non-Accessory Parking Lot on High Street Referred to Committee
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO.56 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), NOVEMBER 17, 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 Christopher Wyche, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  5. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  6. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  7. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  8. 2979-2025 To amend Ordinance #2677-2023, passed October 9, 2023 (Z19-060), for property located at 1155 W. MOUND ST. (43223), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to include cemetery uses and mausoleum buildings in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency(Rezoning Amendment #Z19-060A).
    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:

  9. VARIANCES
  10. 2790-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
    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:

  11. 2862-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
    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:

  12. 2865-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section E.20.100, Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1015 N. HIGH ST. (43201), to allow a non-accessory parking lot in the UCR, Urban Core District (Council Variance #CV25-077).
    Ordinance
    Action: Referred to Committee Passed

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

  13. 2990-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 Area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1103 NEIL AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-038).
    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:

  14. 3004-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
    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:

  15. 3005-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-056).
    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:

  16. 16 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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

  17. 3005-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-056).
    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:

  18. 3004-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
    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:

  19. 3004-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
    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:

  20. 3004-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
    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:

  21. 2990-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 Area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1103 NEIL AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-038).
    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:

  22. 2990-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 Area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1103 NEIL AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-038).
    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. 3004-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
    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:

  24. 3005-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-056).
    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:

  25. 3005-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-056).
    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:

  26. ADJOURNED AT 8:53 P.M.
  27. 2990-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 Area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1103 NEIL AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-038).
    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. 2862-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
    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:

  29. 2862-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
    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:

  30. 2862-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
    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:

  31. 2862-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
    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. 2790-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
    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:

  33. 2790-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
    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:

  34. 2790-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
    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:

  35. 2790-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
    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:

  36. 2979-2025 To amend Ordinance #2677-2023, passed October 9, 2023 (Z19-060), for property located at 1155 W. MOUND ST. (43223), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to include cemetery uses and mausoleum buildings in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency(Rezoning Amendment #Z19-060A).
    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:

  37. 2979-2025 To amend Ordinance #2677-2023, passed October 9, 2023 (Z19-060), for property located at 1155 W. MOUND ST. (43223), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to include cemetery uses and mausoleum buildings in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency(Rezoning Amendment #Z19-060A).
    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: