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Zoning Committee

Monday, November 24, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus Zoning Committee approved multiple residential development variances that will allow more housing density in various neighborhoods. These variances will permit things like multiple dwelling units on single lots and reduced parking requirements, potentially increasing housing availability in the city.

Key Decisions

  • Apartment Development at Lindora Drive Passed
  • Two Dwellings on Single Lot at East Gates Street Passed
  • Four-Unit Dwelling on Franklin Avenue Passed
  • Ground Floor Residential Uses with Reduced Parking Passed
  • Two Single-Unit Dwellings on Osceola Avenue Passed
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Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO.58 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), NOVEMBER 24, 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 Nancy Day-Achauer, seconded by Melissa Green, 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. 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: 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:

  9. VARIANCES
  10. 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: 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:

  11. 2788-2025 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; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 671 E. GATES ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-052).
    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:

  12. 3103-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2661-2663 OSCEOLA AVE. (43211), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-067).
    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:

  13. 3105-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).
    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. 3106-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1287 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-051).
    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:

  15. 3107-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E), Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).
    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:

  16. 3110-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 175 HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), to allow ground floor residential uses with reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-066).
    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:

  17. 17 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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

  18. 3110-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 175 HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), to allow ground floor residential uses with reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-066).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  19. 3110-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 175 HUTCHINSON AVE. (43235), to allow ground floor residential uses with reduced parking in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-066).
    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. 3107-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E), Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).
    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:

  21. 3106-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1287 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-051).
    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. 3105-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).
    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. 3103-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2661-2663 OSCEOLA AVE. (43211), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-067).
    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. 2788-2025 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; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 671 E. GATES ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-052).
    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. 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: 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:

  26. 3106-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1287 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-051).
    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:

  27. 3105-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).
    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:

  28. 3103-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.29, Parking space; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2661-2663 OSCEOLA AVE. (43211), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-067).
    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. 2788-2025 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; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 671 E. GATES ST. (43206), to allow a single-unit dwelling and a two-unit dwelling on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-052).
    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:

  30. 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: 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:

  31. ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M.
  32. 3107-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.29, Parking space; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; Section 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; Section 3332.21(E), Building lines; Section 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1461 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-085).
    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: