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Zoning Committee

Monday, March 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Zoning Committee approved three proposals that will allow new development in Columbus with zoning exceptions. These include a shared living facility with reduced parking requirements near an institutional area, a natural gas regulation station in a rural district, and rezoning 20 acres of rural land for apartment development.

Key Decisions

  • Shared living facility at 100 Noe-Bixby Rd with reduced parking Approved
  • Natural gas regulation station at 4901 & 4925 Postlewaite Rd with reduced development standards Approved
  • Rezoning 20 acres at 2219 Holt Rd from Rural to Limited Apartment Residential District Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 10 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MARCH 2, 2026 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 Emmanuel V. Remy, 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. 0485-2026 To rezone 2219 HOLT RD. (43123), being 20.02± acres located on the west side of Holt Road, at the terminus of Knoll Crest Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-031).
    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:

  9. VARIANCES
  10. 0457-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3349.03, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 NOE-BIXBY RD. (43213), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the I, Institutional District, and to repeal Ordinance #1282-01 (CV01-042), passed September 24, 2001 (Council Variance #CV25-129).
    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:

  11. 0482-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R, rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4901 & 4925 POSTLEWAITE RD. (43235), to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-107).
    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:

  12. 12 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

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

  13. ADJOURNED AT 7:41 P.M.
  14. 0482-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R, rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4901 & 4925 POSTLEWAITE RD. (43235), to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-107).
    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:

  15. 0482-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R, rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 4901 & 4925 POSTLEWAITE RD. (43235), to allow a natural gas regulation station with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-107).
    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:

  16. 0457-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3349.03, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 NOE-BIXBY RD. (43213), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the I, Institutional District, and to repeal Ordinance #1282-01 (CV01-042), passed September 24, 2001 (Council Variance #CV25-129).
    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:

  17. 0457-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3349.03, Permitted uses; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 NOE-BIXBY RD. (43213), to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking in the I, Institutional District, and to repeal Ordinance #1282-01 (CV01-042), passed September 24, 2001 (Council Variance #CV25-129).
    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: