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Zoning Committee

Monday, June 22, 2026 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

Columbus City Council's Zoning Committee approved seven rezoning requests and five variance requests affecting multiple properties across the city, allowing various residential and commercial developments. Most proposals were approved to proceed with reduced development standards, though one rezoning at Dewey Avenue was postponed to June 29, 2026 for further consideration.

Key Decisions

  • Kinnear Road rezoning and variance (7.7 acres) - Rural to Apartment Residential District Approved
  • Kennedy Road rezoning (15.15 acres) - Rural to Limited Apartment Residential District Approved
  • Dewey Avenue rezoning (2.29 acres) - Manufacturing/Residential to Limited Manufacturing Postponed to June 29, 2026
  • East 1st Avenue rezoning (6.94 acres) - Manufacturing to Urban Center District Approved
  • West Park Avenue variance - Allow non-profit organization with retail/office space in residential district Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 32 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), JUNE 22, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. CALL TO ORDER 7:23 PM
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. 4 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:

    Roll Call (9 votes)
    • Nicholas Bankston Affirmative
    • Lourdes Barroso De Padilla Affirmative
    • Nancy Day-Achauer Affirmative
    • Rob Dorans Affirmative
    • Melissa Green Affirmative
    • Emmanuel V. Remy Affirmative
    • Tiara Ross Affirmative
    • Christopher Wyche Affirmative
    • Shannon G. Hardin Affirmative
  5. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  6. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  7. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  8. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  9. 0377-2026 To rezone 824 KINNEAR RD. (43212), being 7.7± acres located on the north side of Kinnear Road, 900± feet west of Olentangy River Road, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z22-050).
    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:

  10. 0824-2026 To rezone 8032 KENNEDY RD. (43004), being 15.15± acres located on the north side of Kennedy Road, 550± feet east of Chaser Street, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-063).
    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. 1284-2026 To rezone 1695 DEWEY AVE. (43219), being 2.29± acres located on the south side of Dewey Avenue; at the southern terminus of Key West Avenue, From: M, Manufacturing District and R-1, Residential District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z26-006).
    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. 1716-2026 To rezone 181 BUSINESS CENTER DR. (43004), being 2.76± acres located at the northwest corner of Business Center Drive and North Brice Road, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z26-001).
    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:

  13. 1768-2026 To rezone 7500 LONG RD. (43110), being 2.25± acres located on the north side of Long Road; 150± feet east of Winding Path Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-065).
    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. 1772-2026 To rezone 2500 AIRPORT DR. (43219), being 5.5± acres located on the north side of Airport Drive, 900± east of North Nelson Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-030).
    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. 1805-2026 To rezone 274 E. 1ST AVE. (43201), being 6.94± acres located at the northeast corner of East 1st Avenue and North 6th Street, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: UCT, Urban Center District (Rezoning #Z26-009).
    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. VARIANCES
  17. 0378-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27(1), Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.15, Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 824 KINNEAR RD. (43212), to allow reduced developments standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-062).
    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:

  18. 1764-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.039, R-4 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 89 WEST PARK AVE. (43222), to allow a non-profit organization with associated retail, office, and assembly space in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-133).
    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:

  19. 1769-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7500 LONG RD. (43110), to reduce the required building setback and perimeter yard for a multi-unit residential development in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-123).
    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:

  20. 1800-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 128-130 N. HAMPTON RD. (43213), to allow a rooming house with no parking lot screening in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-113).
    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:

  21. 1822-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M- manufacturing districts; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21(D)(1)(b), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2150 INNIS RD. (43224), to allow a mixed-residential development with reduced development standards in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, and to revoke Ordinance #3060-2024, passed on November 18, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-038).
    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:

  22. 22 ADJOURNMENT 9:27 PM
    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:

  23. 1772-2026 To rezone 2500 AIRPORT DR. (43219), being 5.5± acres located on the north side of Airport Drive, 900± east of North Nelson Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-030).
    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:

  24. 1822-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M- manufacturing districts; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21(D)(1)(b), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2150 INNIS RD. (43224), to allow a mixed-residential development with reduced development standards in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, and to revoke Ordinance #3060-2024, passed on November 18, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-038).
    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:

  25. 1805-2026 To rezone 274 E. 1ST AVE. (43201), being 6.94± acres located at the northeast corner of East 1st Avenue and North 6th Street, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: UCT, Urban Center District (Rezoning #Z26-009).
    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. 0378-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27(1), Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.15, Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 824 KINNEAR RD. (43212), to allow reduced developments standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-062).
    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:

  27. 0378-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27(1), Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.15, Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 824 KINNEAR RD. (43212), to allow reduced developments standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-062).
    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:

  28. 0377-2026 To rezone 824 KINNEAR RD. (43212), being 7.7± acres located on the north side of Kinnear Road, 900± feet west of Olentangy River Road, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z22-050).
    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. 0824-2026 To rezone 8032 KENNEDY RD. (43004), being 15.15± acres located on the north side of Kennedy Road, 550± feet east of Chaser Street, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-063).
    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. 1284-2026 To rezone 1695 DEWEY AVE. (43219), being 2.29± acres located on the south side of Dewey Avenue; at the southern terminus of Key West Avenue, From: M, Manufacturing District and R-1, Residential District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z26-006).
    Ordinance
    Action: Postponed to Date Certain Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this Ordinance be Postponed to June 29, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  31. 1716-2026 To rezone 181 BUSINESS CENTER DR. (43004), being 2.76± acres located at the northwest corner of Business Center Drive and North Brice Road, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z26-001).
    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:

  32. 1768-2026 To rezone 7500 LONG RD. (43110), being 2.25± acres located on the north side of Long Road; 150± feet east of Winding Path Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-065).
    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:

  33. 0378-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27(1), Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.15, Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 824 KINNEAR RD. (43212), to allow reduced developments standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-062).
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

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

  34. 0378-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27(1), Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.15, Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.24, Rear yard; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 824 KINNEAR RD. (43212), to allow reduced developments standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-062).
    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:

  35. 1764-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.039, R-4 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 89 WEST PARK AVE. (43222), to allow a non-profit organization with associated retail, office, and assembly space in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-133).
    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. 1764-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.039, R-4 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 89 WEST PARK AVE. (43222), to allow a non-profit organization with associated retail, office, and assembly space in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-133).
    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:

  37. 1764-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.039, R-4 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 89 WEST PARK AVE. (43222), to allow a non-profit organization with associated retail, office, and assembly space in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-133).
    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:

  38. 1769-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7500 LONG RD. (43110), to reduce the required building setback and perimeter yard for a multi-unit residential development in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-123).
    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:

  39. 1769-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7500 LONG RD. (43110), to reduce the required building setback and perimeter yard for a multi-unit residential development in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-123).
    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:

  40. 1769-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 7500 LONG RD. (43110), to reduce the required building setback and perimeter yard for a multi-unit residential development in the L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-123).
    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:

  41. 1800-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 128-130 N. HAMPTON RD. (43213), to allow a rooming house with no parking lot screening in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-113).
    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:

  42. 1800-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 128-130 N. HAMPTON RD. (43213), to allow a rooming house with no parking lot screening in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-113).
    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:

  43. 1800-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 128-130 N. HAMPTON RD. (43213), to allow a rooming house with no parking lot screening in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-113).
    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:

  44. 1822-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M- manufacturing districts; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21(D)(1)(b), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2150 INNIS RD. (43224), to allow a mixed-residential development with reduced development standards in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, and to revoke Ordinance #3060-2024, passed on November 18, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-038).
    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:

  45. 1822-2026 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M- manufacturing districts; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3309.14, Height districts; 3312.21(D)(1)(b), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required parking; and 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2150 INNIS RD. (43224), to allow a mixed-residential development with reduced development standards in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, and to revoke Ordinance #3060-2024, passed on November 18, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-038).
    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: