Zoning Committee

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

Agenda — 46 items

1. 1 REGULAR MEETING NO. 47 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Pass
4. 4 EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
5. 5 ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
6. 6 REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
7. 7 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). 1979-2025 Referred to Committee Pass
8. 8 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). 2288-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
9. 9 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). 2516-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
10. 9 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). 2288-2025 Referred to Committee Pass
11. 10 VARIANCES
12. 11 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). 1980-2025 Referred to Committee Pass
13. 11 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). 2516-2025 Approved Pass
14. 12 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). 2289-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
15. 13 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). 2311-2025 Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Pass
16. 14 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). 2488-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
17. 15 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). 2489-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
18. 15 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). 2289-2025 Referred to Committee Pass
19. 16 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). 2490-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
20. 17 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). 2503-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
21. 17 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). 2311-2025 Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Pass
22. 18 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). 2517-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
23. 18 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). 2311-2025 Approved Pass
24. 19 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) 2535-2025 Waive the 2nd Reading Pass
25. 20 ADJOURNMENT Adjourn this Regular Meeting Pass
26. 20 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). 2488-2025 Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Pass
27. 21 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). 2488-2025 Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Pass
28. 22 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). 2488-2025 Approved Pass
29. 24 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). 2489-2025 Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Pass
30. 25 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). 2489-2025 Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Pass
31. 26 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). 2489-2025 Approved Pass
32. 28 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). 2490-2025 Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Pass
33. 29 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). 2490-2025 Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Pass
34. 30 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). 2490-2025 Approved Pass
35. 32 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). 2503-2025 Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Pass
36. 33 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). 2503-2025 Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Pass
37. 34 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). 2503-2025 Approved Pass
38. 36 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). 2517-2025 Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Pass
39. 37 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). 2517-2025 Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Pass
40. 38 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). 2517-2025 Approved Pass
41. 40 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) 2535-2025 Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Pass
42. 41 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) 2535-2025 Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Pass
43. 42 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) 2535-2025 Amended as submitted to the Clerk Pass
44. 43 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) 2535-2025 Amended to Emergency Pass
45. 44 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) 2535-2025 Approved as Amended Pass
46. 46 ADJOURNED AT 6:57 PM