Explanation
Rezoning Application Z25-031
APPLICANT: Fairway Companies; c/o Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.; 172 East State Street, Suite 550; Columbus, OH 43215.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (4-2) on November 13, 2025.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 20.02± acre site consists of four parcels, each developed with a single-unit dwelling zoned in the R, Rural District. The requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a 312-unit apartment complex at this location. The limitation text includes a commitment to develop the site in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevations. The text also includes supplemental development standards addressing maximum number of units, traffic access, a monetary contribution for roadway improvements, landscaping and screening, and the preservation of mature trees. The site is located within the planning boundaries of The Westland Plan (1994), which recommends “Residential 3-5 units per acre” at this location. The proposed development is consistent with the residential character of the area, and the committed site plan shows an activated central open space and additional landscaping to the proposed basin, consistent with Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). The proposal also meets the City’s objective of creating more housing in all areas of the city.
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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).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-031 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 20.02± acres from R, Rural District, to L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Westland Area Commission recommends disapproval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the requested L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District will allow a 312-unit apartment complex that includes a site plan that is consistent with the residential character of the area, and C2P2 Design Guidelines for including activation of the central open space and additional landscaping around the proposed retention basin. The proposal also meets the City’s objective of creating more housing in all areas of the city; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Columbus, as adopted by Ordinance No. 0179 -03, passed February 24, 2003, and as subsequently amended, is hereby revised by changing the zoning of the property as follows:
2219 HOLT RD. (43123), being 20.02± acres located on the west side of Holt Road, at the terminus of Knoll Crest Drive, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, Virginia Military Survey No. 3026, and being all of that 5.003 acre tract of land conveyed to AUGUSTINE J. MACIOCE II and TERESA E. MACIOCE in Official Record 10912, Page 012 and Official Record 4828, Page C07, also being all of that
5.003 acre tract of land conveyed to Nancy M. Weatherington in Instrument Number 200904270058896 and Instrument Number 201205090065030, also being all of that 5.003 acre tract of land conveyed to DANIEL A. SHEA and JEAN M. SHEA, Trustees, and also being all of that 5.003 acre tract of land conveyed to Norman F. Russell and Amy J. Russell in Instrument Number 200006220123421, all being of record in the Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a southeasterly corner of a 5.082 acre tract of land conveyed to Mark P. Reasoner in Instrument Number 200705020076507, also being on the common line shared between the easterly line of Virginia Military Survey No. 3026 and the westerly line of Virginia Military Survey No. 1389, and also being in the right-of-way of Holt Road (width varies);
Thence along a southeasterly line of said 5.082 acre tract and in part across the right-of-way of said Holt Road, North 87°07'07" West, 1210.99 feet to a southeasterly corner of said 5.082 acre tract;
Thence in part along an easterly line of said 5.082 acre tract and in part along an easterly line of a 5.073 acre tract of land conveyed to Michael E. Lowers & Cynthia M. Lowers in Official Record 6111, Page C12, North 00°58'50" East, 720.18 feet to a southeasterly corner of said 5.073 acre tract;
Thence along a southerly line of said 5.073 acre tract and in part across the right-of-way of said Holt Road, South 87°06'43" East, 1212.28 feet to a southeasterly corner of said 5.073 acre tract, and also being on said common line shared between the easterly line of Virginia Military Survey No. 3026 and the westerly line of Virginia Military Survey No. 1389;
Thence across the right-of-way of said Holt Road and also along said common line shared between the easterly line of Virginia Military Survey No. 3026 and the westerly line of Virginia Military Survey No. 1389, South 01°04'58" West, 720.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 20.02 acres, more or less.
This description is based on records, written by E.P. Ferris & Associates on June 18, 2025 and is intended to be used for zoning purposes only.
Address: 2219 Holt Road, Columbus, OH 43123
Parcel Number’s: 570-199533, 570-199634, 570-199540, and 570-199534
To Rezone From: R, Rural District,
To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of sixty (60) feet is hereby established on the AR-1, Apartment Residential District on this property.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services be, and is hereby authorized and directed to make the said change on the said official zoning map and shall register a copy of the approved L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and Application among the records of the Department of Building and Zoning Services as required by Section 3370.03 of the Columbus City Codes; said site plan and building elevations titled, “SITE PLAN,” and “BUILDING ELEVATIONS,” and said text titled, “LIMITATION TEXT,” all dated January 23, 2026 and signed by Jeffrey L. Brown, Attorney for the applicant, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
PROPOSED DISTRICT: L-AR-1
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2219 Holt Road
OWNER: Augustine J. Macioce II & Teresa E. Macioce et al.
APPLICANT: Fairway Companies
DATE OF TEXT: 1/23/26
APPLICATION NUMBER: Z25-031
1. INTRODUCTION: The site consists of four tax parcels on the west side of Holt Road across the street from Knoll Crest Drive. These parcels are separated from adjacent development by a 60 foot wide strip containing a driveway on the north side and by another 60 foot wide strip called Brookbridge Drive on the south side.
2. PERMITTED USES: Those uses permitted in Section 3333.02, AR-12, ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use of the Columbus City Code.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Unless otherwise indicated in the submitted text or drawings the applicable development standards are contained in Chapter 3333 of the Columbus City Code
A. Density, Lot, and/or Setback Commitments.
The maximum number of dwelling units shall be 312.
B. Access, Loading, Parking, and/or Other Traffic Related Commitments.
1. The developer shall install 185-foot (including 60-foot diverging taper) length northbound left turn lane on Holt Road at the site’s north access point. A southbound right turn lane shall also be installed on Holt Road at this access point 175 feet (including the 50-foot diverging taper) in length. A 185-foot (including 60-foot diverging taper) length southbound left turn lane shall also be installed on Holt Road at this access point.
2. The developer shall install 185-foot (including 60-foot diverging taper) length northbound left turn lane on Holt Road at the site’s south access point. A southbound right turn lane shall also be installed on Holt Road at this access point 175-feet (including the 50-foot diverging taper) in length.
3. The developer shall make a contribution of $611,624.69 to the City’s proposed road improvement at the Holt/Alkire Roads intersection.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open Space, and/or Screening Commitments.
1. The perimeter yard and the Holt Road frontage shall be landscaped in accordance with the submitted site plan.
2. Existing trees shall be preserved within the 50 foot setback along the west property line subject to the ability to remove dead or diseased trees and shrubbery and to permit utility crossings.
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments.
The buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the submitted building elevations titled “Building Elevations,” dated January 23, 2026. The building elevations may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical, or other site data developed at the time of the development plan and when engineering and architectural drawings are completed. Any slight adjustments to the building elevations shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services, or a designee, upon submission of the appropriate data regarding proposed adjustment.
E. Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas, and/or other Environmental Commitments.
N/A
F. Graphics and/or Signage Commitments.
All graphics and signage shall comply with the Graphics Code, Article 15, Title 33 of the Columbus City Code as it applies to the AR-1 zoning classification and any variance to those requirements will be submitted to the Columbus Graphics Commission for consideration.
G. Miscellaneous Commitments.
Site Plan Revision Allowance. The Property shall be developed in accordance with the Site Plan titled “Site Plan,” dated January 23, 2026; however, the Site Plan may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical, or other site data established at the time of development and engineering plans are completed. The Director of the Department Building and Zoning Services or the Director’s designee may approve any slight adjustment to the Site Plan upon submission of the appropriate data regarding the proposed adjustment.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.