Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-041
APPLICANT: Henry Glaneman; c/o Joshua N. Diaz, Agent; 180 White Oaks Boulevard, Suite 110; Bridgeport, WV 26330.
PROPOSED USE: Limited institutional uses.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (6-0) on November 13, 2025.
FAR WEST SIDE AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of an undeveloped portion of a parcel in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District. The requested L-I, Limited Institutional District will allow for expansion of an existing natural gas regulation station located on the remainder of the parcel and the parcel to the west. Although the proposal is inconsistent with the Columbus Growth Strategy’s (2026) land use recommendation of “Mixed Use 2”, staff notes that the proposal is an extension of the existing adjacent use and would not substantially alter the character of the neighborhood. The site plan includes features such as a board-on-board privacy fence along adjacent residential parcels, as well as street trees and a sidewalk along Trabue Road, which are mitigating factors for support of the use. Concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0839-2026; CV26-007) proposes to allow reduced development standards, as shown on the submitted site plan included with Ordinance #0839-2026.
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To rezone 5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), being 0.35± acres located on the south side of Renner Road; 275± feet west of Atlas Street, From: ARLD, Apartment Residential District, To: L-I, Limited Institutional District (Rezoning #Z25-041).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-041 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 0.35± acres from ARLD, Apartment Residential District, to L-I, Limited Institutional District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Far West Side Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the proposal is an extension of the existing adjacent use and would not substantially alter the character of the neighborhood and the site plan includes adequate site design elements; 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:
5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), being 0.35± acres located on the south side of Renner Road; 275± feet west of Atlas Street, and being more particularly described as follows:
Situated in the County of Franklin, in the State of Ohio and in the City of Columbus: Being Lot Number Sixteen (16) of Trabue Subdivision, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded Plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 51 Page 23, Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
To Rezone From: ARLD, Apartment Residential District,
To: L-I, Limited Institutional District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the L-I, Limited Institutional 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-I, Limited Institutional 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 titled, “ZONING EXHIBIT,” dated March 11, 2026, and said text titled, “LIMITATION TEXT,” dated October 20, 2025, both signed by Joshua Diaz, Agent for the Applicant, and the text reading as follows:
LIMITATION TEXT
Property Address: 5311-5313 Renner Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
Current Zoning District: ARLD, Apartment Residential District
Proposed Zoning District: L-I, Limited Institutional District
Current Owner: Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc.
Applicant: Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc.
Date of Text: 10/20/2025
Application #: Z25-041
1. INTRODUCTION: The subject property site (“Site”) is located in west Columbus, Ohio, near the intersection of Renner Road and Trabue Road. The Site address is 5311-5313 Renner Road (Parcel No: 560-172413-00). The Site is currently undeveloped.
The Site is currently zoned ARLD, Apartment Residential District (H-35), and is bordered by I-Institutional and ARLD, Apartment Residential.
The Site is located within the Far West Side Neighborhood Group.
Applicant proposes rezoning the Site to L-I, Limited Institutional District to allow a Natural Gas Utility Distribution Facility.
2. PERMITTED USES: The Site shall be permitted to be developed with a gas regulator station as found in Chapter 3349.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Unless otherwise states in this text, the Site shall comply with the I district area requirements prescribed by Chapter 3349.
A. Density, Height, Lot and/or Setback Commitments
There shall be no buildings or dwellings located on the property.
B. Access, Loading, Parking and/or other Traffic- Related Commitments.
A sidewalk shall be provided along the site frontage.
C. Buffering, Landscaping, Open space and/or Screening Commitments
N/A
D. Building Design and/or Interior-Exterior Treatment Commitments
There shall be no buildings or dwellings located at the property.
E. Lighting, Outdoor Display Areas, and/or other Environmental Commitments
N/A
F. Graphics and Signage Commitments
N/A
G. Miscellaneous Commitments
The subject site shall be in accordance with the attached Site Plan titled “ZONING EXHIBIT,” and dated 3/11/2026. The Zoning Exhibit may be slightly adjusted to reflect engineering, topographical or other site data developed at the time that development and engineering plans are completed. Any slight adjustment to the Site Plan shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services, or a designee, 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.