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, t...
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