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Minutes - Final

Zoning Committee

Monday, February 23, 2026

6:30 PM

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

REGULAR MEETING NO. 8 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), FEBRUARY 23, 2026

AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

ROLL CALL

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Present

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to

Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by

the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL

EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION

ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS

REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS

0400-2026

To rezone 4000-4022 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), being 4.32± acres

located on the east side of Westerville Road, 1,476± feet north of Ferris

Road, From: R-1, Residential District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential

District and to declare an emergency. (Rezoning #Z25-058)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

VARIANCES

0401-2026

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.49(C), Required

parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at

4000-4022 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), to allow reduced parking for

an assisted living facility (rest home) in the AR-3, Apartment Residential

District; and to declare and emergency. (Council Variance #CV25-101)

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,

to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by

the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Adopt

the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following

vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following

vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

0412-2026

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3

residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area

district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district

requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at

1545-1547 26TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced

development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance

#CV25-120).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Waive

the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to

Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by

the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Adopt

the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

0413-2026

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3

residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus

City Codes; for the property located at 1025-1027 E. 22TH 22ND AVE.

(43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced required parking in the

R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-121).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Waive

the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to

Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by

the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Adopt

the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following

vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

0414-2026

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3

residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area

district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district

requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at

1551-1553 26TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced

development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance

#CV25-122).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Waive

the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to

Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by

the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Adopt

the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

0430-2026

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.025, RRR

restricted rural residential district; 3312.21(D)(1)(b), Landscaping and

screening; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27,

Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for

the property located at 4500 REFUGEE RD. (43232), to allow an

apartment building with reduced development standards in the RRR,

Restricted Rural Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-109).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to Waive

the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to

Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by

the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Adopt

the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this

Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Christopher Wyche,

to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob

Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche,

and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNED AT 7:08 P.M.