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Minutes - Final  
Zoning Committee  
Monday, February 9, 2026  
6:30 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 6 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), FEBRUARY 9, 2026  
AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
9 -  
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:  
9 -  
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  
To rezone 1100 GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), being 1.87±  
acres located at the northeast corner of Georgesville Green Drive and  
Hall Road, From: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-1,  
Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-028).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Negative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
1 - Melissa Green  
To rezone 5357 CLEVELAND AVE. (43231), being 0.30± acres located  
at the southwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Teakwood Drive, From:  
I, Institutional District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development  
District (Rezoning #Z23-011).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
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  
To rezone 7825 FLINT RD. (43219), being 1.12± acres located on the  
west side of Flint Road, 259± feet north of North High Street, From: R,  
Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District  
(Rezoning #Z25-046).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
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  
To rezone 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), being 27.27±  
acres located on the south side of West Dublin-Granville Road, at the  
terminus of McVey Boulevard, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To:  
L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited  
Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-052).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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  
To rezone 1981 S. HIGH ST. (43207), being 16.41± acres located on the  
west side of South High Street, 565± feet south of Hosack Street, From:  
M, Manufacturing District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning  
# Z25-056).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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  
VARIANCES  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.18, Building  
lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1100  
GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), to allow a reduced building  
setback line for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-054).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Nicholas Bankston, to Adopt  
the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Negative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
1 - Melissa Green  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
8 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, Tiara Ross, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon  
Hardin  
1 - Melissa Green  
Negative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.27,  
Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2),  
Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13,  
R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B),  
Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a  
required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located  
at 506 MILLER AVE. (43205), to allow mixed-use development with  
reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council  
Variance #CV25-100).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height  
districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and  
3333.41(H), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property  
located at 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), to allow reduced  
development standards for multi-unit residential development in the  
L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited  
Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-124).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted  
uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 711 PARK  
RD. (43085), to allow exercise and gym facility uses in the CPD,  
Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance  
#CV25-128).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Lourdes Barroso De Padilla,  
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  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural  
district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.22, Building  
lines on corner lots-Exceptions; and 3332.25(A)(1), Required side yards,  
of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2210 JEWETT  
DR. (43231), to allow two-unit dwellings on six lots with reduced  
development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance  
#CV25-102).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B),  
Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49,  
Required parking; 3321.01, Dumpster area; 3333.18, Building lines; and  
3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City codes; for the property  
located at 1981 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow reduced development  
standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-O, Apartment  
Office District (Council Variance #CV25-103).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Nicholas Bankston, 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 Melissa Green, 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 Melissa Green, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. 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  
ADJOURNED AT 7:28 PM