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Minutes - Final  
Zoning Committee  
Monday, December 11, 2023  
6:30 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO. 63 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), DECEMBER 11,  
2023 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Present  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Nicholas Bankston,  
to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN  
FAVOR REMY HARDIN  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
To rezone 1160 CAMDEN AVE. (43201), being 12.50± acres located  
at the eastern terminus of Camden Avenue, From: M, Manufacturing  
District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning  
#Z23-054).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To rezone 3075 S. HIGH ST. (43207), being 19.25± acres located on  
the west side of South High Street, 1,160± feet south of Southgate  
Drive, From: R-2, Residential District and CPD, Commercial Planned  
Development District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District  
(Rezoning #Z21-093).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To amend Ordinance #2369-2003, passed November 17, 2003  
(Z03-068), for property located at 1120 EVANS WAY CT. (43228),  
formerly addressed as 1116 Evans Way Court (43228), by repealing  
Sections 1 and 3 and replacing them with new Sections 1 and 3 to  
include the legal description for this specific property, and to modify  
the CPD text and plan (Rezoning Amendment #Z03-068A).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To rezone 7450 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43235), being 7.39± acres  
located on the east side of Huntington Park Drive, 480± feet southeast  
of Horizon Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development  
District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning #Z23-059).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To rezone 6935 HARLEM RD. (43081), being 14.88± acres located on  
the west side of Harlem Road, 400± feet north of Central College  
Road, From: R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District  
(Rezoning #Z22-095).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To rezone 198 MCNAUGHTEN RD. (43213), being 24.8± acres  
located on the east side of McNaughten Road, 1,425± feet south of  
East Broad Street, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-12, Limited  
Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z19-043).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
VARIANCES  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3349.03, Permitted uses; 3332.13, R-3 area district  
requirements; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements;  
3332.19, Fronting; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.38(F), Private  
garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1659  
FRANKLIN PARK SOUTH (43205), to allow two single-unit dwellings  
on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential  
District and I, Institutional District, and to repeal Ordinance #2834-95  
(CV95-049), passed December 18, 1995 (Council Variance  
#CV23-066).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
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:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking  
setback line; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3333.18, Building lines;  
and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 3670 TRABUE RD. (43204), to allow reduced  
development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-2,  
Apartment Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance #3417-2022,  
passed December 12, 2022; CV22-029 (Council Variance  
#CV23-126).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
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:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F,  
residential district; 3332.18, Basis of computing area; 3332.19,  
Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26, Minimum  
side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 30 E. COLUMBUS ST. (43206), to  
allow three single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development  
standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance  
#CV23-033).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.03, AR-3  
residential district; 3312.21(A) and (D)(1), Landscaping and screening;  
3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of  
parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; 3333.15(C),  
Basis of computing area; and 3333.18(F), Building lines, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1599 OAK ST.  
(43205), to allow mixed-use development with reduced development  
standards in the AR-3, Residential District, and to repeal Ordinance  
#1970-2019 (CV18-104), passed July 29, 2019 (Council Variance  
#CV23-058).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Adopt  
the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; and 3312.49(C), Minimum number of parking  
spaces required Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for  
the property located at 1600 E. LONG ST. (43203), to allow a  
community center with an eating and drinking establishment and  
reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance  
#CV23-097).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Adopt  
the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
1 - Shayla Favor  
Abstained:  
Affirmative:  
6 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback  
line; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; and 3332.26, Minimum  
side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property  
located at 1872 S. PEARL ST. (43207), to allow an automotive  
maintenance and repair facility with reduced development standards in  
the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV19-013).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to Adopt  
the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.255,  
Perimeter Yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located  
at 7450 HUNTINGTON PARK DR. (43235), to allow reduced  
development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-O,  
Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV23-119).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
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:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,  
ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.49, Minimum  
number of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance;  
3333.15(c)(d), Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building Lines; and  
3333.255, Perimeter Yard, for the property located at 359 E.  
MARKISON AVE. (43207), to permit non-accessory parking and  
reduced development standards for a multi-unit residential  
development in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District, and to repeal  
Ordinance #0865-2021 (CV20-103), passed April 22, 2021 (Council  
Variance #CV23-125).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
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:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Motion to Recess the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
RECESSED AT 7:41 PM  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Motion to Reconvene the Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
RECONVENED AT 7:45PM  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,  
ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.49, Minimum  
number of parking spaces required; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance;  
3333.15(c)(d), Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building Lines; and  
3333.255, Perimeter Yard, for the property located at 359 E.  
MARKISON AVE. (43207), to permit non-accessory parking and  
reduced development standards for a multi-unit residential  
development in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District, and to repeal  
Ordinance #0865-2021 (CV20-103), passed April 22, 2021 (Council  
Variance #CV23-125).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building  
lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for  
the property located at 6935 HARLEM RD. (43081), to allow reduced  
development standards for a multi-unit residential development in the  
AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-144).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, to  
Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
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:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21,  
Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking  
space; 3333.10, AR-12, area district requirements; 3333.18, Building  
lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for  
the property located at 198 MCNAUGHTEN RD. (43213), to permit  
reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the  
L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance  
#CV22-032).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this  
Ordinance be Referred to Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Emmanuel V. Remy, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
Affirmative:  
ADJOURNED AT 7:47 PM