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Minutes - Final  
Zoning Committee  
Monday, December 4, 2023  
6:30 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO.61 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), DECEMBER 4, 2023  
AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
7 -  
Present  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. BANKSTON BARROSO DE PADILLA BROWN  
FAVOR REMY HARDIN  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
3329-2023  
To rezone 3200 BRICE RD. (43110), being 1.77± acres located at the  
southeast corner of Brice Road and Refugee Road, From: CPD,  
Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial  
Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-026).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
3331-2023  
3332-2023  
3336-2023  
To rezone 5757 W. BROAD ST. (43119), being 4.1± acres located at the  
southwest corner of West Broad Street and Galloway Road, From: R,  
Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District  
(Rezoning #Z21-051).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To rezone 6425 PFEIFER ASH DR. (43110), being 7.91± acres located  
at the southeast corner of Gender Road and Pfeifer Ash Drive, From:  
PUD-8, Planned Unit Development District, To: L-AR-1, Limited  
Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z23-047).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
To rezone 3680 WESTERVILLE RD. (43224), being 12.17± acres  
located on the east side of Westerville Road, 700± feet north of  
Woodsedge Road, From: L-C-2, Limited Commercial District and R-1,  
Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning  
#Z23-055).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
3342-2023  
To rezone 4025 S. HIGH ST. (43206), being 7.6± acres located on the  
west side of South High Street, 880± feet south of Obetz Road, From:  
L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-2, Apartment Residential  
District (Rezoning #Z22-052).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
VARIANCES  
3273-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4,  
residential district; 3333.025, AR-2 apartment residential district use;  
3312.13(B), Driveway; 3312.21, (D)(1), Landscaping and screening;  
3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.29, Parking space; 3321.01, Dumpster  
area; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3332.21(D), Building lines; 3332.26(F),  
Minimum side yard permitted; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.22,  
Maximum side yard permitted; 3333.23, Minimum side yard permitted;  
and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property  
located at 1068 N. 6TH ST. (43201), to allow mixed residential  
development with reduced development standards in the R-4,  
Residential District and AR-2, Apartment Residential District, and to  
repeal Ordinance #1863-2015 (CV15-019), passed July 27, 2015  
(Council Variance #CV23-052).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
3275-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3365.01, M-1  
Manufacturing district; and 3345.13, Height district, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 4625 WESTERVILLE RD. (43231), to  
allow public park uses in the M-1, Manufacturing District with an  
increased building height in the PUD-2, Planned Unit Development  
District (Council Variance #CV23-114).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
3326-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3  
residential district; 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27,  
Parking setback line; and 3321.03, Lighting, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 586 SEYMOUR AVE. (43205), to  
legitimize a non-accessory parking lot with reduced development  
standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-002).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, to Adopt the  
findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
3327-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2,  
residential district; and 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of parking  
spaces required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at  
383 HARLAND DR. (43207), to allow a shared living facility for 10  
occupants with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council  
Variance #CV23-068).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
3333-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height  
districts; 3321.05(A)(2), Vision clearance; 3333.18(C), Building lines;  
and 3333.25, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the  
property located at 6425 PFEIFER ASH DR. (43110), to allow reduced  
development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited  
Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV23-086).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
3337-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(D)(1),  
Parking lot screening; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter  
yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3680  
WESTERVILLE RD. (43224) to allow reduced development standards  
for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District  
(Council Variance #CV23-101).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
3343-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.025, AR-2,  
apartment residential district use; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and  
screening; 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required;  
3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus  
City Codes; for the property located 4025 S. HIGH ST. (43206), to allow  
commercial vehicular access and parking, and reduced development  
standards for an apartment complex in the AR-2, Apartment Residential  
District (Council Variance #CV22-113).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Emmanuel V. Remy, to  
Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
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 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, 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:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Shayla Favor, seconded by Rob Dorans, to adjourn this  
Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 8:00 PM