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Minutes - Final

Zoning Committee

Monday, June 30, 2025

6:30 PM

City Council Chambers, Rm 231

REGULAR MEETING NO.35 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), JUNE 30,2025 AT

6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

ROLL CALL

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Present

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL

A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, 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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION

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

REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS

1393-2025

To rezone 1941 STELZER RD. (43219), being 4.1± acres located at the

southwest corner of Stelzer Road and Citygate Drive, From: CPD,

Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-M, Limited

Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-072).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this

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

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

1601-2025

To rezone 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), being 10.18± acres located

at the northwest corner of Bethesda Avenue and Sunbury Road, From:

R-2, Residential District, and R, Rural District, To: AR-1, Apartment

Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-070).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this

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

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

1649-2025

1660-2025

1712-2025

To rezone 8570 N. HIGH ST. (43035), being 14.9± acres located on the

east side of North High Street, 300± feet north of Lazelle Road, From: R,

Rural District, To: ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning

#Z25-005).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this

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

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

To rezone 3535 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), being 45.48± acres

located at the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and West North

Broadway, From: C-3, Commercial District, To: L-C-4, Limited

Commercial District (Rezoning #Z24-034).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this

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

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

To rezone 2262 REFUGEE RD. (43207), being 1.94± acres located on

the north side of Refugee Road; 2,600± feet west of Alum Creek Drive,

From: R-1, Residential District, To: M, Manufacturing District (Rezoning

#Z25-014).

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this

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

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

VARIANCES

1394-2025

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.24, Building

lines in an M-manufacturing district, and 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area

regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1941

STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced building setback and distance

separation for a self-storage facility in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing

District (Council Variance #CV24-161).

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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

1461-2025

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

residential district; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the

Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2424 STEELE AVE.

(43204), to allow a two-unit dwelling with a reduced minimum side yard in

the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-031).

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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

1602-2025

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking

setback line; 3332.21, Building lines; and 3332.285, Perimeter yard, for

the property located at 2618 BETHESDA AVE. (43219), to allow

reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the AR-1,

Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-158).

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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

1650-2025

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 8570 N. HIGH ST. (43035), to allow reduced

development standards for an apartment complex in the ARLD,

Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-011).

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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

1708-2025

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.05, R-3

residential district; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback

line; 3332.26(B), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.28, Side or

rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property

located at 26 W. HENDERSON RD. (43214), to allow a two-unit dwelling

with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District, and

to revoke Ordinance #1440-2017 (CV17-017), passed June 12, 2017

(Council Variance #CV25-036).

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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, 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:

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to adjourn

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

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Affirmative:

Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Otto Beatty III, Nancy

Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Emmanuel Remy, Christopher

Wyche, and Shannon Hardin

ADJOURNED AT 8:36 PM