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Minutes - Final  
Zoning Committee  
Monday, July 17, 2023  
6:30 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO.37 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), JULY 17, 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 Shayla Favor, seconded by Mitchell Brown, 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  
2016-2023  
To rezone 103 FORNOF RD. (43207), being 5.50± acres located on the  
south side of Fornof Road, 310± feet east of South High Street, From:  
L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential  
District (Rezoning #Z21-091).  
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  
2017-2023  
To rezone 30 FORNOF RD. (43207), being 2.01± acres located at the  
northeast corner of Fornof Road and South High Street, From: M,  
Manufacturing District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District  
(Rezoning #Z22-043).  
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  
2046-2023  
To rezone 3245 MORSE RD. (43224), being 1.98± acres located on the  
south side of Morse Road, 130± feet west of Dunbridge Street, From:  
C-4, Commercial District, L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, and  
AR-12, Apartment Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential  
District (Rezoning #Z23-016).  
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  
2049-2023  
To rezone 3440 W. BROAD ST. (43204), being 1.20± acres located on  
the north side of West Broad Street, 475± feet east of North Wilson  
Road, From: C-4, Commercial District, To: M, Manufacturing District  
(Rezoning #Z22-099).  
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  
2055-2023  
To rezone 5860 ROCHE DR. (43229), being 2.48± acres located on the  
east side of Roche Drive 160± feet north of Covington Road, From: C-4,  
Commercial District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning  
#Z22-078).  
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  
VARIANCES  
1953-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4  
Permitted uses; and 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City  
Codes; for the property located at 6080 E. MAIN ST. (43213), to permit  
accessory storage in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance  
#CV23-041).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
2018-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,  
ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3312.49(C), Minimum  
numbers of parking spaces required; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance;  
3333.18(C)(2), Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the properties located at 30 & 103 FORNOF  
RD. (43207), to permit mixed-use and multi-unit residential development  
with reduced development standards in the AR-1, Apartment Residential  
District (Council Variance #CV23-025).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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 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 Shayla Favor, 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  
2047-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.49(C),  
Minimum numbers of parking spaces required; and 3333.16, Fronting, of  
the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3245 MORSE RD.  
(43224), to permit reduced development standards for a multi-unit  
residential development in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District  
(Council Variance #CV23-023).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
2050-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.13(B),  
Driveway; 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening; 3372.804(A)(B),  
Setback requirements; and 3372.807(A), Landscaping and screening, of  
the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3440 W. BROAD  
ST. (43204), to permit reduced development standards for vehicle  
storage and wholesaling uses in the M, Manufacturing District (Council  
Variance #CV22-159).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
2054-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3,  
residential district; and 3312.49(C), Minimum numbers of parking  
spaces required, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at  
260 REEB AVE. (43207), to permit a shared living facility for 13  
occupants with reduced parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council  
Variance #CV23-037).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
2056-2023  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3312.49(C), Minimum  
numbers of parking spaces required, of the Columbus City Codes; for  
the property located at 5860 ROCHE DR. (43229), to permit reduced  
parking for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-O, Apartment  
Residential District (Council Variance #CV22-103).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Shayla Favor, 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  
1405-2021  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.289,  
Prohibited uses and activities; and 3332.21(D)(2), Building lines, of the  
Columbus City codes; for the property located at 3351 KARL RD.  
(43224), to a permit shipping containers for accessory storage with a  
reduced building line in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance  
#CV21-028).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to Take from  
the Table. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel  
Remy, and Shannon Hardin  
2 - Nicholas Bankston, and Shayla Favor  
Negative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to Accept  
entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, and Shannon Hardin  
2 - Shayla Favor, and Emmanuel Remy  
Negative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, to Adopt the  
findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, and Shannon Hardin  
2 - Shayla Favor, and Emmanuel Remy  
Negative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Affirmative:  
Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob Dorans, and Shannon  
Hardin  
3 - Nicholas Bankston, Shayla Favor, and Emmanuel Remy  
Negative:  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Mitchell Brown, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion failed by the following vote:  
2 - Shayla Favor, and Emmanuel Remy  
Affirmative:  
Negative:  
5 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Rob  
Dorans, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Lourdes Barroso De  
Padilla, 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 7:21 P.M.