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Minutes - Final  
Zoning Committee  
Monday, March 10, 2025  
6:30 PM  
City Council Chambers, Rm 231  
REGULAR MEETING NO.13 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MARCH 10, 2025 AT  
6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.  
ROLL CALL  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent  
Present  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL  
A motion was made by Nicholas Bankston, seconded by Rob Dorans, to  
Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION  
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS  
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS  
0474-2025  
To rezone 5656 BIXBY RD. (43110), 25.80± acres located on the north  
side of Bixby Road, northeast of the intersection with US Route 33, From:  
R, Rural District and L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District, To:  
L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and to declare an  
emergency (Rezoning #Z23-032A).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, 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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0524-2025  
To rezone 5295 N. HAMILTON RD. (43230), being 19.80± acres located  
on the west side of North Hamilton Road, at the terminus of Thompson  
Road, From: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District, To: L-AR-1, Limited  
Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-042).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0538-2025  
To rezone 1501 GERRARD AVE. (43212), being 2.35± acres located at  
the southwest corner of Gerrard Avenue and Western Avenue, From:  
R-4, Residential District, To: AR-3, Apartment Residential District  
(Rezoning #Z24-069).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
VARIANCES  
0475-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private  
garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5656  
BIXBY RD. (43110), to allow increased garage height in the L-AR-1,  
Limited Apartment Residential District and to declare an emergency  
(Council Variance #CV23-050A).  
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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
Affirmative:  
7 -  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, 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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this  
Ordinance be Amended to Emergency. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, 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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0530-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.02, AR-12,  
ARLD and AR-1 apartment residential district use; 3370.05, Permitted  
uses; 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.49, Required  
parking; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for  
the property located at 5451 EDWARDS RUN RD. (43221), to allow a  
community center with an eating and drinking establishment and an office  
building, with reduced development standards in the L-ARLD, Limited  
Apartment Residential District and to repeal Ordinance #1903-01  
(CV01-030), passed November 26, 2001 (Council Variance  
#CV24-151).  
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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, 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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, 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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
0539-2025  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.49(C),  
Required parking; 3312.57, EV parking minimum requirements effective  
January 1, 2024; 3321.07(B), Landscaping; 3333.15, Basis of  
computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1501 GERRARD AVE.  
(43212), to allow an apartment building with reduced development  
standards in the AR-3, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance  
#CV24-157).  
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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, 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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, 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:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
2598-2024  
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3349.03, Permitted  
uses; 3353.03, C-2 Permitted uses; and 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the  
Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 117 LAZELLE RD.  
(43235), to allow barber shop, beauty salon, and nail salon uses in the  
CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance  
#CV24-085).  
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Withdraw  
this Ordinance from Consideration. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Rob Dorans, to adjourn  
this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
2 - Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, and Emmanuel Remy  
Absent:  
7 -  
Affirmative:  
Nicholas Bankston, Otto Beatty III, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans,  
Melissa Green, Christopher Wyche, and Shannon Hardin  
ADJOURNED AT 7:10 PM