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Zoning Committee minutes — November 17, 2025: multiple variances and a rezoning amendment approved; one item referred

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The Zoning Committee met November 17, 2025 (8 present, 1 absent). Members waived 2nd readings, accepted staff reports and adopted staff findings for multiple variances and a rezoning amendment (2979-2025) to allow cemetery/mausoleum uses at 1155 W. Mound St.; most measures were amended to emergency and approved. Ordinance 2865-2025 (1015 N. High St.) was referred to committee. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM.

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2979-2025 (Rezoning Amendment #Z19-060A) — Amend Ordinance #2677-2023 to include cemetery uses and mausoleum buildings at 1155 W. Mound St.; 2nd reading waived, amended to emergency, and approved.
2790-2025 (Council Variance #CV25-083) — Allow assisted living facility with reduced development standards at 2720-2732 Briggs Rd.; 2nd reading waived, staff report accepted into evidence, findings of staff adopted, amended to emergency, and approved as amended.
2862-2025 (Council Variance #CV25-061) — Allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced standards at 1371 Mt. Vernon Ave.; 2nd reading waived, staff report accepted, findings adopted, amended to emergency, and approved as amended.
2865-2025 (Council Variance #CV25-077) — Request to allow a non-accessory parking lot at 1015 N. High St. in the UCR; referred to committee.
2990-2025 (Council Variance #CV25-038) — Allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced standards at 1103 Neil Ave.; 2nd reading waived, staff report accepted, findings adopted, and approved.
3004-2025 (Council Variance #CV25-075) — Allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced standards at 465 E. Beck St.; 2nd reading waived, staff report accepted, findings adopted, amended to emergency, and approved as amended.
3005-2025 (Council Variance #CV25-056) — Allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced standards at 1371 Bryden Rd.; 2nd reading waived, staff report accepted, findings adopted, and approved.

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Nov 17, 2025, 12:00 AMCity Council Chambers, Rm 231scheduled

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REGULAR MEETING NO.56 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), NOVEMBER 17, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
ROLL CALL
READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
To amend Ordinance #2677-2023, passed October 9, 2023 (Z19-060), for property located at 1155 W. MOUND ST. (43223), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to include cemetery uses and mausoleum buildings in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency(Rezoning Amendment #Z19-060A).
VARIANCES
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section E.20.100, Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1015 N. HIGH ST. (43201), to allow a non-accessory parking lot in the UCR, Urban Core District (Council Variance #CV25-077).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 Area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1103 NEIL AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-038).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-056).
ADJOURNMENT
To amend Ordinance #2677-2023, passed October 9, 2023 (Z19-060), for property located at 1155 W. MOUND ST. (43223), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to include cemetery uses and mausoleum buildings in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency(Rezoning Amendment #Z19-060A).
To amend Ordinance #2677-2023, passed October 9, 2023 (Z19-060), for property located at 1155 W. MOUND ST. (43223), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to include cemetery uses and mausoleum buildings in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and to declare an emergency(Rezoning Amendment #Z19-060A).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses; 3361.02, CPD permitted uses; 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3361.03, Development plan; 3361.04(B), Performance criteria; and 3361.07, Affect of the registered development plan, for the property located at 2720-2732 BRIGGS RD. (43204); to allow an assisted living facility with reduced development standards in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District and C-4, Commercial District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-083).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 MT. VERNON AVE. (43203), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-061).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 Area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1103 NEIL AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-038).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 Area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1103 NEIL AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-038).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.15, R-4 Area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1103 NEIL AVE. (43201), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-038).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yards required; 3332.26(C)(1), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.29, Height district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 465 E. BECK ST. (43206), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District and to declare an emergency (Council Variance #CV25-075).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-056).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-056).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1371 BRYDEN RD. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-056).
ADJOURNED AT 8:53 P.M.

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