Zoning Committee approves rezoning and two variances (March 9, 2026) | 1854 Stelzer Rd | Columbus | TheCommon

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Zoning Committee approves rezoning and two variances (March 9, 2026)

ColumbusMar 9, 20262 min read

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The Zoning Committee met March 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM in City Council Chambers (Rm 231). Members unanimously approved rezoning and variance measures: rezoning of 1854 Stelzer Rd to L-AR-1 and two variances (one for reduced development standards at 1854 Stelzer Rd and one to allow a manufactured home at 2734 Fairwood Ave). The meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.

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Ordinance 0537-2026 approved: Rezoned 1854 Stelzer Rd (18.60± acres) to L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-050).
Council Variance 0538-2026 approved: Granted variances to Sections 3312.27 and 3333.18 for 1854 Stelzer Rd to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex; staff report accepted and staff findings adopted as Council findings (CV25-096).
Council Variance 0562-2026 approved: Granted variance to Section 3332.033 to allow a manufactured home at 2734 Fairwood Ave; staff report accepted and staff findings adopted as Council findings (CV25-092).
Reading of the Journal was dispensed and the Journal was approved.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.

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Mar 9, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Council Chambers, Rm 231scheduled

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REGULAR MEETING NO.12 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MARCH 9, 2026 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 rezone 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), being 18.60± acres located on the east side of Stelzer Road, at the terminus of Citygate Drive, From: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential and R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-050).
VARIANCES
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; and 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-096).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.033, R-2 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2734 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43207), to allow a manufactured home in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-092).
ADJOURNMENT
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; and 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-096).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.27, Parking setback line; and 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1854 STELZER RD. (43219), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-096).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.033, R-2 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2734 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43207), to allow a manufactured home in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-092).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3332.033, R-2 residential district, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2734 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43207), to allow a manufactured home in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-092).
ADJOURNED AT 6:50 PM

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