Zoning Committee approves two rezonings and three variances; meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM | Planned Unit Devel | TheCommon

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Zoning Committee approves two rezonings and three variances; meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM

ColumbusMar 23, 20262 min read

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Meeting: Zoning Committee, City of Columbus | Date/Time: March 23, 2026, 6:30 PM | Location: City Council Chambers, Rm 231. Attendance: 8 present, 1 absent (Nicholas Bankston). Actions: Rezoned 4691 Central College Rd and 6495 Hall Rd; granted variances for 1541-1543 26th Ave, 3165 McGuffey Rd, and 1351 E. Fulton St. Most measures approved unanimously; one rezoning (4691 Central College Rd) approved 7-1 (Nay: Emmanuel Remy).

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Ordinance 3223-2025: Rezoned 4691 Central College Rd (10.1± acres) from R (Rural) to L-ARLD (Limited Apartment Residential). Second reading waived; ordinance amended as submitted; approved as amended. Vote: 7-1 (Negative: Emmanuel Remy). Absent: Nicholas Bankston.
Ordinance 0743-2026: Rezoned 6495 Hall Rd (23.69± acres) from R (Rural) to PUD-4 (Planned Unit Development). Second reading waived; ordinance approved. Vote recorded with 8 affirmative. Absent: Nicholas Bankston.
Ordinance 0738-2026: Granted Council Variance CV25-117 for 1541-1543 26th Ave to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in R-3. Second reading waived; staff report accepted into evidence; findings of staff adopted; ordinance approved. Vote recorded with 8 affirmative. Absent: Nicholas Bankston.
Ordinance 0744-2026: Granted Council Variance CV25-126 for 3165 McGuffey Rd to allow two-unit dwellings with reduced lot widths in R-3. Second reading waived; staff report accepted; findings adopted; ordinance approved. Vote recorded with 8 affirmative. Absent: Nicholas Bankston.
Ordinance 0745-2026: Granted Council Variance CV25-111 for 1351 E. Fulton St to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in R-3. Second reading waived; staff report accepted; findings adopted; ordinance approved. Vote recorded with 8 affirmative. Absent: Nicholas Bankston.
Meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.

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Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Council Chambers, Rm 231scheduled

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REGULAR MEETING NO.14 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MARCH 23, 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 4691 CENTRAL COLLEGE RD. (43081), being 10.1± acres located on the south side of Central College Road 1,050± feet east of Lee Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-019).
To rezone 6495 HALL RD. (43119), being 23.69± acres located on the north and south sides of Hall Road, approximately 725± feet east of Oak Park Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District (Rezoning #Z25-037).
VARIANCES
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1541-1543 26TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-117).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3165 MCGUFFEY RD. (43224), to allow two-unit dwellings with reduced lot widths in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-126).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-111).
ADJOURNMENT
To rezone 4691 CENTRAL COLLEGE RD. (43081), being 10.1± acres located on the south side of Central College Road 1,050± feet east of Lee Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-019).
To rezone 4691 CENTRAL COLLEGE RD. (43081), being 10.1± acres located on the south side of Central College Road 1,050± feet east of Lee Road, From: R, Rural District, To: L-ARLD, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-019).
To rezone 6495 HALL RD. (43119), being 23.69± acres located on the north and south sides of Hall Road, approximately 725± feet east of Oak Park Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District (Rezoning #Z25-037).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1541-1543 26TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-117).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1541-1543 26TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-117).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1541-1543 26TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-117).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3165 MCGUFFEY RD. (43224), to allow two-unit dwellings with reduced lot widths in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-126).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3165 MCGUFFEY RD. (43224), to allow two-unit dwellings with reduced lot widths in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-126).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3165 MCGUFFEY RD. (43224), to allow two-unit dwellings with reduced lot widths in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-126).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-111).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-111).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required Parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; and 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1351 E. FULTON ST. (43205), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-111).
ADJOURNED AT 8:32 PM

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