Columbus, OH

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider two rezoning requests and three variance requests. The rezonings involve properties on Frank Road and North Wilson Road, while the variances concern properties on Walnut Hill Park Drive, East 17th Avenue, and Brice Road. The committee will vote on whether to recommend approval of these items to the full City Council.

• Rezone 1100 Frank Rd. (2.25± acres) from R Rural to CPD Commercial Planned Development (Rezoning #Z21-046)
• Rezone 865 N. Wilson Rd. (1.05± acres) from C-5 to C-4 Commercial (Rezoning #Z26-019)
• Variance for shared living facility with reduced parking at 1930 Walnut Hill Park Dr. (CV26-037)
• Variance to allow parking and rental of moving trucks at 445 E. 17th Ave. (CV24-127)
• Variance for light industrial uses with reduced standards at 2675 Brice Rd. (CV25-115)

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider one rezoning and two variance requests. The rezoning would change 2700 E. 6th Ave. from manufacturing and apartment residential to limited manufacturing. The variances would allow reduced development standards for an auto repair facility and for parking at two separate properties.

• Rezoning 2700 E. 6th Ave. (0.87 acres) from M-2 and AR-1 to L-M (Rezoning #Z20-034)
• Variance for auto repair facility at 2700 E. 6th Ave. to reduce landscaping, parking, and building standards (CV20-039)
• Variance for 290 N. Champion Ave. to allow primary and non-accessory parking with reduced standards in ARLD district (CV26-016)

Columbus City Council

The council is reviewing several funding requests for local organizations, including support for student services at Columbus State and neighborhood initiatives. Discussions also include public safety grants, infrastructure maintenance, and updates to city codes regarding mobility and crisis response.

• Grant of $666,947.00 to Columbus State Community College for student support
• Grant of $50,000.00 to Our Helpers for the Central Ohio Rapid Response Network
• Establishment of a $500,000.00 Mobility Innovation Subfund
• Creation of the Community Crisis Response Advisory Board
• Contract for $579,443.00 with Talkdesk Inc. for voice response systems

Council approved several consent items, including a $579,443 contract for a voice response system and $300,000 for Smart Columbus. Several new grants and ordinances were read for the first time, and one enterprise zone agreement was amended. Four resolutions of expression honoring local organizations and individuals were also passed.

• Approved $579,443 contract with Talkdesk Inc. for voice response system
• Approved $300,000 contract with Columbus Partnership (Smart Columbus, LLC)
• Approved $215,000 for automotive maintenance with Valvoline LLC
• Approved $116,934 for City Clerk's office furniture from Workspace Ohio LLC
• Approved $38,150 for pool boiler replacement at 1000 N. Hague Ave
• Approved $15,000 payment to National Association of Black Journalists
• Approved amendment to Jana Holdings, LLC enterprise zone agreement (8-1)
• Approved expansion of Grandview Crossing Community Authority district

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will review and vote on five property rezoning requests and three variance applications. These items cover changes to manufacturing, residential, and commercial districts across several neighborhoods. The committee will also consider requests to waive specific development standards for a self-storage facility and a mixed-use residential project.

• Rezoning 1695 Dewey Ave from manufacturing/residential to limited manufacturing
• Rezoning 2345 Demorest Rd and 1753 N. Hague Ave from rural to limited apartment residential
• Rezoning 1258 Oak St and 925 Hilliard & Rome Rd to commercial planned development districts
• Variance for 3579 S. High St to allow a self-storage facility with reduced standards
• Variance for 887 N. Nelson Rd to permit residential development in a commercial district

The committee approved several rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments and granted three variances. One rezoning request for a residential district was referred back to committee, and another was approved via a split vote.

• Approved rezoning of 1695 Dewey Ave to Limited Manufacturing District (5-4)
• Referred rezoning of 2345 Demorest Rd to Committee (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1753 N. Hague Ave to Limited Apartment Residential District (7-2)
• Approved rezoning of 1258 Oak St to Commercial Planned Development District (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 925 Hilliard & Rome Rd to Commercial Planned Development District (9-0)
• Approved variance for ground-floor residential uses at 1258 Oak St (9-0)
• Approved amended variance for self-storage facility at 3579 S. High St (9-0)
• Approved variance for residential development and parking at 887 N. Nelson Rd (9-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee will vote on seven rezoning applications and five variance requests for properties in Columbus. Key items include rezoning 824 Kinnear Road for apartment residential development and several variances to reduce parking, setback, and landscaping requirements for multi-unit projects.

• Rezone 824 Kinnear Rd. (7.7 ac) from Rural to Apartment Residential (AR-3)
• Rezone 8032 Kennedy Rd. (15.15 ac) from Rural to Limited Apartment Residential (L-AR-1)
• Rezone 2500 Airport Dr. (5.5 ac) from Residential to Commercial Planned Development (CPD)
• Variance at 89 West Park Ave. to allow non-profit with retail in R-4 district
• Variance at 128-130 N. Hampton Rd. to allow rooming house with no parking lot screening

The committee approved several rezoning requests for apartment complexes and commercial developments. One rezoning request for a manufacturing district was postponed. Multiple variances for residential developments and a non-profit space were also granted.

• Approved rezoning 824 Kinnear Rd to Apartment Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 8032 Kennedy Rd to Limited Apartment Residential (9-0)
• Postponed rezoning 1695 Dewey Ave to June 29, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 181 Business Center Dr to Commercial Planned Development (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 7500 Long Rd to Limited Apartment Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 2500 Airport Dr to Commercial Planned Development (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 274 E. 1st Ave to Urban Center District (9-0)
• Approved variances for 824 Kinnear Rd, 89 West Park Ave, and 7500 Long Rd (9-0)

Columbus City Council

The Council is reviewing several large-scale economic incentives, including a $215 million investment from Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Other items include software maintenance contracts, facility repairs at 1000 N. Hague Ave, and various property tax abatement requests for local developments.

• Tax abatement for Dupon USA LLC ($30,000,000 investment)
• Tax abatement for TCG Corrina Owner II, LLC ($21,000,000 investment)
• Job creation tax credit for Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. ($215,700,000 investment)
• Software maintenance contract with Matrix Pointe Software, LLC ($168,094.50)
• Pool boiler replacement at 1000 N. Hague Ave ($38,150.00)

Columbus City Council adopted a ceremonial resolution honoring Sam Orth on his retirement. All other items on the agenda were either first readings of legislation or communications received and filed. No final votes on ordinances or resolutions of substance occurred.

• Adopted resolution honoring Sam Orth (9-0)
• Received and filed liquor permit transfers
• First reading of 19 ordinances, including tax abatements and TIF agreements
• Removed Public Safety ordinance 1841-2026 from consent agenda for later vote

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee is considering rezonings at 2100 Hard Rd (rural residential to apartments) and 2006 E. 5th Ave (apartments to limited manufacturing). It is also reviewing seven variance requests for reduced setbacks, parking, and development standards at properties including 190 King Ave, 988 Dublin Rd, and 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd.

• Rezone 2100 Hard Rd from Limited Rural Residential to Apartment Residential (5.0 acres)
• Rezone 2006 E. 5th Ave from Apartment Residential to Limited Manufacturing (0.44 acres)
• Variance for apartment building at 190 King Ave with reduced setbacks, parking, lot coverage, and FAR
• Variance for automatic car wash with reduced aisle width at 988 Dublin Rd
• Variance for drive-thru-only coffee shop with reduced parking setback at 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning at 2100 Hard Rd from Limited Rural Residential to Apartment Residential (8-1). Two rezoning ordinances were passed, including one for a manufacturing district. Six variance requests were granted, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved rezone 2100 Hard Rd to AR-1 (8-1)
• Approved rezone 2006 E 5th Ave to L-M-2 (9-0)
• Granted variance at 2100 Hard Rd for apartment building setbacks (9-0)
• Granted variance at 988 Dublin Rd for automatic car wash (9-0)
• Granted variance at 3110 Jetstream Dr for child care home (9-0)
• Granted variance at 190 King Ave for apartment building standards (9-0)
• Granted variance at 2006 E 5th Ave for mixed-use dwelling units (9-0)
• Granted variance at 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd for drive-thru coffee shop (9-0)

Columbus City Council

The council will consider first-reading legislation for multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $11.7 million water line and permeable pavers project in the Palmetto/Westgate area and a $5.9 million water line improvement project on Velma Avenue. Other items include park improvements, land bank property conveyances, and technology contracts. Several grant agreements and a resolution honoring an individual are also on the agenda.

• $11.7M contract with Danbert, Inc. for Blueprint 1 – Palmetto/Westgate Permeable Pavers & Water Line Improvements
• $5.9M contract with Driven Excavating, LLC for Velma Avenue Area Water Line Improvements
• $900,000 contract with Setterlin Building Company for Franks Park Improvements
• $432,725 contract for stump removal and street tree planting – Fall 2026
• Conveyance of four land bank parcels: 616 S Nelson Rd., 0000 S Nelson Rd., and 1957 Payne Ave.

The meeting consisted of first readings of 18 ordinances covering technology, land bank conveyances, park improvements, and utility contracts. Two ceremonial resolutions were adopted unanimously. No final votes or substantive decisions were taken on any legislation.

• Adopted resolution honoring Kaitlyn Spahr (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing 'Comin' Home' African American Holiday Festival (9-0)
• Read first reading for 18 ordinances (no final action)

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will review and vote on two rezoning requests and three zoning variances. The committee will consider changing land use designations for properties on Long Road and Knightsbridge Boulevard. It will also evaluate requests to reduce building setbacks, allow duplexes, and permit a mixed-use development with a telecommunications tower.

• Rezoning 4559 Knightsbridge Blvd. from commercial planned development to commercial planned development
• Rezoning 7210 Long Rd. (14.8 acres) from restricted rural residential to limited apartment residential
• Variance at 7210 Long Rd. to reduce building setbacks for an apartment complex
• Variance at 3527 E. Deshler Ave. to allow a two-unit dwelling in a single-family district
• Variance at 1111 Stewart Ave. for mixed-residential development and a monopole telecom tower

The Zoning Committee unanimously approved all items, including rezoning 14.8 acres at 7210 Long Rd from rural to Limited Apartment Residential, and granting variances for setback at that site, a two-unit dwelling on Deshler Ave, and a mixed-use development with a telecom tower at 1111 Stewart Ave. All votes were 9-0.

• Rezoned 4559 Knightsbridge Blvd (CPD to CPD, emergency) (9-0)
• Rezoned 7210 Long Rd to L-AR-1 (9-0)
• Granted variance for building setback at 7210 Long Rd (9-0)
• Granted variance for two-unit dwelling at 3527 E. Deshler Ave (9-0)
• Granted multiple variances for mixed-use and telecom tower at 1111 Stewart Ave (9-0)

Columbus City Council

The City Council is reviewing numerous legislative items including technology license renewals, public utility upgrades, and large-scale water infrastructure investments. Discussions also cover economic development agreements, street tree installations, and early learning center funding.

• Renewal of Axelliant LLC software licenses for $157,859.50
• Fire Alarm Office renovation at 1250 Fairwood Ave for $322,500.00
• Walhalla Ravine Stream Restoration project up to $2,365,772.96
• Real estate acquisition for Fourth Water Plant Transmission Main up to $5,000,000.00
• Columbus Early Learning Centers contract services for $2,120,000.00

The council approved the journal and adopted several ceremonial resolutions, including one opposing property tax elimination and celebrating Pride Month. No substantive legislation was passed; all items were first readings only.

• Approved journal (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Sole Classics 20th anniversary (9-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Junior League of Columbus stewardship (9-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing property tax elimination (9-0)
• Adopted resolution celebrating Pride Month (9-0)
• Read and filed liquor permit transfers

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee will consider three rezoning proposals and multiple variances. Notable are rezonings for 2100 Hard Road (to apartment district) and 7801/7809 Olentangy River Road (to limited apartment). Several variance requests include allowing a recreation facility in a manufacturing district and reduced development standards for townhouses.

• Rezoning 2100 Hard Rd: from L-RR to AR-1 (apartment), 5.0 acres
• Rezoning 7801 & 7809 Olentangy River Rd: from R-1 to L-AR-12, 5.82 acres
• Rezoning 3600 Park Mill Run Dr: CPD to CPD (commercial planned development)
• Variance for 1905 Jetway Blvd: allow recreation facility in L-M district
• Variance for 350 McCormick Blvd: allow eating/drinking/retail with reduced parking in M-2

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning of 7801 & 7809 Olentangy River Rd from R-1 to L-AR-12 for apartments, with an amendment (6-1). Also approved a corresponding variance for reduced development standards (6-1). A rezoning of 3600 Park Mill Run Dr to CPD was approved unanimously, along with variances for that site and for properties on Jetway Blvd, McCormick Blvd, and Kelton Ave. Two items for 2100 Hard Rd were postponed to June 8, 2026.

• Approved rezoning 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd to L-AR-12 (6-1)
• Approved variance for reduced townhouse standards at 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd (6-1)
• Approved rezoning 3600 Park Mill Run Dr to CPD (7-0)
• Approved variance for accessory outdoor storage at 3600 Park Mill Run Dr (7-0)
• Approved variance for recreation facility at 1905 Jetway Blvd (7-0)
• Approved variance for accessory uses with reduced parking at 350 McCormick Blvd (7-0)
• Approved variance for two-unit dwelling at 574-576 Kelton Ave (7-0)
• Postponed rezoning and variance for 2100 Hard Rd to 6/8/2026 (7-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council will hold first readings on multiple spending ordinances, including a $4.25 million contract for water line construction management, $2 million for after-school programs, and nearly $1 million in alarm fee write-offs. The council also considers an annexation and a participatory budget resolution.

• $4,250,200 contract modification with Hill International for water line construction management
• $2,000,000 contract with United Way for after-school program fiscal agency
• $968,533 write-off of uncollectible alarm fees
• $993,048 for Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements (loan-dependent)
• $1,287,050 for Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements

The meeting was procedural only. Council approved the journal and waived readings of legislation titles. All items on the agenda were first readings, with no votes on approvals, denials, or tabling of substantive actions.

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council will hold first readings of 24 legislative items. The most costly is a $33.8 million contract for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development, a major water infrastructure project. Other notable spending includes $1 million for Star House youth shelter renovations and $1.38 million for construction inspection services. The council will also vote on liquor permit transfers, enterprise zone amendments, and several technology and parks grants.

• $33.8M contract for Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development (FR-22)
• $1M capital contribution to Star House for facility renovations (FR-19)
• $1.38M for construction inspection on public service projects (FR-9)
• $300K for fiber maintenance and restoration services (FR-3)
• $250K for Franklin Park Conservatory operation (FR-13)

The council adopted ceremonial resolutions for Peace Officers Memorial Day and honoring Bishop Dr. Charles E. Burger, Sr. All other agenda items were first readings only, with no final votes on ordinances. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved journal (8-0)
• Adopted Peace Officers Memorial Day resolution (8-0)
• Adopted Bishop Burger recognition resolution (8-0)
• Waived reading of first legislation titles (8-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee reviews a rezoning application for 24.71 acres at 4860-4900 E. Dublin-Granville Rd, changing the zoning within the same district category. Three variance requests are also considered: an assisted living facility at 4991 E. Dublin-Granville Rd with reduced development standards, a beauty salon at 430 E. Kanawha Ave with reduced parking, and a Type A child care home at 1309 Lee Ave with reduced parking. Public hearings and decisions are scheduled.

• Rezoning 1271-2026: 24.71 acres at 4860-4900 E. Dublin-Granville Rd from CPD to CPD
• Variance 1272-2026: assisted living facility at 4991 E. Dublin-Granville Rd with reduced standards
• Variance 1291-2026: beauty salon at 430 E. Kanawha Ave with reduced parking
• Variance 1292-2026: Type A child care home at 1309 Lee Ave with reduced parking

The committee approved three zoning items unanimously (8-0): a rezoning of 24.71 acres at 4860-4900 E. Dublin-Granville Road from CPD to CPD (2nd reading waived), a variance for an assisted living facility at 4991 E. Dublin-Granville Road with reduced development standards, a variance for a beauty salon at 430 E. Kanawha Avenue with reduced parking (declared emergency), and a variance for a Type A family child care home at 1309 Lee Avenue with reduced parking.

• Approved rezoning of 24.71 acres at 4860-4900 E. Dublin-Granville Rd (8-0)
• Approved variance for assisted living facility at 4991 E. Dublin-Granville Rd (8-0)
• Approved variance for beauty salon at 430 E. Kanawha Ave, declared emergency (8-0)
• Approved variance for child care home at 1309 Lee Ave (8-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee is considering rezoning three properties for apartment or townhouse development: 2100 Hard Rd (to AR-1), 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd (to L-AR-12), and 6955-6999 Harlem Rd (to AR-1). They will also vote on six variances for reduced development standards at various locations, including 2100 Hard Rd, 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd, 1289-1291 E. 17th Ave, 6955-6999 Harlem Rd, 427 Hanford St, and 2930-2932 Medina Ave.

• Rezone 2100 Hard Rd (5.0 acres) from L-RR to AR-1 for apartments (Z25-044)
• Rezone 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd (5.82 acres) from R-1 to L-AR-12 for townhouses (Z25-038)
• Rezone 6955-6999 Harlem Rd (4.40 acres) from L-M to AR-1 for apartments (Z25-054)
• Variance for reduced parking/building lines at 2100 Hard Rd (CV24-088)
• Variance for reduced standards for a two-unit dwelling at 1289-1291 E. 17th Ave (CV25-118)

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning of 4.4 acres at 6955-6999 Harlem Rd from Limited Manufacturing to Apartment Residential (AR-1). Four variances were also approved for properties on E. 17th Ave, Harlem Rd, Hanford St, and Medina Ave. Two rezonings and two related variances were postponed to May 18, 2026.

• Approved rezoning 6955-6999 Harlem Rd from L-M to AR-1 (9-0)
• Approved variance for 1289-1291 E. 17th Ave for two-unit dwelling (9-0)
• Approved variance for 6955-6999 Harlem Rd for apartment complex standards (9-0)
• Approved variance for 427 Hanford St for seven-unit apartment building (9-0)
• Approved variance for 2930-2932 Medina Ave for two-unit dwelling (9-0)
• Postponed rezoning 2100 Hard Rd to May 18 (9-0)
• Postponed rezoning 7801 & 7809 Olentangy River Rd to May 18 (9-0)
• Postponed variances for Hard Rd and Olentangy River Rd to May 18 (9-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council holds first readings on 29 items including $1.2M HOME grants for Opportunity Pointe I and II affordable housing projects, a $1.04M contract for storm pump station construction, and $1.38M for water withdrawal from Alum Creek Reservoir. Also consider annexations of 4.46 and 15.4 acres, liquor permit transfers, and contracts for park events and pre-K data platform.

• $1.2M HOME grant for Opportunity Pointe I affordable housing
• $1.2M HOME grant for Opportunity Pointe II affordable housing
• $1.04M contract for DOSD Storm Pump Stations construction
• $1.38M payment to Ohio DNR for Alum Creek Reservoir water
• Annexation of 15.4 acres in Jefferson Township (AN25-027)

Council appointed Jacquelin Lewis as City Auditor effective May 4, 2026, filling the vacancy created by Megan Kilgore's resignation. The vote was unanimous (9-0). No other substantive decisions were made; remaining agenda items were first readings or procedural.

• Appointed Jacquelin Lewis as City Auditor (9-0)

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will consider three variance requests: accessory outdoor storage at 3616 E. Broad St, a residential treatment facility at 7400 Huntington Park Dr, and residential development at 358 E. Deshler Ave. Each requires relaxed development standards from current zoning codes.

• Variance for accessory outdoor storage at 3616 E. Broad St (CAC district)
• Variance for residential treatment facility at 7400 Huntington Park Dr (CPD district)
• Variance for residential development at 358 E. Deshler Ave (R-2F district)

The Zoning Committee unanimously approved three variance requests. A variance was granted for a residential treatment facility with reduced development standards at 7400 Huntington Park Dr. Variances were also approved for accessory outdoor storage at 3616 E. Broad St. and for residential development with reduced standards at 358 E. Deshler Ave. All motions passed 9-0.

• Approved variance for accessory outdoor storage at 3616 E. Broad St. (9-0)
• Approved variance for residential treatment facility at 7400 Huntington Park Dr. (9-0)
• Approved variance for residential development at 358 E. Deshler Ave. (9-0)

Columbus City Council

City Council will discuss several high-cost infrastructure projects, including a $3.2 million tree farm program for sanitary sewers and a $1 million intersection project. The body is also reviewing multiple zoning changes and variances to allow for new apartment complexes and townhouses across the city.

• Expenditure of $3,200,000 for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program
• Contract modification of $1,000,000 for the Hilliard Rome Road at Renner Road intersection project
• Rezoning of 2100 Hard Rd, 7801 & 7809 Olentangy River Rd, and 6955-6999 Harlem Rd for apartments
• Appropriation of $354,000 for software licensing and storage with Microsoft, Dell, and OnActuate Consulting
• Sponsorship of $25,000 for a Urban Land Institute (ULI) housing forum

The Columbus City Council held a regular meeting that included approval of the journal, adoption of ceremonial resolutions, and first readings of legislation. No substantive decisions or final votes on ordinances, contracts, or zoning changes were made.

• Approved journal (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon (9-0)
• Postponed Fair Housing Month resolution to April 27 (9-0)
• Adopted Earth Month/Earth Day resolution (9-0)
• Waived reading of first legislation titles (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (ceremonial resolutions)

Columbus City Council

Council will consider a development agreement with Franklin County and NWSL Columbus LLC to finance facilities for a National Women's Soccer League franchise. Other items include appropriations for the GreenHouse Gravity project, annexation of 46.8 acres, and contracts for park improvements.

• Development agreement for NWSL Columbus franchise stadium and training facility
• $2,000,000 contribution to The Gravity Project 3 Holdings for public improvements
• Annexation of 46.8 acres in Hamilton Township (TCG OCP Rohr Management)
• $1,000,000 for Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Avery Road project
• $270,642 contract with Pummell Construction for Sammons Park Improvements

The council adopted several ceremonial resolutions recognizing Parkinson's Awareness Month, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the 10th anniversary of the Local Food Action Plan, a senior health fair, and the AIDS Walk. All other agenda items were first readings of legislation with no final votes taken.

• Adopted resolution recognizing Parkinson's Awareness Month (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (9-0)
• Adopted resolution celebrating 10 years of Local Food Action Plan (9-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Seniors Community Health Fair sponsors (9-0)
• Adopted resolution commemorating 2026 AIDS Walk (9-0)

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will consider three variance requests at this meeting. One asks to allow shipping container storage at 5929-5975 E. Main St. Another seeks to permit flex warehouse and storage at 2295 S. High St. The third would allow an eating/drinking establishment in an R-4 residential district at 1828 E. Hudson St. and revoke a 1973 ordinance.

• Variance for shipping container storage with reduced standards at 5929-5975 E. Main St. (CV25-119)
• Variance for flex warehouse and storage at 2295 S. High St. (CV26-003)
• Variance to allow restaurant in R-4 district at 1828 E. Hudson St., revoking Ordinance #853-73 (CV25-072)

The Zoning Committee approved three variance requests: one for shipping container storage at 5929-5975 E. Main St., one for flex warehouse and storage uses at 2295 S. High St., and one for an eating/drinking establishment at 1828 E. Hudson St., which also revokes a prior ordinance. All three were passed by a 9-0 vote.

• Approved variance for shipping container storage at 5929-5975 E. Main St. (9-0)
• Approved variance for flex warehouse at 2295 S. High St. (9-0)
• Approved variance for bar at 1828 E. Hudson St., revoking Ordinance #853-73 (9-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council holds its 15th regular meeting, with first readings of 30-day legislation including a $2.9M renewal of the GenTax revenue system, an expansion of the Airport Community Reinvestment Area by 3,679 acres, job growth incentive agreements for Copper Run Capital and AAA Cooper Transportation, and multiple water infrastructure contracts. The agenda also includes liquor permit transfers and resolutions honoring individuals.

• Renewal of GenTax revenue management system contract with Fast LP for $2,919,000
• Expansion of Airport Drive Community Reinvestment Area by adding 1,095 parcels covering 3,679.18 acres
• Jobs Growth Incentive Agreement with Copper Run Capital LLC for 30 new jobs and $6M payroll
• Water line improvements in Kenwick Road area: $5.17M construction contract and $1.04M oversight contract
• Fire hydrant replacement project contract with JLD Construction Services for $1.85M

Columbus City Council approved multiple contracts for technology, water infrastructure, and economic development, including a $1.85M fire hydrant replacement project and a $5.17M water line improvement project. The meeting also featured ceremonial resolutions recognizing community service.

• Approved $173,230.22 contract for vCloud Tech (8-0)
• Approved $2,919,000 contract for Fast LP (8-0)
• Approved $370,000 contract for Class Acts Columbus (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 contract for Damron Barry (8-0)
• Approved $1,851,206.50 contract for JLD Construction (8-0)
• Approved $5,168,794.27 contract for Underground Utilities (8-0)
• Approved $618,319 contract for CDM Smith (8-0)
• Approved $5,229,633.75 contract for Driven Excavating (8-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee is meeting to consider one rezoning request and four variance requests. These items involve changes to land use and development standards for properties on Renner Road, E. Mound St., Sovereign St., and Lockbourne Rd.

• 0838-2026: Rezone 5311-5313 Renner Rd. from Apartment Residential District to Limited Institutional District
• 0815-2026: Variance for 1107 E. Mound St. to allow a daycare center with reduced parking
• 0818-2026: Variance for 5751 Sovereign St. to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards
• 0839-2026: Variance for 5311-5313 Renner Rd. to reduce development standards and revoke two previous ordinances
• 0841-2026: Variance for 2515 Lockbourne Rd. to allow accessory storage

The Zoning Committee approved five rezonings and four variance ordinances, including a daycare center at 1107 E. Mound St. and accessory storage at 2515 Lockbourne Rd. The meeting also approved the journal and adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Approved Journal (8-0)
• Approved rezoning 5311-5313 Renner Rd to L-I district (8-0)
• Approved daycare variance at 1107 E. Mound St (8-0)
• Approved two-unit dwelling variance at 5751 Sovereign St (8-0)
• Approved variance at 5311-5313 Renner Rd (8-0)
• Approved accessory storage variance at 2515 Lockbourne Rd (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Columbus City Council

The Columbus City Council is reviewing several first readings for legislation involving construction management, technology subscriptions, and public service projects. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions of expression to recognize community achievements and local events.

• Renewal of Dayforce software subscription and services for $2,480,000.00
• Contract modification with Granicus, LLC for the Government Experience Engagement Cloud platform for $252,676.46
• Funding transfer for Livingston Avenue - Alum Creek Trail to James Road project up to $1,043,333.00
• Transfer of $311,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to support Jazz & Rib Fest and CBUS Soul Fest
• Grant agreement with Restoring Our Own Through Transformation (R.O.O.T.T.) for $250,000.00

The City Council held a regular meeting where several ceremonial resolutions were adopted. Additionally, the council conducted first readings for multiple pieces of legislation involving construction, technology, and public service contracts.

• Approved dispensing with the reading of the Journal (8-0)
• Adopted resolution to recognize Centennial High School Girls Basketball Team (8-0)
• Adopted resolution to honor Local Matters during National Nutrition Month (8-0)
• Adopted resolution to encourage a Community Energy Pilot Program (8-0)
• Adopted resolution to recognize April as Jazz Appreciation Month (8-0)
• Adopted resolution to honor Charles Coleman (8-0)
• Read for the first time 20 various finance, economic development, and public service items

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee will consider two rezoning applications and three variance requests. The first rezoning would change 10.1 acres at 4691 Central College Rd. from Rural to Limited Apartment Residential. The second rezoning would change 23.69 acres at 6495 Hall Rd. from Rural to Planned Unit Development. The three variances seek reduced development standards for two-unit dwellings at 1541-1543 26th Ave., 3165 McGuffey Rd., and 1351 E. Fulton St.

• Rezoning 10.1± acres at 4691 Central College Rd. from Rural to Limited Apartment Residential (L-ARLD)
• Rezoning 23.69± acres at 6495 Hall Rd. from Rural to Planned Unit Development (PUD-4)
• Variance for two-unit dwelling with reduced standards at 1541-1543 26th Ave. (R-3 district)
• Variance for two-unit dwelling with reduced lot width at 3165 McGuffey Rd. (R-3 district)
• Variance for two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards at 1351 E. Fulton St. (R-3 district)

The Zoning Committee approved four rezoning ordinances and three variance requests, including a 10.1-acre property on Central College Road and two-unit dwellings on 26th Ave. and McGuffey Rd. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Approved rezoning 4691 Central College Rd to L-ARLD (8-0)
• Approved rezoning 6495 Hall Rd to PUD-4 (8-0)
• Approved variance for 1541-1543 26th Ave (8-0)
• Approved variance for 3165 McGuffey Rd (8-0)
• Approved variance for 1351 E. Fulton St (8-0)
• Waived 2nd reading for all 7 ordinances (8-0)
• Dispensed with reading of the Journal (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:32 PM (8-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee will consider a rezoning request for property at 1854 Stelzer Rd. to transition from rural district to limited apartment residential. The meeting also includes variance requests for an apartment complex on Stelzer Rd. and a manufactured home on Fairwood Ave.

• Rezoning of 1854 STELZER RD. from L-AR-1/R to L-AR-1 (Rezoning #Z25-050)
• Variance for apartment complex development standards at 1854 STELZER RD. (#CV25-096)
• Variance to allow a manufactured home at 2734 FAIRWOOD AVE. (#CV25-092)

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning of 18.60 acres at 1854 Stelzer Rd from Limited Apartment Residential and Rural to Limited Apartment Residential, and granted two variances for reduced parking setback and building lines for an apartment complex. A separate variance was approved for a manufactured home at 2734 Fairwood Ave. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved rezoning 1854 Stelzer Rd to L-AR-1 (9-0)
• Approved variance for parking setback and building lines at 1854 Stelzer Rd (9-0)
• Approved variance for manufactured home at 2734 Fairwood Ave (9-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council will consider authorizing over $1.2 million for the Big Walnut Trail project and various contracts for public safety, utilities, and affordable housing. The agenda also includes routine resolutions of expression and consent actions for city services.

• Authorize $1,257,538.55 for Big Walnut Trail - Refugee Road to East Main Street project
• Authorize $600,000 for Franklinton Rising affordable housing development
• Authorize $1,000,000 for Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio affordable housing development
• Authorize $3,200,000 for Water Division maintenance supplies
• Authorize $750,000 for 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker Construction

The council approved a consent agenda of 6 items, including emergency contracts for fleet maintenance and spill containment, and two ceremonial resolutions honoring local figures. The meeting also included first readings for 16 ordinances covering housing, utilities, and zoning.

• Approved ceremonial resolutions honoring Emmily R. (Youth of the Year) and Coach Mike Bell
• Approved ceremonial resolutions celebrating Irish heritage for Sean Malone and Seth C. Browning
• Approved emergency contract with Bomar Construction for fleet maintenance ($80,000)
• Approved emergency contract with Fastenal and Grainger for spill containment ($2.00)
• Approved emergency contract for additional auditing services ($16,500)
• Approved contract with Greater Columbus Arts Council for admissions tax distribution
• First read ordinance to amend Chapter 225 to reestablish Information Services Division
• First read ordinance to authorize affordable housing grants totaling $1.6M

Columbus City Council

The council will hold first readings and consent actions. Key items include a rezoning and variance for an apartment complex at 1854 Stelzer Road, a $57.5 million contract modification for the Home Road Water Plant, and a $11.1 million sewer lining contract. The consent agenda includes property transfers, grants, and a St. Patrick's Day proclamation.

• Rezoning 18.6 acres at 1854 Stelzer Rd from L-AR-1/Rural to L-AR-1 for apartment complex (FR-11)
• Variance for reduced parking and building setbacks at 1854 Stelzer Rd (FR-12)
• $57.5 million contract modification for Home Road Water Plant engineering services (FR-8)
• $11.1 million annual lining contract for sanitary sewers (FR-7)
• Variance for a manufactured home at 2734 Fairwood Ave (FR-13)

Columbus City Council approved a $500,000 grant amendment for a housing project and waived the reading of legislation. The body also approved a $7,622.75 payment for employee PTO and a $5,494.92 refund for the Reeb Avenue Center.

• Approved $500,000 grant amendment for housing project (9-0)
• Approved $7,622.75 PTO and benefits payment (9-0)
• Approved $5,494.92 Reeb Avenue Center refund (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Waived reading of first-reading legislation (9-0)
• Sent letter urging Congress to reinstate TPS (9-0)
• Adopted ceremonial resolution for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (9-0)
• Adopted ceremonial resolution for St. Patrick's Day (9-0)
• Authorized $62,957.41 CDBG interest payments (9-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee will consider one rezoning and two variance requests. The rezoning (0485-2026) would change 20.02 acres at 2219 Holt Road from Rural to Limited Apartment Residential. Two variances seek to allow a shared living facility with reduced parking at 100 Noe-Bixby Road and a natural gas regulation station at 4901 & 4925 Postlewaite Road with reduced development standards.

• Rezoning 20.02 acres at 2219 Holt Rd from Rural to L-AR-1 (Limited Apartment Residential)
• Variance for shared living facility at 100 Noe-Bixby Rd with reduced parking in Institutional District
• Variance for natural gas regulation station at 4901 & 4925 Postlewaite Rd with reduced development standards in Rural District

The Zoning Committee approved two rezoning requests and two variance requests. The committee also approved the meeting journal and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved rezoning 2219 Holt Rd. (Rural to Limited Apartment Residential) (8-1)
• Approved variance for shared living facility at 100 Noe-Bixby Rd. (9-0)
• Approved variance for gas station at 4901 & 4925 Postlewaite Rd. (9-0)
• Approved meeting journal (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council will consider authorizing over $7 million in utility contracts and a $2.5 million grant for affordable housing during its regular meeting. The agenda includes several first readings for legislation ranging from technology maintenance to road renaming.

• Authorize $7,000,000 for utility distribution switchgear
• Authorize $2,500,000 grant for Healthy Linden Homes affordable housing
• Authorize $1,312,970.55 for Accela software licensing renewal
• Authorize $1,204,509.90 for water pollution control construction services
• Authorize $225,000 for SCRAM alcohol monitoring services

Columbus City Council determined that the 'Community Crisis Response' charter amendment petition meets all mandatory legal requirements. The council also adopted a ceremonial resolution recognizing the Merry Makers Club, Inc. Multiple pieces of 30-day legislation were read for the first time but not yet decided.

• Found 'Community Crisis Response' charter amendment petition legally sufficient (9-0)
• Adopted ceremonial resolution recognizing Merry Makers Club, Inc. Centennial Anniversary (9-0)
• Dispensed with the reading of the Journal (9-0)
• Waived the reading of titles for first reading legislation (9-0)

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will consider a rezoning of 4.32 acres on Westerville Road to allow multi-family housing and several requests for parking and development standard variances in residential districts.

• Rezone 4000-4022 Westerville Rd. to AR-3 district
• Grant reduced parking variance for assisted living facility at 4000-4022 Westerville Rd.
• Grant reduced parking variance for two-unit dwelling at 1025-1027 E. 22TH AVE.
• Grant reduced development standards variance for apartment building at 4500 Refugee Rd.
• Grant reduced development standards variance for two-unit dwelling at 1551-1553 26TH AVE.

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning of 4000-4022 Westerville Road to allow an assisted living facility and granted five variances for reduced development standards on various residential properties. All items passed with unanimous 9-0 votes.

• Approved rezoning 4000-4022 Westerville Rd to AR-3 (9-0)
• Granted variance for reduced parking at 4000-4022 Westerville Rd (9-0)
• Granted variance for reduced parking at 1545-1547 26th Ave (9-0)
• Granted variance for reduced parking at 1025-1027 E 22nd Ave (9-0)
• Granted variance for reduced parking at 1551-1553 26th Ave (9-0)
• Granted variance for reduced standards at 4500 Refugee Rd (9-0)
• Waived 2nd reading for all variance ordinances (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 PM (9-0)