Development Commission - 2026-04-09
Approves Rezoning at 1695 Dewey Avenue to LM, unanimous
What happened
The Columbus Development Commission approved rezoning at 1753 North Hague Avenue (Z25-068) to LAR-1 for a 296-unit Metropolitan Holdings multi-family development over West Scioto Area Commission opposition, on a unanimous vote with added northern-edge fencing and landscaping cond…
- Jurisdiction
- Columbus, OH
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 9, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (5)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsZ26-003
Recommended8032 Kennedy Road
Recommended1753 North Hague Avenue, Columbus
Recommended1695 Dewey Avenue, Columbus
Recommended5812 and 6100 Lockbourne Road, Columbus
Awaiting final voteMeeting Summary
The Columbus Development Commission approved rezoning at 1753 North Hague Avenue (Z25-068) to LAR-1 for a 296-unit Metropolitan Holdings multi-family development over West Scioto Area Commission opposition, on a unanimous vote with added northern-edge fencing and landscaping cond…
Key Decisions (6)
Tabling of case at 181 Business Center Drive
Rezoning at 1695 Dewey Avenue to LM
Rezoning at 7210 Long Road to LAR-1
Zoning Changes (5)
Development Activity (5)
Flex space development at 1695 Dewey Avenue
Industrial
Multi-unit residential at 7210 Long Road
Residential
Industrial/warehouse development at 5812 and 6100 Lockbourne Road
Industrial
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Staff repeatedly cited Columbus's housing shortage and objective to provide…
Sentiment
West Scioto residents reported roughly 7,000-8,000 apartment beds added in…
Infrastructure
Residents flagged that new high-density developments arrived with no improvements…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 5 commissioners, 2 attorneys, the applicant, and 6 members of the public.
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