Columbus Zoning Committee Approves Variance for The Edison Phase II Apartments
The decision permits 104 residential units with parking and infrastructure standards at 6092 Westbourne Avenue.
At its Oct. 26, 2026, meeting, the Columbus City Council Zoning Committee voted to approve a council variance permitting multi-unit residential development at 6092 Westbourne Avenue. During the hearing, the committee also voted to adopt the findings of staff as the findings of council and accept the full staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The approved measure grants variance relief from commercial zoning code provisions governing permitted uses, maneuvering, and parking in a driveway to allow the residential development with reduced standards.
Previously on Oct. 26, 2026, Pique Media reported that Columbus Council weighed a variance for the 104-unit Edison Phase II apartments. The zoning site plan identifies the project as The Edison Phase II, with application filings signed by applicant Elford Development Ltd. and property owner Trident Broad Development, LLC. The development covers approximately 7.9 acres at the northeast corner of Westbourne Avenue and Taylor Station Road, proposing 104 dwelling units across apartment buildings limited to two and three stories.
Submitted plans provide 157 total parking spaces—consisting of 149 surface stalls and eight garage spaces—along with five bicycle racks. In application materials, developers proposed deep setbacks along Taylor Station Road reserved for a dog park and storm water detention. City planning staff expressed general support for the variance request while requesting architectural building elevations, noting that proposed landscaping along the northern boundary buffers the site from single-family residential properties.
The Division of Traffic Management required a 50-foot right-of-way dedication from the centerline of Taylor Station Road, while noting that proposed access locations must be coordinated with roadway infrastructure under street construction plan 3873-E. Additionally, the Division of Water Reclamation identified an existing 12-inch water main easement along the western boundary where construction is prohibited, recommending a minimum 20-foot distance between proposed structures and the utility line.
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At its Oct. 26, 2026, meeting, the Columbus City Council Zoning Committee voted to approve a council variance permitting multi-unit residential development at 6092 Westbourne Avenue.
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 48 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), OCTOBER 26, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
At its Oct. 26, 2026, meeting, the Columbus City Council Zoning Committee voted to approve a council variance permitting multi-unit residential development at 6092 Westbourne Avenue.
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for the property located at 6092 WESTBOURNE AVE. (43213), to allow multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District (Council Variance #CV26-062). Approved
During the hearing, the committee also voted to adopt the findings of staff as the findings of council and accept the full staff report into evidence as an exhibit.
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Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council
During the hearing, the committee also voted to adopt the findings of staff as the findings of council and accept the full staff report into evidence as an exhibit.
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Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit
The approved measure grants variance relief from commercial zoning code provisions governing permitted uses, maneuvering, and parking in a driveway to allow the residential development with reduced standards.
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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted uses; 3370.05, Permitted uses; 3312.25, Maneuvering; and 3312.30, Parking in a driveway, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 6092 WESTBOURNE AVE. (43213), to allow multi-unit residential development with reduced development standards in the L-C-2, Limited Commercial District
Columbus Council Weighs Variance for 104-Unit Edison Phase II Apartments
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Previously on Oct. 26, 2026, Pique Media reported that Columbus Council weighed a variance for the 104-unit Edison Phase II apartments.
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Columbus Council Weighs Variance for 104-Unit Edison Phase II Apartments
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The zoning site plan identifies the project as The Edison Phase II, with application filings signed by applicant Elford Development Ltd. and property owner Trident Broad Development, LLC.
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THE EDISON PHASE II ELFORD DEVELOPMENT
Submitted plans provide 157 total parking spaces—consisting of 149 surface stalls and eight garage spaces—along with five bicycle racks.
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TOTAL PROVIDED SPACES: 149 SURFACE, 8 GARAGE, 157 TOTAL
Submitted plans provide 157 total parking spaces—consisting of 149 surface stalls and eight garage spaces—along with five bicycle racks.
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BICYCLE PARKING SPACES PROVIDED: 5 BIKE RACKS
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The zoning site plan identifies the project as The Edison Phase II, with application filings signed by applicant Elford Development Ltd. and property owner Trident Broad Development, LLC.
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Applicant Signature: Elford Development Ltd by David B. Perry, Agent Property Owner Signature: Trident Broad Development, LLC by David B. Perry, Agent
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The development covers approximately 7.9 acres at the northeast corner of Westbourne Avenue and Taylor Station Road, proposing 104 dwelling units across apartment buildings limited to two and three stories.
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Location: 6092 WESTBOURNE AVE. (43213), being 7.9± acres located at the northeast corner of Westbourne Avenue and Taylor Station Road
City planning staff expressed general support for the variance request while requesting architectural building elevations, noting that proposed landscaping along the northern boundary buffers the site from single-family residential properties.
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Planning is generally supportive of the requested variances but requests elevations.
City planning staff expressed general support for the variance request while requesting architectural building elevations, noting that proposed landscaping along the northern boundary buffers the site from single-family residential properties.
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Staff note proposed landscaping along the northern property line which buffers the site from single-family residential to the north.
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The development covers approximately 7.9 acres at the northeast corner of Westbourne Avenue and Taylor Station Road, proposing 104 dwelling units across apartment buildings limited to two and three stories.
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Applicant proposes to develop this site with a 104 dwelling unit apartment complex, as depicted on the submitted site plan.
The development covers approximately 7.9 acres at the northeast corner of Westbourne Avenue and Taylor Station Road, proposing 104 dwelling units across apartment buildings limited to two and three stories.
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while the two proposed multi-family buildings closest to the north property line will be limited to two (2) story and the multi-family buildings limited to three (3) story.
In application materials, developers proposed deep setbacks along Taylor Station Road reserved for a dog park and storm water detention.
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Deep setbacks are provided along Taylor Station Road for a dog park and storm water detention.
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The Division of Traffic Management required a 50-foot right-of-way dedication from the centerline of Taylor Station Road, while noting that proposed access locations must be coordinated with roadway infrastructure under street construction plan 3873-E. Additionally, the Division of Water Reclamation identified an existing 12-inch water main easement along the western boundary where construction is prohibited, recommending a minimum 20-foot distance between proposed structures and the utility line.
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Right-of-way dedication of 50 feet from the centerline of Taylor Station Road will be required per CCC 4309.17.
The Division of Traffic Management required a 50-foot right-of-way dedication from the centerline of Taylor Station Road, while noting that proposed access locations must be coordinated with roadway infrastructure under street construction plan 3873-E. Additionally, the Division of Water Reclamation identified an existing 12-inch water main easement along the western boundary where construction is prohibited, recommending a minimum 20-foot distance between proposed structures and the utility line.
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The proposed access locations will need to be coordinated with recently constructed roadway infrastructure per street construction plan 3873-E.
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The Division of Traffic Management required a 50-foot right-of-way dedication from the centerline of Taylor Station Road, while noting that proposed access locations must be coordinated with roadway infrastructure under street construction plan 3873-E. Additionally, the Division of Water Reclamation identified an existing 12-inch water main easement along the western boundary where construction is prohibited, recommending a minimum 20-foot distance between proposed structures and the utility line.
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There is an existing 12" water main on the west side of this parcel. It is an easement for our water line, so the developer is not permitted to do any construction in our easement. Also recommended to maintain minimum 20' distance from the proposed structures line to the water line.