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Council approves multiple preliminary plats, clearing the way for Les Schwab site and Meadow Ridge expansions
Summary
Council approved preliminary plats for Les Schwab Subdivision, Meadow Ridge Properties subdivisions (including a cul-de-sac waiver), and the Westfield Addition (Shady Lake Development). City engineer and a consulting engineer confirmed compliance with preliminary-plat requirements and rural residential lot sizes were explained for one proposal.
The Columbus City Council approved several preliminary plats at its Nov. 17 meeting, advancing multiple land‑use proposals in the city’s growth areas.
Cushing Terrell, on behalf of Les Schwab Group Holdings LLC, filed a preliminary plat for a three‑lot Les Schwab Subdivision at the northeast corner of 23rd Street and East 11th Avenue. The planning commission recommended approval and the city engineer said required water, sewer and storm‑sewer extensions meet preliminary‑plat requirements; Les Schwab intends to locate on the south lot. The council voted to approve the plat.
The council approved a Meadow Ridge Properties preliminary plat for a subdivision west of 53rd Avenue after the planning commission recommended approval. The body also approved a separate Meadow Ridge twelfth edition preliminary plat and granted a waiver to allow a cul‑de‑sac to exceed the 350‑foot length in the subdivision regulations. The council asked the fire chief whether the extended cul‑de‑sac posed a concern; the fire chief said it did not.
The Westfield Addition preliminary plat was presented by John Zwingman of Advanced Consulting Engineering Services on behalf of Shady Lake Development LLC. Zwingman said the owner requested rural residential zoning for the southern portion, which requires lots larger than 1 acre, and explained the overall subdivision will transition to higher density as it builds eastward. The council approved that plat as well.
Each preliminary plat carried a motion and voice vote; no amendments were proposed during council consideration.
