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Council approves rezoning and variances for 4970 Lindora Drive after heated neighborhood debate

Columbus City Council · November 25, 2025
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Summary

After extensive testimony from the Greater Southeast Area Commission and neighbors, Columbus City Council approved a rezoning of 4970 Lindora Drive from C-4 commercial to LAR-1 limited apartment residential and associated variances allowing a two-story, 20-unit building; councilors cited consistency with adopted land-use guidance while residents urged preservation of parkland and small-scale commercial.

Columbus City Council approved a rezoning ordinance to change 4970 Lindora Drive from C‑4 commercial to LAR‑1 limited apartment residential, accompanied by a concurrent council variance permitting reduced parking-lot landscaping and a smaller front setback. The applicant proposed a two‑story 20‑unit apartment building; staff from Building & Zoning, Planning, Traffic Management and Housing Strategy largely recommended approval,…

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