The Development Commission on Oct. 9 recommended approval of a zoning change that would allow a self‑storage facility and related limited uses on an undeveloped parcel along Westerville Road.

The staff report said the requested Allied Limited Manufacturing District would permit self storage, outdoor storage of recreational vehicles and other limited uses; staff concluded the request aligns with the Northeast Area Plan’s land‑use recommendation and the pattern of development along Westerville Road. The Northeast Area Commission recommended approval.

Applicant representatives said the site is largely a destination use that generates limited traffic; they reported coordination with state review agencies during preliminary work and said the property owner abuts commercially used land to the north in the unincorporated area.

No members of the public registered to speak on the case. Commissioners moved and voted to recommend approval and forwarded the rezoning to City Council for final action.

What’s next: The rezoning will go to Columbus City Council for final consideration.