On October 14, 2026, the Franklin County Planning Commission met to consider several zoning applications affecting Brown Township and the City of Columbus. After reviewing the agenda, commissioners approved the minutes from the previous meeting and moved directly to the pending land‑use proposals.
Hayden Run Road Applications
Two applications—ZON 26‑11‑7328 and ZON 26‑11‑7348—were filed for parcels on Hayden Run Road, located in Brown Township and within the City of Columbus limits. The applicant’s representative, Jack Reynolds, addressed the commission and answered questions from staff and commissioners.
Brown Township had previously requested, via email, that the hearing be postponed. The commission noted the request but proceeded with the scheduled discussion. After deliberation, commissioners Hoye, Blechschmidt, Owens, and Bennett voted in favor of approval. Commissioners Mitchell and Chaney voted against the measures. Both dissenting members were asked to explain their opposition so the information could be forwarded to the Rural Zoning Commission. Chaney indicated that the commission could contact him directly with any follow‑up questions and that his vote reflected concerns raised during the meeting.
Clark State Road Rezoning
The second item on the agenda was a rezoning request for 7945 Clark State Road in Jefferson Township. The applicant, represented by Charles McCroskey, sought to change the classification from countryside suburban residential (CSR) to restricted suburban residential (RSR). Commissioner Chaney called McCroskey to the podium, and the applicant presented the proposed plan.
Commissioner Hoye sought clarification on the lot split, confirming that the request involved a single division creating two parcels of approximately 3.6 to 3.8 acres each. No further questions were raised by the commission.
The commission voted unanimously to approve the rezoning, signaling strong support for the development’s alignment with the township’s long‑range land‑use strategy.
Next Steps
Following the approvals, the commission adjourned the meeting. The dissenting votes on the Hayden Run Road applications will be reviewed by the Rural Zoning Commission, which may request additional information or hold a separate hearing.
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Original reporting: Matter News (Columbus) — read the source article.
