Council approves Indiana Precast rezoning for small site on Jonesville Road

The Columbus City Council passed second reading on an ordinance rezoning a little more than one acre on Jonesville Road from CC (Commercial Community) to I-3 (Industrial Heavy) to allow Indiana Precast to expand onto a parcel it purchased near its existing plant.

Jeff Bergman, city planning staff, summarized that the property, formerly Musalami’s Drive-In, is currently zoned community commercial and that the rezoning would match the adjoining Indiana Precast zoning so the company could “incorporate that into their site” and pursue an administrative subdivision and site-plan review next. Bergman noted the planning commission recommended approval unanimously (10–0) after one member of the public spoke in support.

The rezoning drew no public comment at the council hearing. A motion to approve second reading passed on a roll call vote of 9–0.

Why it matters: The change clears the first formal zoning hurdle for a small industrial expansion adjacent to an existing manufacturer, and sets the stage for more detailed review of setbacks, screening and site layout during administrative subdivision and site-plan approvals.

Council action and next steps: With second reading approved, the developer’s next steps are an administrative subdivision to combine parcels and a site-plan review that will address development standards required by the zoning ordinance. Any site-level details — such as screening, setbacks and stormwater — will be decided during that process.

Local context: Bergman noted surrounding zoning and land uses along State Road 11 and that the comprehensive plan treats the area broadly; those plan designations do not prevent the rezoning but informed council discussion. The planning commission’s unanimous recommendation and the absence of public opposition at council were factors in the unanimous council vote.

Ending: Because this was a second-reading vote, the rezoning now moves forward and the developer may proceed with the administrative and site-plan steps required by city code.