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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus, December 16, 2025, Board of Zoning Adjustment Appeals and Regular Meeting
Contact Name: Philip Ashear
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719
Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov
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APPEALS AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF COLUMBUS
DECEMBER 16, 2025
The Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the following applications on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. in the Second Floor Hearing Room of the Department of Building and Zoning Services Offices, 111 N. Front Street.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment hears requests for Special Permits, Appeals and Variances to the requirements of the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, of the Columbus City Codes. The Board does not hear applications to amend the Official Zoning Map. Specific case information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Building and Zoning Services, 111 N. Front Street. 614-645-7314.
SPECIAL NOTE TO THE APPELLANT: It is important that you or your representative be present at the public hearing. It is the rule of the Board to dismiss an application when a representative is not present.
Further information may be obtained by visiting the City of Columbus Zoning Office website at www.columbus.gov/bzs/zoning/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustment or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Public Hearings section at 614.645.4522.
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE HEARD BEGINNING AT 5:00 P.M.:
01. BZA25-123
219 E. 17TH AVE.
University Area Commission
AR-4, Apartment Residential
To Appeal Zoning Code Violation Order No. 25470-08399 issued on 9/12/2025 for:
1. 3305.01, Certificate of Zoning clearance
2. 3305.03, Authority and compliance
Code Enforcement Officer: Greg Hedrick
Code Enforcement Officer Phone: (614) 645-0668
Appellant: Jack Beatley, 70 West Northwood Avenue, 1E, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Owner: 219-229 E 17TH AVENUE LLC, 70 West Northwood Avenue, 1E, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Attorney/Agent: Kevin Humphreys, 332 West 6th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
02. BZA25-126
1891 CLEVELAND AVE.
South Linden Area Commission
UGN-1, Mixed-Use
To Appeal Zoning Code Violation Order No. 25470-07838 issued on 9/18/2025 for:
1. 3305.01, Certificate of Zoning clearance
2. 3305.03, Authority and compliance
3. 34.E.20.100, Uses
4. 3355.03, C-3 permitted uses
Code Enforcement Officer: Matthew Mercer
Code Enforcement Officer Phone: (614) 645-5693
Appellant: Frontier Investments, 2264 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232
Owner: Apellant
Attorney/Agent: Aaron Glasgow, 2 Miranova, Place 7th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215
AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The Board of Zoning Adjustment hears requests for Special Permits, Appeals and Variances to the requirements of the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33 and 34, of the Columbus City Codes. The Board does not hear applications to amend the Official Zoning Map.
The City BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT will hold a public hearing on the following zoning applications on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the MICHAEL B. COLEMAN GOVERNMENT CENTER at 111 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215 in the 2ND FLOOR HEARING ROOM. You can also monitor the hearing through the City of Columbus YouTube channel at the following link: <http://www.youtube.com/cityofcolumbus>
SPECIAL NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU OR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING. It is the rule of the Commission to withdraw an application when a representative is not present.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: A Sign Language Interpreter, to “Sign” this meeting, will be made available for anyone with a need for this service, provided the Department of Building & Zoning Services is made aware of this need and given a reasonable notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. To schedule an interpreter, please call 614-645-6373 or TDD 614-645-3293
Further information may be obtained by visiting the City of Columbus Zoning Office website at <https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/primary/Zoning/> or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Public Hearings Section at 614-645-4522.
01. Application No.: BZA24-054
Location: 1881 KINGSCREEK DR. (43123), located on the south side of Kingscreek Drive, approximately 250
feet east of Gantz Road (570-243167; Southwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the rear yard from 25% to 6%. 3332.18(D),
Basis of computing area To increase the lot area dedicated to structures from 50% to 70%. 3332.26, Minimum side
yards permitted To reduce the minimum side yard from 5 feet to 0 feet on the east side of the property and from 5
feet to 1 foot, eight inches on the west side. 3332.25, Maximum side yard required To reduce the maximum side
yard from 10 feet to 1 foot, 8 inches.
Proposal: To legitimize an existing deck, shed, above-ground pool, and addition.
Applicant(s): Betty Iannicca Griffin 1881 Kingscreek Drive Grove City, Ohio 43123
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: BZA24-126
Location: 56 N. OAKLEY AVE. (43204), located on the east side of North Oakley Avenue, approximately 350
feet north of West Broad Street (010-001113; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.38(F), Private garage To increase the maximum square footage of garage
space from 720 square feet to 1,278 square feet.
Proposal: To bring an existing 24’x30’ accessory structure into compliance.
Applicant(s): Steven Canter 56 North Oakley Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43204
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: BZA25-058
Location: 1579 JOYCE AVE. (43219), located on the southwest corner of Joyce Avenue and East 17th Avenue
(010-108394; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Special Permit and Variance(s) to Section(s): 3389.07, Impound lot, junk yard or salvage yard To grant a
Special Permit for an automobile salvage yard. 3363.41(b), Storage To reduce the distance of a salvage yard from a
residential parcel from 600 feet to 375 feet to the east. 3392.12, Prohibited location To reduce the distance of a
salvage yard from any residential or institutional zoning district from 600 feet to 375 feet to the east and 60 feet to
the north.
Proposal: To allow the existing car repair facility to also operate as a salvage yard.
Applicant(s): AAMF3 LLC c/o Gebeyehu Mamay 4900 Reed Road, Suite 324 Columbus, Ohio 43220
Attorney/Agent: Jeanne M. Cabral, Architect 2939 Bexley Park Road Columbus, Ohio 43209
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: BZA25-086
Location: 421 S. GLENWOOD AVE (43223), located at the southwest corner of South Glenwood Avenue and
Campbell Avenue (010-053144; Franklinton Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.27(3), Parking setback line To reduce the parking setback from 10 feet to
3 feet. 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance To reduce the clear vision triangle on the northeast side from 30 feet by 30
feet to 12 feet by 12 feet. 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance To reduce the clear vision triangle on the northwest
corner from 10 feet by 10 feet to 4 feet by 4 feet.
Proposal: To construct a room addition
Applicant(s): Timothy Valentine 28 N. Princeton Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43223
Attorney/Agent: Jeanne M Cabral, Architect 2939 Bexley Park Road Columbus, Ohio 43209
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: BZA25-071
Location: 6252 SAWMILL RD. (43017), located on the east side of Sawmill Road, approximately 400 feet south
of Martin Road (590-158966; Northwest Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): E.20.080(C), Setbacks To increase the maximum setback of a side street from
25 feet to 400 feet. E.20.080 (C), Façade Zone To reduce the minimum required façade zone from 60% to 4% along
The front street (Sawmill Road) and from 50% to 1.8% along the side street (Martin Road). E.20.080 (F), Façade
Transparency. To reduce the front street façade transparency requirement from 60% to 18%. E.20.030.A.3.B,
Accessory Building Location To allow an accessory walk-in cooler to be placed in front of the principal building.
F.30.050, Frontage Type Standard To increase the shopfront frontage type maximum base bulkhead from 32 inches
to 36 inches. G.20.030 (A), Landscaping To reduce the required percentage of landscaping along a front or side
street outside of the 7 Brew lease area from 70% to 0%.
Proposal: To construct a drive-thru coffee shop.
Applicant(s): Motley 7 Brew, c/o David Gray 111 West 39th Street Vancouver, Washington 98660
Attorney/Agent: CBC Design, Inc., c/o Allan Wiley, P.E. 565 White Pond Drive Akron, Ohio 44320
Property Owner(s): FB Festival Center, LLC 4145 Powell Road Powell, Ohio 43065
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: BZA25-084
Location: 1462 BRYDEN RD. (43205), located on the northwest corner of Bryden Road and Miller Avenue (010-
036129; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3321.05, Vision clearance To reduce the 30’x30’ vision clearance triangle to
10’x10’ for the new porch. 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots - Exceptions To reduce the building setback
along Miller Avenue from 4.3’ to 0’ 10”.
Proposal: To replace the existing concrete stoop with a wrap-around porch.
Applicant(s): Thomas Creter 1462 Bryden Road Columbus, Ohio 43205
Attorney/Agent: Blostein/Overly Architects c/o Bart Overly 922 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43222
Property Owner(s): Thomas Creter and Stephany McMillin 1462 Bryden Road Columbus, Ohio 43205
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: BZA25-117
Location: 1668 GENESSEE AVE. (43211), located on the north side of Genesee Avenue, approximately 270 feet
west of Cleveland Avenue (010-059155; North Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.38(G), Private garage To increase the maximum permitted height of a
detached garage from 15' to 20'.
Proposal: To construct a detached garage.
Applicant(s): Juan Maya Samano 1668 Genessee Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Yeimi Gonzalez Mireles 1668 Genessee Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: BZA25-118
Location: 844 N. CASSADY AVENUE (43219), located on the east side of Cassady Ave., approximately 255 ft.
north of E. 7th Ave. (010-132260; East Columbus Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Special Permit & Variance(s) to Section(s): 3389.07, Junk or salvage. To expand an existing salvage
yard. 3363.41, Storage To reduce the setback of a storage area from an interior parcel line from 20 feet to 3 feet.
3392.12, Prohibited location. To reduce the setback of a salvage yard from a residential district from 600 feet to
100 feet.
Proposal: To extend an auto salvage yard.
Applicant(s): Sepher Parvin 844 N. Cassady Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
09. Application No.: BZA25-125 TABLED
Location: 100 GALLOWAY RD. (43119), located on the east side of Galloway Road, approximately 650 feet south of West Broad Street (246-266632; Westland Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): E.20.080(C), Building Placement To increase the maximum building setback
from 25 feet to 110 feet E.20.080(C), Building Placement To reduce the length of the façade required within the
façade zone from 60% to 35%. E.20.080(G), On-Site Parking To reduce the number of bicycle parking spaces
from 48 to 10.
Proposal: To construct an independent living facility.
Applicant(s): National Church Residences 2245 North Bank Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43220
Attorney/Agent: Matthew Bierlein, Atty. 2245 North Bank Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43220
Property Owner(s): Clover Glen Land Holding, LLC 2245 North Bank Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43220
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
10. Application No.: BZA25-129
Location: 1457 MEADOWBANK DR. (43085), located at the northwest corner of Oakmeadows Drive and
Meadowbank Drive (610-224389; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning: L-R-2 District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3321.05, Vision clearance To allow a fence to encroach 15 feet into a required
yard with abutting driveway access.
Proposal: To install a 6-foot privacy fence.
Applicant(s): Adam Young 1457 Meadowbank Drive Columbus, OH 43085
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
11. Application No.: BZA25-132
Location: 4255 N. HIGH ST. (43214), located on the west side of North High Street, approximately 140 feet south
of West Cooke Road (010-094064; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UGN-1, Urban General District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): E.20.040(D), Building Form To reduce the first-floor ceiling height from 12
feet to 8 feet 10 inches. E.20.040(F), Façade To reduce the ground floor façade transparency from 60% to 43%.
E.20.30(C)(1), Building Entries To not provide a building entrance on the front street façade.
Proposal: To construct a 1,531 square foot addition to the front of an existing building for the relocation of a
pediatric dentist.
Applicant(s): Jillian Gray 148 Amazon Place Columbus, Ohio 43214
Attorney/Agent: Troy Reynolds, Engineer PO Box 360445 Columbus, Ohio 43236
Property Owner(s): EJ Gray Property Management, LLC 4255 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43214
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
12. Application No.: BZA25-133
Location: 1466 CLARA ST. (43211), located on the east side of Clara Street, approximately 175 feet north of E.
11th Avenue (010-029336; No Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the required number of parking spaces
from 3 to 2.
Proposal: To construct an un-manned storage warehouse.
Applicant(s): Gary Dunn 3060 Abbey Knoll Drive Lewis Center, OH 43035
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Mollica Funds, LLC 1376 Castleton Road N. Columbus, OH 4320
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7974; DEKirk@Columbus.gov <
13. Application No.: BZA25-136
Location: 3042 MIDGARD RD. (43202), located on the east side of Midgard Road, approximately 40 feet south
of Mimring Avenue (010-049708; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s):
3332.38, Private garage To increase the allowable height for a detached garage from 15 feet to 18 feet. 3332.38,
Private garage To increase the allowable area for a garage from 748 square feet to 768 square feet.
Proposal: To construct an extension to a garage.
Applicant(s): Prime Construction, LLC 3840 Lacon Road, Suite 5 Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Eric Olsavsky 3042 Midgard Road Columbus, OH 43202
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
14. Application No.: BZA25-138
Location: 180 Reinhard Ave (43206), located on the north side of Reinhard Avenue, approximately 120 feet east
of Mohawk Street (010-012540; German Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.18, Basis of computing area To increase the building lot coverage from
50% (1272 square feet) to 53% (1347 square feet) 3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the total rear yard area from 25%
to 19% 3332.25, Maximum side yards required To reduce the maximum side yard from 6.25 feet to 2 feet 3332.26,
Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the minimum side yard on the northeast side from 3 feet to 2 feet. 3312.49,
Required parking To reduce the required number of parking spaces from 2 to 1.
Proposal: To raze an existing detached garage and construct a room addition.
Applicant(s): Jessie Garner and Britain Meyers 6525 Busch Blvd Columbus, OH 43229
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Jessica Gentile and Joel Gustafson 180 Reinhard Ave Columbus, OH 43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
15. Application No.: BZA25-139
Location: 1813 HOLLOW RUN DR. (43223), located on the west side of Hollow Run Drive, approximately 60
feet south of Rockledge Drive (570-160484; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.28(F)(4), Private garage To increase the allowable area for a garage from
720 square feet to 800 square feet. 3312.25, Maneuvering To reduce the maneuvering area in front of a garage from
20 feet to 12 feet.
Proposal: To legitimize a detached garage and shed.
Applicant(s): Jorge Rodriguez 1813 Hollow Run Drive Columbus, OH 43223
Attorney/Agent: Jackson B. Reynolds III 37 W. Broad Street, #460 Columbus, OH 43215
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
16. Application No.: BZA25-141
Location: 2725 W. BROAD ST (43204), located on the southwest corner of West Broad Street and South Harris
Avenue (010-006158; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UCT, Urban Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): E.20.60 (C)(A), Building Placement, setback To increase the setback on a front
street (W. Broad Street) from 15 feet to 89 feet E.20.60 (C)(B), Building Placement, setback To increase the
setback on a side street (S. Harris Avenue) from 15 feet to 62 feet G.20.30(A)(1), Development Site Landscape
Requirements To reduce the required landscaped area from 50 percent to 6.4 percent on a side street (S. Harris
Avenue) and from 50 percent to 2 percent on a front street (W. Broad Street). E.20.060(F), Façade To reduce the
side street facade transparency requirement from 25% to 0% E.020.060(C), Building Placement To remove facade
zone coverage requirements for the front and side street building facades
Proposal: To update the site plan of record.
Applicant(s): Mohammad Bashir 420 Alice Kelton Dr. Delaware, Ohio 43015
Attorney/Agent: Victor Nduaguba, P.E., Architect 2320 Brisum Way Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Property Owner(s): Mohamed Mobarak 536 Riverbend Ave Powel, Ohio 43065
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
17. Application No.: BZA25-128 TABLED
Location: 2013 & 2019 E. 5th AVE. (43219), located at the southwest corner of E. 5th Avenue and Brentnell
Avenue, (010-081775, 010081776; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements. To reduce the lot width on the
western parcel from 50 feet to 42 feet. 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements. To reduce the Lot Area on the
western parcel from 7,500 square feet to 5,040 square feet 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the number of
required parking spaces from 12 to 6
Proposal: To construct two 3-unit dwellings.
Applicant(s): Gary Dunn 3060 Abbey Knoll Dr, Lewis Center, Ohio
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): City of Columbus 845 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov