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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus October 27, 2026, Board of Zoning Adjustment Appeals and Regular Meeting
Contact Name: Phil 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
OCTOBER 27, 2026
The City 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, October 27, 2026, at 4:30 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 or table an application when a representative is not present.
Meeting Accommodations: It is the policy of the City of Columbus that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the City’s ADA Coordinator Angie Wise at (614) 645-8029 or email AMWise@columbus.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
Further information may be obtained by visiting the City of Columbus Zoning Office website at <https://www.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services/Boards-and-Commissions/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustment> or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Public Hearings Section at 614-645-4522.
THE FOLLOWING APPEALS WILL BE HEARD BEGINNING AT 4:30 P.M.:
01. BZA26-072
5350 LITTLE TURTLE WAY
Northland Community Council
PC, Planned Community
To Appeal Zoning Code Violation Order No 26470-03209 issued on 4/24/2026 for:
1. 3305.01, Certificate of Zoning clearance
2. 3305.03, Authority and compliance
Code Enforcement Officer: Matthew Mercer
Code Enforcement Officer Phone: (614) 645-5693
Appellant: Firewater Limited, 147 North High Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Owner: Appellant
Attorney/Agent: Steven B. VanSlyck, 147 North High Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
02. BZA26-113
5325 LITTLE TURTLE WAY
Northland Community Council
PC, Planned Community
To Appeal Zoning Code Violation Order No 26470-05100 issued on 6/10/2026 for:
1. 3305.01, Certificate of Zoning clearance
2. 3305.03, Authority and compliance
Code Enforcement Officer: Matthew Mercer
Code Enforcement Officer Phone: (614) 645-5693
Appellant: Firewater Limited, 147 North High Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Owner: Appellant
Attorney/Agent: Douglas Ervin, 147 North High Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
03. BZA26-118
1000 E. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD.
Northland Community Council
RAC, Regional Activity Center
To Appeal a determination made by the Chief Zoning Official regarding the required 14 foot ground floor height for a non-residential use:
1. 34.E.20.090, Regional Activity Center, Building Form
Code Enforcement Officer: N/A - appealing determination made by Chief Zoning Official
Code Enforcement Officer Phone: N/A
Appellant: K&J Investments XLV, LLC, 1448 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN
Owner: Appellant
Attorney/Agent: Zach Matthews, 1448 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WILL BE HEARD IMMEDEATELY FOLLOWING THE APPEALS ABOVE:
01. Application No.: BZA26-063
Location: 1812 LONGWOOD AVE. (43223), located on the west side of Longwood Avenue, approximately 200
feet north of Marsdale Avenue (570-192307; Southwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: Rural, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3321.05, Vision Clearance To allow a six-foot-tall privacy fence within the
front yard.
Proposal: To legitimize a fence.
Applicant(s): Edgar Orta 1812 Longwood Ave Columbus, Ohio 43223
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Pascual Orta Perez 1812 Longwood Ave Columbus, Ohio 43223
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: BZA26-064
Location: 174 W. LANE AVE. (43201), located on the north side of West Lane Avenue, just west of Neil Avenue.
(010-053134, 010-041566 & 010-053135; University Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UCR, Urban Core District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 34.E.20.070.D, Urban Core (UCR), Building Form To reduce the 20-foot
setback above 35 feet when abutting a residential district to five feet. 3321.05(B)(1) To reduce the required 10x10
foot clear vision triangle to 4x4 feet.
Proposal: To construct a multi-unit residential apartment building with associated structured parking.
Applicant(s): Stavroff Land & Development 6689 Dublin Center Drive Dublin, Ohio 43017
Attorney/Agent: David Hodge, Attorney 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120 New Albany, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): Iacono Family LP 1350 West Lane Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43221
Planner: Phil Ashear, (614) 645-1719; PJAshear@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: BZA26-077
Location: 451 LINWOOD AVE. (43205), located on the west side of Linwood Avenue, approximately 80 feet
north of East Mound Street (010-020574; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.29, Height district To increase the maximum permitted height of a
building in an R-3 district from 35 feet to 49 feet 7 inches.
Proposal: To bring a previously constructed single-unit dwelling into compliance.
Applicant(s): Adrian Frederick 91 North Miami Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43203
Attorney/Agent: Melva C. Williams-Argaw, Architect 166 Mayfair Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43213
Property Owner(s): FW 451 Linwood LLC 91 North Miami Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43203
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: BZA26-080
Location: 2802 E. 5TH AVE. (43223), located at the northwest corner of East 5th Avenue and Morris Avenue.
(010-031623; East Columbus Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Variance & Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3312.27, Parking Setback To reduce the required parking
setback from 10 feet to zero. 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the number of required parking spaces from 2 to
zero. 3312.21, Landscaping and screening To reduce the required parking lot screening to zero. 3389.12, SPECIAL
PERMIT USES To allow a portable building to be used as an office.
Proposal: To establish an auto sales lot.
Applicant(s): Orobola Ayodeji 1407 Gray Meadow Drive Columbus, OH 43223
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Ormabuk Motors, LLC 2802 East 5th Avenue Columbus, OH 43219
Planner: Phil Ashear, (614) 645-1719; PJAshear@columbus.gov
05. Application No.: BZA26-082
Location: 2773-2777 CLEVELAND AVE. (43224), located at the southwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and
Milford Avenue. (010-079821; North Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UGN, Urban General District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): G.20.040.B.4, General Site Development Standards, Screening To allow a
dumpster enclosure to be located between the principal building and the front street. G.20.040.A.1.b, General Site
Development Standards, Screening To allow the existing chain link playground fence to remain instead of the
required headlight screening.
Proposal: To update the site plan of record.
Applicant(s): MM&A Brothers Enterprise Inc. 2775 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224
Attorney/Agent: Benjamin MacDowell 20 E. Broad St, Ste 200 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: BZA26-086
Location: 3191 VANDERBERG AVE. (43204), located on the south side of Vanderberg Avenue, approximately
200 feet east of South Brinker Avenue. (010-102810; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: SR, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.27, Parking setback line reduce the parking setback line from 25 feet to 0
feet. 3321.05(A)(2), Vision clearance. To reduce the required distance between a parked motor vehicle and the
street right-of-way line from 10 feet to 0 feet.
Proposal: To legitimize a driveway
Applicant(s): Aerial Frando Reyes Vasquez 3191 Vanderberg Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43204
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: BZA26-094
Location: 2257 ASHLEY DR. (43224), located at the southwest corner of Olen Avenue and Ahsley Drive (010-
102568; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: SR, Suburban Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.21, Building lines To reduce the north building line from 25 feet to 21
feet.
Proposal: To enclose a porch.
Applicant(s): Cheryl Struble 2258 Ashley Drive Columbus, OH 43224
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: BZA26-098
Location: 827 E. DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD. (43229), located on the south side of East Dublin Granville Road,
approximately 300 feet east of Sinclair Road (010-109449; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 34.E.20.080.G, Community Activity Center (CAC), On-Site Parking To allow
parking between right of way and the principal building. 3312.57, EV parking minimum requirements effective
January 1, 2024. To not provide EV parking spaces
Proposal: To update the site plan of record.
Applicant(s): Orlando Garcia 220 North Sandusky Street. Delaware, Ohio 43015
Attorney/Agent: Michael J. Maistros, Architect 4740 Reed Road. Suite 201 Columbus, Ohio 43220
Property Owner(s): Columbus Auto Repair 827 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43229
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
09. Application No.: BZA26-100
Location: 5520 LONGRIFLE RD. (43081), located on the north side of Longrifle Road, approximately 50 feet
west of Lynx Drive (600-206016; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: PC, Planned Community District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the required number of parking spaces
from 4 to 2.
Proposal: To establish a type A home daycare use.
Applicant(s): Doua Mohammad 5520 Longrifle Road Westerville, Ohio 43081
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
10. Application No.: BZA26-103
Location: 1214 NEIL AVE. (43215), located between Neil Avenue and Forsythe Avenue, approximately 230 feet
north of West 4th Avenue (010-038604; Victorian Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: ARLD, Apartment Residential Low-Density District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements To reduce the minimum required lot
size from 5,000 square feet to 3,572 square feet for Parcel One and to 1,132 square feet for Parcel Two.
3332.25.A.3, Required side yards To reduce the minimum side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.9 feet on the north for
Parcel One and to 2 feet on the north for Parcel Two. 3332.05.A.4, Area district lot width requirements To reduce
the minimum lot width from 50 feet to 40 feet for both Parcels. 3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the provided rear
yard from 25% of the total lot area to 22.4% for Parcel One and to 21.4% for Parcel Two. 3332.18.D, Basis of
computing area and maximum lot coverage To increase the maximum building lot coverage from 50% to 54.1% for
Parcel Two. 3321.07.B, Landscaping To not provide a tree on Parcel Two. 3312.49, Required parking To reduce
the number of parking spaces provided from 2 to 0 for both Parcels.
Proposal: To split the existing lot into two parcels and to bring the existing structures into compliance.
Applicant(s): Property Owner
Attorney/Agent: Robert DiCuccio, Atty. 10 North High Street, Suite 405 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Carvine Development LLC 1030 Harrison Park Place Columbus, Ohio 43201
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
11. Application No.: BZA26-106
Location: 4553 BALTORO RD. (43110), located on the west side of Baltoro Road at the terminus of Perito Drive
(010-327746; Greater South East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: PUD-8, Multi-family District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3345.08, Performance criteria To reduce required 5-ft side yard setback to 1
feet for building error on south side, and to reduce required 10 feet between buildings to 6 feet on the north side.
Proposal: To construct a single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Trinity Home Builders, LLC 3435 Stelzer Road, 1 SB Columbus, Ohio 43219
Attorney/Agent: James Phieffer 3435 Stelzer Road, 1 SB Columbus, Ohio 43219
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
12. Application No.: BZA26-108
Location: 1662 WEST MOUND ST. (43223), located at the northwest corner of West Bmound Street and Reed
Street (10-069302, 010-069303, & 010-069304; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3356.11.A, C-4 District Setback Lines To reduce the required building setback
from 50 feet to 0 feet along West Mound Street, and from 25 feet to 2 feet along Reed Street. 3312.27.4, Parking
Setback Line To reduce the required parking setback along W. Mound Street from 10 feet to 5 feet. 3312.49,
Required Parking To reduce the required number of off-street parking spaces from 39 to 27. Section 3312.21.A,
Parking Lot Interior Landscaping To reduce the required number of interior parking lot shade trees from 3 to 2.
3312.21.B.3, Perimeter Parking Lot Screening To allow a parking within 80 feet of a residentially zoned property to not include screening.
3312.21.D, Perimeter Parking Lot Screening To allow a parking lot to not be screened. Section 3321.05(A)(1), Vision Clearance
To reduce the clear vision triangles for the access to West Mound Street from 10 feet to 5 feet on the west side of the access and 8 feet on the east side.
Proposal: To construct a medical office building.
Applicant(s): Equitas Health 1105 Schrock Road, Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio 43229
Attorney/Agent: Eric J. Zartman, Esq. Underhill & Hodge LLC, 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120 New Albany,
Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): GGH LLC 1105 Schrock Road, Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio 43229
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
13. Application No.: BZA26-111
Location: 368 WEST SECOND AVE. (43201), located on the north side of West Second Avenue, approximately
60 feet west of Harrison Avenue (010-023190; Harrison West Society).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard To allow two parking spaces to
encroach in the eastern side yard. 3332.25.A.3, Required side yards To reduce the existing west and east side yards
from 3 feet to 0 feet for the existing principal structure and accessory building. 3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the
rear yard percentage from 25% to 17%.
Proposal: To convert a detached garage to living space.
Applicant(s): Anthony J. Celebrezze III 368 West Second Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201
Attorney/Agent: David Hodge & Eric Zartman 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120 New Albany, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
14. Application No.: BZA26-114
Location: 255 EAST LONGVIEW AVE. (43202), located at the southeast corner of Calumet Street and East
Longview Avenue (010-001260; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.25.A.2, Required Side Yard To reduce the East side yard from 5 feet to 2
feet.
Proposal: To raze and re-construct a deck.
Applicant(s): Cobie Cribbs 2030 Dividend Drive Columbus, Ohio 43228
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Matthew & Katie Navarre 255 East Longview Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43202
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov