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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus February 27, 2024 Board of Zoning Adjustment
Contact Name: Jamie Freise
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350
Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov <mailto:jffreise@columbus.gov>
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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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.
The City BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT will hold a public hearing on the following zoning applications on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 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>
With the return to in-person meetings, we want to assure attendees that all safety precautions per the CDC will be followed. The hearing room will be cleaned after each meeting, attendees should feel comfortable wearing a mask if they choose. Free masks will be available for any participant. Spectator chairs and board members’ chairs have been set up with social distancing in mind. We ask that chairs and tables not be moved to ensure a safe meeting environment for all who attend.
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. <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.:BZA22-075
Location:1656 & 1664 WESTBELT DR. (43228), located at the southeast corner of Westbelt Drive and
Equity Drive (560-210803; West Scioto Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:M-2, Manufacturing District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3367.15(A), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions To reduce
the minimum building setback from 50 feet to 10 feet along Westbelt Drive and to 15 feet along Equity
Drive.
Proposal:To construct a small scale distribution center.
Applicant(s):Victor Nduaguba, PE 2320 Brisum Way Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Attorney/Agent:Applicant
Property Owner(s):Gabriel Obeng-Agyekum 223 Harness Way Delaware, Ohio 43015
Planner:Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
02.Application No.:BZA22-135
Location:536 CLINE ST. (43206), located on the north side of Cline Street, approximately 350 feet west
of Parsons Avenue (010-053545; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-4, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49 (C), Required parking To reduce the required number of
parking spaces for 3 dwelling units from 6 spaces to 2 spaces. 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted.
To reduce the minimum side yard requirement from 5 feet to 2 feet on the east side of the dwelling.
3332.25, Minimum side yard required To reduce the maximum side yard from 10 feet to 7 feet.
Proposal:To legitimize an existing parking lot.
Applicant(s):536 Cline LLC 774 Bedford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Adam Trimmer, 614-645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
03.Application No.: BZA23-013
Location:1965 MARGARET ST. (43219), located on the south side of Margaret Street, approximately
50 feet west of Murray Avenue (010-087046; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-4, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required parking.To reduce the required number of parking
spaces from 4 to 0.3332.27, Rear yard.To reduce the minimum allowable rear yard area from 1,534
square feet (25%) to 920 square feet (15%).
Proposal:To construct a 2-unit dwelling on an undeveloped lot.
Applicant(s):Ryan Bryson1676 Franklin AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43205
Attorney/Agent:Joaquin Serantes 4700 Reed Road, Suite O Columbus, Ohio 43220
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
04.Application No.:BZA23-102
Location:1174 W. 5TH AVE. (43212), located on the northeast corner of West 5th Avenue and Doten
Avenue (010-061683; 5th x Northwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required parking To reduce the required number of parking
spaces from 44 to 13. 3309.14, Height district To increase the maximum allowable height for a structure
from 35 feet to 44 feet.
Proposal:To redevelop an existing lot with a 2 story mixed-use structure.
Applicant(s):Brandon Broadstone 216 East Main Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent:Nich Kinney 2610 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43209
Property Owner(s):Lidia & Lev Kucherski 1174 West 5th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212
Planner:Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
05.Application No.: BZA23-107
Location:525 ASHWOOD RD. (43207), located on the south side of Ashwood Road, approximately 326
feet west of Ferman Road (010-129658; Far South Columbus Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:RRR, Restricted Rural Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.08, RRR area district requirements.To reduce the minimum lot
size from 20,000 square feet to 8,466 square feet.
Proposal:To construct a single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s):Walnut Homes For You c/o Ibrahim Aboomar 278 Halligan Ave Worthington, Ohio 43085
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
06.Application No.:BZA23-121
Location:769 MOHAWK ST. (43206), located on the northwest corner of East Columbus Street and
Mohawk Street (010-056119; German Village Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-2F, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.21(F),Building lines To reduce the required building setback
from 10 feet to 0 feet from the Mohawk Street right of way. 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted
To reduce the minimum side yard on the north side of the lot from 3 feet to 1 foot and from 3 feet to 0 feet on the south side.3332.25, Maximum side yards required To reduce the total combined side yards from 6.3 feet to 1.3 feet.
Proposal:To construct an addition to connect an existing detached garage to a principle dwelling.
Applicant(s):Daniel Morgan 990 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Nancy Gross 770 S. Lazelle St.Columbus, Ohio 43206
Planner:Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
07.Application No.:BZA23-124
Location:1057 W. 5TH AVE. (43212), located on the south side of West 5th Avenue, approximately 120
feet east of Oxley Road (010-015168, 010-028189; 5th x Northwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:M, Manufacturing District
Request:Special Permit(s) to Section(s):3389.032, Animal Kennel or Animal Shelter To allow for an
animal daycare facility with outdoor dog run.
Proposal:To establish a dog daycare facility with an outdoor dog run.
Applicant(s):Leanna Racheleau 1688 Weldon Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43224
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):5 Lions 3300 Riverside Drive, Ste. 100 Columbus, Ohio 43221
Planner:Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
08.Application No.:BZA23-128
Location:2046 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), located on the north side of Marion Road, approximately
280 feet east of Lockbourne Road (010-010143; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial, M, Manufacturing District
Request:Special Permit(s) to Section(s):3389.12, Portable building.To grant a Special Permit for a
portable building.
Proposal:To allow a food truck to remain on site.
Applicant(s):Marion Shoppes LLC c/o Catherine Czeisler7646 Worsley PlaceDublin, Ohio 43207
Attorney/Agent:David Hodge, Attorney8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260New Albany, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s):Marion Shoppes LLC7646 Worsley PlaceDublin, Ohio 43207
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
09.Application No.:BZA23-136
Location:994 E MOUND ST. (43205), located on the north side of East Mound Street, approximately
155 feet west of South 22nd Street (010-095043; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R2-F, Residential. District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required ParkingTo reduce the minimum number of
required parking spaces from 2 to 0.
Proposal:To construct a single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s):Josh Tomey1286 E Fulton Street Columbus, Ohio 43205
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
10.Application No.:BZA23-137
Location:1603 S. HIGH ST. (43207), located on the west side of South High Street, approximately 75
feet south of Morrill Avenue (010-063795; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.38, Private garage To increase the maximum garage area from
720 square feet to 864 square feet.
Proposal:To construct a detached garage.
Applicant(s):Anita Nilavar 96 Lookout Court Urbana, Ohio 43078
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
11.Application No.:BZA23-141
Location:1251 S. FRONT ST. (43206), located on the west side of South Front Street, approximately
300 feet north of West Moler Street. (010-143108; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:M, Manufacturing District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.25, ManeuveringTo allow maneuvering across parcel lines and
into the right-of-way of Front Street.3312.27, Parking setback lineTo reduce the parking setback line from
25 feet to zero feet.3312.29, Parking space To reduce the length of a parking space from 18 feet to 14
feet.3312.49, Required parking To decrease the number of required parking spaces from 15 to 5.
3312.53, Minimum number of loading spaces required To reduce the number of loading spaces from 1 to
0.
Proposal:A change of use from a warehouse to an industrial dry clearners.
Applicant(s):M. Simon Holdings, LLC 1092 College Avenue Westerville, Ohio 43081
Attorney/Agent:Jeffrey L. Brown, Atty.37 West Braod Street, STE 460 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
12.Application No.:BZA23-142
Location:958-960 KING AVE. (43212), located on the north side of King Avenue, approximately 700
feet east of Kenny Road (010-020355; 5th by Northwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required parking.To reduce the minimum number of
required parking spaces from 70 to 27.
Proposal:A change of use from retail to a religious facility.
Applicant(s):Contrast Church c/o Trey Gilmore PO Box 12524 Columbus, Ohio 43212
Attorney/Agent:Archall c/o Dave Kaldy 49 East Third Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201
Property Owner(s): Paxton Companies LTD 960 King Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212
Planner:Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
13.Application No.:BZA23-144
Location:186 E. 4th AVE. (43201), located on the north side of East 4th Avenue, approximately 110 feet
east of Hamlet Street (010-004378; Italian Village Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-4, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.05 (A)(4), Area district lot width requirementsTo reduce the lot
width from 50 feet to 35 feet on area A and 34 feet on area B.3332.15, R-4, Area District Requirements
To reduce lot area from 5,000 square feet to 3,125 square feet on area A and 3,050 square feet on area B.3332.18, (D), Basis of computing area.To increase permitted lot coverage from 50% to 70% on area A and from 50% to 56% on area B.3332.19, Fronting.To permit area B to not front on a public street 3332.21(F), Building Lines.To reduce the building setback from 10 feet to 3 feet for area A.3332.25, Maximum Side Yards Required.To reduce the sum of the side yards for area A from 7.04 feet to 0 feet and to reduce the sum of the side yards for Area B from 6 feet to 3 feet.3332.26(C), Minimum Side Yard Permitted To reduce both minimum side yards for area A from 3 feet to 0 feet and to reduce both minimum side yard for area B from 5.83’ to 3.0 feet.3332.27, Rear Yard To reduce the rear yard for Area A and Area B from 25% to 13%.
Proposal:To split a lot and construct two single unit dwellings.
Applicant(s):David Perry Company, Inc 411 E Town St, Fl 1Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent:Plank Law Firm, c/o Donald Plank 411 East Town Street, Fl 2Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s):186 E. Fourth, LLC; c/o Joel Roby7100 Muirfield DriveDublin, Ohio 43017
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
14.Application No.:BZA23-155
Location:2360 CITYGATE DR. (43219), located on the northeast corner of Citygate Drive and
Millennium Court (010-260330; Northeast Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:M, Manufacturing District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.25, ManeuveringTo reduce the minimum maneuvering area
from 20 feet to 12 feet.3312.09, AisleTo reduce aisle width for parallel parking spaces on the east side of
the building from 20 feet to 12 feet.3312.49, Required parking.To increase the maximum required
number of parking spaces from 42 to 60.3321.01, Dumpster area.To allow the maneuvering area for a
dumpster to be approached from off-site.
Proposal:To expand an existing parking lot.
Applicant(s):David Perry Company, Inc 411 E Town St, Fl 1Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent:Plank Law Firm, c/o Donald Plank411 East Town Street, Fl 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): NJ Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots; c/o Jason Layman 2740 Airport Drive,
Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio 43219
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
15.Application No.:BZA23-148
Location:4607 EDGCOTE CT. (43054), located on the south side of Edgcote Court, approximately 200
feet west of North Gate (545-225933; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning:PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.38(G), Private garage To increase the maximum height of a
detached garage from 15 feet to 23 feet.
Proposal:To construct a detached garage.
Applicant(s):Joshua Brashear7844 Flint Road Columbus, Ohio 43235
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Akinyinka Awosika, Adebomi Omikunle 4930 Brooksview Circle New Albany, Ohio
43054
Planner:Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
16.Application No.:BZA23-149
Location:739 THURMAN AVE. (43206), located on the south side of Thurman Avenue, approximately
190 feet west of Gilbert Street (010-029189; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-4, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.38 (G), Private garages To increase the maximum permitted
height of a detached garage from 15 feet to 21 feet. 3332.26(E), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce
the minimum required side yard setback from three feet to one foot for the garage on the west side.
Proposal:To construct an addition to the existing detached garage.
Applicant(s):John Felthouse 739 Thurman Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Attorney/Agent:Franklin Garage Builders c/o Tracey Parks1864 Country Road 156Ashley, Ohio 43003
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
17.Application No.:BZA23-151
Location:1522 HESS ST. (43215), located on the east side of Hess Street, approximately 150 feet south
of King Avenue (010-061700, 010-061708, and 010-061709; Fifth by Northwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:M, Manufacturing District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3321.07(A), LandcapingTo allow for paving between the building line
and the right-of-way.3312.21(B)(1), Landscaping and screening To allow for the area between the
parking setback line and the right of way to be paved and not landscaped. 3312.21(B)(4), Landscaping
and screeningTo not provide headlight screening.3321.05, Vision clearanceTo reduce the clear vision
distance for parking lot access onto Hess Street from 10 feet to 2 feet on the north side and from 10 feet
to 0 feet on the south side.3312.27(4), Parking setback lineTo reduce the parking setback line from 10
feet to 0 feet.
Proposal:To expand an existing building.
Applicant(s):1522 Hess Street LLC, c/o Jeff Brown1522 Hess StreetColumbus, Ohio 43212
Attorney/Agent:Plank Law Firm, LPA, c/o Rebecca J. Mott411 East Town Street, Fl. 2
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
18.Application No.:BZA23-152
Location:276 FAIRWOOD AVE. (43205), located on the east side of Fairwood Avenue, approximately
150 feet south of Oak Street (010-029056; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-3, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.21, Building lines To reduce the building line from 25 feet to 4
feet.3332.18(D), Basis of computing areaTo increase the lot coverage from 50% to 89%. 3332.27, Rear
yard To decrease the minimum allowable percentage of the lot area dedicated to a rear yard from 25% to
12%.3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the minimum south side yard from 3 feet to 0.
3332.28, Side or rear yard obstructionTo allow a detached garage on the neighboring parcel to the north to encroach in the subject parcel’s side yard.3312.49, Required parkingTo reduce the required number of off-street parking from 2 spaces to 0.
Proposal:To construct an addition to an existing single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s):Robert K. Bryson 276 Fairwood Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43205
Attorney/Agent:Joaquin Serantes 4700 Reed Rd., Ste. O Columbus, Ohio 43220
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
19.Application No.:BZA23-153
Location:3070 N. HIGH ST. (43202), located on the southeast corner of North High Street and Walhalla
Road (010-015629; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required parking.To reduce the minimum number of parking
spaces required from 44 spaces to 12.
Proposal:A change of use from retail to an eating and drinking establishment.
Applicant(s):Abiel Kiflu 7404 Sabre Avenue Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Attorney/Agent:Yeong T. Jiang, P.E.4639 Aruba Court Columbus, Ohio 43230
Property Owner(s):Kathy Law 1313 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, Ohio 43209
Planner:Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
20.Application No.:BZA23-154
Location:449 E. LIVINGSTON AVE. (43215), located on the south side of East Livingston Avenue
between South 9th street and South Washington Avenue (010-034597; Columbus South Side Area
Commission).
Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial & R-2F, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.11, Drive-up stacking area.To reduce the minimum required
number of stacking spaces from 8 to 7.
Proposal:To construct a mixed-use development with a first floor eating and drinking establishment
containing a pick-up window.
Applicant(s):Charlies Corner Livingston LLC c/o Tom Brigdon387 East Livingston Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent:Underhill and Hodge, LLC c/o Michael Shannon, Atty.8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260
New Albany, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner:Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
21.Application No.:BZA23-156
Location:2740 CARIFA DR. (43026), located at the northeast intersection of Carifa Drive and Calhoon
Court (560-215566; Far West Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:SR, Suburban Residential District
Request:Varaince(s) to Section(s):3312.21 Building Lines To reduce the building line along Calhoon
Court from 25 feet to 22 feet.
Proposal:To expand an existing garage.
Applicant(s):Michael and Lisa Pulsfort 2740 Carifa Drive Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
22.Application No.:BZA23-157
Location:855 N. NELSON RD. (43219), located on the southwest corner of North Nelson Road and
Ridgeway Avenue (010-032715; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required parkingTo reduce the number of required parking
spaces from 29 to 19.
Proposal:To establish a new funerary services use.
Applicant(s):Dino M. Herbert 850 Twin Rivers Drive, #2031Columbus, Ohio 43216
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Joseph Call & James Call 853 North Nelson Road Columbus, Ohio 43219
Planner:Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov