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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus December 17, 2024 Graphics Commission Meeting
Contact Name: Jamie Freise
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350
Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov
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AGENDA
GRAPHICS COMMISSION
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The City Graphics Commission hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Appeals, Graphics Plans and certain Miscellaneous Graphics, as provided by the Columbus Graphics Code, Title 33 and 34, Article 15 of the City Codes.
The City Graphics Commission will hold a public hearing on the following zoning applications on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024 at 4:15 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/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services/Boards-and-Commissions/Graphics-Commission-Meetings> or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Council Activities Section at 614-645-4522.
01. Application No.: GC24-036
Location: 6320 N. HAMILTON RD. (43230), located on the southeast side of North Hamilton Road,
approximately 220 feet northeast from Heathland Lane (010-306042; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.17(A), Setback regulations for permanent on-premises ground signs
To reduce the required setback from 15 feet to 1 foot.
Proposal: To install a monument sign.
Applicant(s): Cardinal Self Storage LLC 1301 Dublin Road, Suite 200 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Cardinal Self Storage West Albany LLC 1301 Dublin Road, Suite 200 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Signcom Inc., c/o Bruce Sommerfelt 527 West Rich Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: GC24-038
Location: 1600 POLARIS PKWY. (43240), located on the north side of Polaris Parkway, approximately 280 feet
east of Lyra Drive (318-43401027000; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s):
3382.07, Graphics plan To establish a Graphics Plan for multiple directional ground signs.
Proposal: To install four (4) non-illuminated directional signs.
Applicant(s): Polaris WP, LLC, c/o Franz Geiger 8800 Lyra Drive Columbus, Ohio 43240
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Abbot Image Solutions, c/o Doug Conrad 185 Park Drive Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Planner: Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: GC24-041
Location: 5575 KEIM CIR. (43228), located on the south side of Keim Circle, approximately 400 feet south of
Renner Road (560-248783; Far West Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.24 (D), Wall signs for individual uses To increase the allowable graphic
area of an additional wall sign from 16 square feet to 115 square feet.
Proposal: To install a wall sign on the southern elevation.
Applicant(s): Dan Rhodes 6680 Busch Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43229
Property Owner(s): Hilliard Investment Properties, LLC 5715 Canal Road Cleveland, Ohio 44125
Attorney/Agent: Kurt D. Beres 775 Yard Street, Suite 325 Columbus, Ohio 43212
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov