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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus February 25, 2025 Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting
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
JANUARY 28, 2025
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, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 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.
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/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.
01.Application No.:BZA24-161
Location:1247-1259 HILDRETH AVE. (43203), located on the south side of Hildreth Avenue,
approximately 175 feet west of N. Champion Avenue (010-332724; 010-021665; 010-021666; 010-
021667; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-3, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.05, Area district lot width requirements To reduce the minimum
lot width from 50 feet to 24 feet. 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements To reduce the minimum lot size
from 5,000 square feet to 2,880 square feet.3312.29, Parking space To reduce the size of a parking space
from 9 feet by 18 feet to 8.5 feet by 18 feet.3321.07, Landscaping To reduce the number of trees required
for a single-unit dwelling from one to zero.
Proposal:To construct 4 single-unit dwellings.
Applicant(s):A2Z Group 605 N. High Street, St. 208 Columbus, OH 43215
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Central Ohio Community Land Trust Corporation 845 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, OH 43206
Planner:Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
02.Application No.:BZA25-001
Location:801 BRUCK ST. (43206), located at the northwest corner of East Columbus Street and Bruck
Street (001-016203; Columbus Southside Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-2-F, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the required side
yard from 6 feet to 3 feet
Proposal:To convert a two and half story dwelling into a three story dwelling.
Applicant(s):Devin Gonzales 209 E. Arcadia Ave Columbus, Ohio 43206
Attorney/Agent:Brett Wedding, Architect 2467 Indiana Ave Columbus, Ohio 43202
Property Owner(s):Anthony Justice 801 Bruck Street Columbus, Ohio 43202
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
03.Application No.:BZA24-164
Location:407-409 S. OHIO AVE. (43205), located on the west side of South Ohio Avenue,
approximately 40 feet south of McAllister Avenue (010-025568; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-2-F, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required parking To reduce the minimum number of
required parking spaces from 2 to 13332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements To reduce the
required lot width from 50 feet to 28 feet.3332.13, R-3 area district requirements To reduce the required
lot area from 5,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet. 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce
the minimum side yard setback from 5 feet 10 inches to 3 feet.
Proposal:To construct a single unit dwelling
Applicant(s):Ojonimi Bako 463 S Champion Ave Columbus, Ohio 43205
Attorney/Agent:Christopher Pettis, Architect 1201 Dublin Rd #704 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s):S&B VENTURE FUND II LLC 7385 N STATE RT 3 PMB 3023
Westerville, Ohio 43082
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614)645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
04.Application No.:BZA24-138
Location:245 E. LAKEVIEW AVE. (43202), located on the southeast corner of East Lakeview Avenue
and Calumet Street (010-029453; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-3, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the minimum side
yard from 3 feet to 1 foot for the east and west side yards.3332.25, Maximum side yard required. To
reduce the combined side yards from 7.06 feet to 2 feet.
Proposal:To convert a detached garage to an attached garage.
Applicant(s):Casey & Christine Goff 245 E. Lakeview Avenue Columbus, OH 43202
Attorney/Agent:None
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
05.Application No.:BZA24-168
Location:235 WEBSTER PARK AVE. (43214), located on the south side of Webster Park Avenue,
approximately 270 feet east of Olentangy Boulevard (010-077671; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-3, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the required rear yard from 25% (1,720
SF) to 17.9% (1,232 SF).
Proposal:To raze the existing attached garage and to construct a two-story addition including an attached
two-car garage.
Applicant(s):Ali Rahimi 235 Webster Park AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43214
Attorney/Agent:Elizabeth Leidy, Architect 2050 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43207
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
06.Application No.: BZA24-170
Location:1557 & 1561 VIRGINIA AVE (43212), located on the west side of Virginia Avenue,
approximately 180 feet south of King Avenue (010-061790 & 010-061791; 5th by Northwest Area
Commission).
Existing Zoning:R-4, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.25, Maneuvering To reduce the maneuvering area for 1557 from
20 feet to 17.1 feet. 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the southern side yard setback
from 3 feet to 2.2 feet for the existing garage at 1557.3312.29, Parking space To reduce the minimum
allowable parking space size from 9’x18’ to 8.25’x18’ for 1561.3332.21, Building lines To reduce the
minimum building setback from 25 feet to 23 feet for 1561.
Proposal:To construct a two-unit dwelling on 1561 and to relocate the existing overhead garage door for
1557 to face the alley.
Applicant(s): T. Jordan and Megan Tarrier, Trustees 1968 Devon Road Columbus, Ohio 43212
Attorney/Agent:Eric Martineau, Atty.3006 North High Street, Suite 1AColumbus, Ohio 43202
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
07.Application No.:BZA24-172
Location:8701 LYRA DR. (43240), located on the northwest side of Lyra Drive, approximately 600 feet
north of Polaris Parkway. (31843401023002; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning:L-C-4, Commercial District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required Parking To reduce required parking spaces from
112 to 107.
Proposal:To redevelop a retail store into a commercial center.
Applicant(s):Manam Properties LLC 9302 Waterford Dr.Powell, OH 43065
Attorney/Agent:L.M. Comek, Attorney 17 S. High St., Suite 700 Powell, OH 43065
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
08.Application No.:BZA24-173
Location:2365 PERFORMANCE WAY (43207), located on the south side of Performance Way,
approximately 1,800 feet west of Alum Creek Drive. (010-270839, 010-238254; Far South Area
Commission).
Existing Zoning:Limited Manufacturing District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):
3363.41, Storage To reduce the required setback for open storage from 20 feet from a property line to 0
feet.3312.43, Improved Surface Required To allow parking on a gravel surface.
Proposal:To update the site plan of record.
Applicant(s):Lockbourne Properties LLC2440 Lockbourne Rd.Columbus, Ohio 43207
Attorney/Agent:John Ingwersen, Architect1050 Bryden Rd.Columbus, Ohio 43205
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
09.Application No.:BZA24-176
Location:854 HARD RD. (43235), located on the north side of Hard Road, approximately 150 feet west
of Ravens Nest Court (610-224619; Far Northwest Coalition).
Existing Zoning:R-1, Residential District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3332.38(F)(2), Private garage To increase the maximum allowable
garage area from 829 square feet to 1,015 square feet.3332.38(G), Private garage To increase the
allowable height of a detached garage from 15 feet to 17 feet.
Proposal:To construct a 22’x28’ detached garage.
Applicant(s):Jonathan and Roger Weiss 854 Hard RoadColumbus, Ohio 43235
Attorney/Agent:William Mokris 850 Moon Glow Court Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
10.Application No.:BZA25-004
Location:8295 SANCUS BLVD. (43081), located on the west side of Sancus Boulevard, approximately
200 feet south of Lazelle Road (610-138303; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning:L-C-4, Commmercial District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required parking.To increase the maximum number of
allowed parking spaces from 31 to 33.
Proposal:To provide additional off-street parking spaces.
Applicant(s):Truelieve OH, Inc.3494 Martin Hurst RoadTallahassee, Florida 32312
Attorney/Agent:Gateway Engineers, c/o Joshua Scanlon, PE 100 McMorris Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov
11.Application No.:BZA24-156
Location:5440 FISHER RD. (43228), located at the northwest corner of Fisher Road and Hilliard-Rome
Road (010-243357; Far West Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:L-C-4, Commercial District
Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3312.49, Required parking To increase the maximum number of
parking spaces from 25 to 61.
Proposal:A dual use marijuana dispensary.
Applicant(s):Bo Jack, LLC 1021 Mooreville Road, NW Dover, Ohio 44622
Attorney/Agent:Laura MacGregor Comek, Atty.17 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s):Applicant
Planner:Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov
12.Application No.:BZA24-149
Location:1466 S. HAMILTON RD. (43227), located at the northeast corner of South Hamilton Road
and East Livingston Avenue (010-098699; Mideast Area Commission).
Existing Zoning:CAC, Community Activity Center 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 Portable Building used as a foodtruck to remain on site over night.
Applicant(s):Tahir Mehmood436 Ternstedt LaneColumbus, Ohio 43228
Attorney/Agent:Jeanne M. Cabral, Architect2939 Bexley Park RoadColumbus, Ohio 43209
Property Owner(s):1466 S Hamilton, LLC1466 South Hamilton Road,Columbus Ohio 43227
Planner:Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov