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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus December 16, 2025, Graphics Commission Meeting
Contact Name: Philip Ashear
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719
Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov
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AGENDA
GRAPHICS COMMISSION
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
December 16, 2025
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 16, 2025, 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.: GC25-046
Location: 858 E. 3RD AVE. (43201), located on the northeast corner of East 3rd Avenue and Lexington Avenue,
approximately 165 feet west of St. Clair Avenue (010-003279; Milo-Grogan Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.08(B)(1), Illumination and special effects To allow the use of automatic
changeable copy within the CPD zoning district. 3377.17(A), Setback regulations for permanent on-premises
ground signs To reduce the setback of a ground sign from 15' from the street right-of-way line to 8'.
Proposal: To replace the existing ground sign with an automatic changeable copy sign.
Applicant(s): James E. Whatley 858 East 3rd Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201
Property Owner(s): Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church 858 East 3rd Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: GC25-048
Location: 6305 LA SALLE DR (43194), located at the northwest terminus of La Salle Drive. (495-263641; Far
South Columbus Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s):
3377.15, Ground signs requiring graphics plan approval. To permit a graphics plan including three (3) directional
ground signs for a commercial use, one for customer parking/entrance, and two for truck receiving areas To
establish a graphics plan including three (3) directional ground signs for commercial use, one for customer
parking/entrance, and two for truck receiving areas.
Proposal: To establish a graphics plan.
Applicant(s): Cencora 6305 La Salle Drive Columbus, Ohio 43194
Property Owner(s): Amerisource Bergen Drug Corp. 2045 E. Grande Ave, Suite B, PMB 14176 Chicago, Illinois
60612
Attorney/Agent: Michael Lynn, Agent 2669 National Rd. Zanesville, Ohio
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: GC25-049
Location: 5242 AVERY RD. (43016), located on the west side of Avery Road, approximately 280 feet south of
Hayden Run Boulevard (010-318703 & 010-308020; Hayden Run Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Variance & Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3377.01, General provisions for on-premises signs To allow 2
ground signs (Signs 1 and 4) to be directed towards a private street. 3372.806(D)(2)(c), Graphics To increase the
allowable overall sign area from 320 square feet to 341 square feet and to increase the allowable graphic area from
160 square feet to 297 square feet for Signs 2 and 3. 3378.01(D), General provisions To allow for an off-premise
ground sign (Sign 3).
Proposal: To construct 4 ground signs for a new mixed-use development.
Applicant(s): DC Building Company c/o David Ruma 565 Metro Place South, Suite 220 Dublin, Ohio 43017
Property Owner(s): Harvey Lawrence Property Co, LLC 565 Metro Place South, Suite 350 Dublin, Ohio 43017
Attorney/Agent: Shannon Partners c/o Michael Shannon, Atty.447 East Main Street, Suite 200-F Columbus, Ohio
43215
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: GC25-050
Location: 920 POLARIS PKWY. (43240), located on the northeast corner of Polaris Parkway and Antares
Avenue (318-43201016005; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3377.15(C), Ground signs requiring graphics plan approval To allow
directional ground signs as well as the existing signs with previously approved variances.
Proposal: To establish a Graphics Plan which includes new directional signs as well as the existing signs to remain.
Applicant(s): Sheetz, Inc. 630 Morrison Road, Suite 150 Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Property Owner(s): Polaris Shtz Antares, LLC 5700 6th Avenue Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources c/o Rebecca Green 74 Glen Drive Worthington, Ohio 43085
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: GC25-036
Location: 517 N. PARK ST. (43215), located at the southwest corner of North Park Street and Spruce Street (010-
297999; Downtown District and the North Market Historic District).
Existing Zoning: DD, Downtown District
Request: Special Permit(s) to Section(s): G.20.060(7,f), Graphic Standards To grant a Special Permit for a
gateway Digital Graphic.
Proposal: To install a 1,200 sq.ft. Gateway Digital Graphic.
Applicant(s): Orange Barrel Media, c/o John Paolo 250 North Hartford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43222
Property Owner(s): Park & Spruce Acquisitions, LLC 150 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Phil Ashear, (614) 645-1719; PJAshear@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: GC25-037
Location: 70 E. GOODALE ST. (43215), located at the northwest corner of East Goodale Street and Columbus
Convention Center Drive (010-057386; Downtown District).
Existing Zoning: DD, Downtown District
Request: Special Permit(s) to Section(s): G.20.060(7,f), Graphic Standards To grant a Special Permit for a
Gateway Digital Graphic.
Proposal: To install a 1,200 sq.ft. Gateway Digital Graphic.
Applicant(s): Orange Barrel Media, c/o John Paolo 250 North Hartford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43222
Property Owner(s): Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority 400 North High Street, Floor 4
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Phil Ashear, (614) 645-1719; PJAshear@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: GC25-038
Location: 445-455 S. LUDLOW ST. (43215), located at the southwest corner of South Ludlow Street and West
Fulton Street (010-070427; Brewery District).
Existing Zoning: UCR, Urban Core District
Request: Special Permit(s) to Section(s): G.20.060(7,f), Graphic Standards To grant a Special Permit for a
Gateway Digital Graphic.
Proposal: To install a 1,200 sq.ft. Gateway Digital Graphic.
Applicant(s): Orange Barrel Media, c/o John Paolo 250 North Hartford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43222
Property Owner(s): Ice House Ventures, LLC 107 South High Street, Ste. 300 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Phil Ashear, (614) 645-1719; PJAshear@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: GC25-039
Location: 279 DICKENSON ST. (43215), located on the south side of Dickenson Street, approximately 350 feet
east of North 4th Street (010-305892; Italian Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Special Permit(s) to Section(s): G.20.060(7,f), Graphic Standards To grant a Special Permit for a
Gateway Digital Graphic.
Proposal: To install a 1,200 sq.ft. Gateway Digital Graphic.
Applicant(s): Orange Barrel Media, c/o John Paolo 250 North Hartford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43222
Property Owner(s): Jeffrey Place 842 North 4th Street, Ste. 200 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Phil Ashear, (614) 645-1719; PJAshear@Columbus.gov
9. Application No.: GC25-041
Location: 633 W. 5TH AVE. (43201), located on the south side of West 5th Avenue, approximately 500 feet east
of Olentangy River Road (010-299078; None).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Special Permit(s) to Section(s): G.20.060(7,f), Graphic Standards To grant a Special Permit for a
Gateway Digital Graphic.
Proposal: To install a 1,200 sq.ft. Gateway Digital Graphic.
Applicant(s): Orange Barrel Media, c/o John Paolo 250 North Hartford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43222
Property Owner(s): Perry Street Hotel Acquisitions, LLC 3424 Peachtree Road, NE, Ste. 2000 Atlanta, Georgia
30326
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Phil Ashear, (614) 645-1719; PJAshear@Columbus.gov