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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus July 8, 2026, Board of Zoning Adjustment Special Meeting
Contact Name: Phil Ashear
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719
Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov
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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
JULY 8, 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 WEDNESDAY, July 8, 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/bzs/primary/Zoning/> or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Public Hearings Section at 614-645-4522.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WILL BE HEARD ON THE 4:30PM AGENDA:
01. Application No.: BZA26-020
Location: 2693 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), located on the east side of Johnstown Road, approximately 550 feet
north of East 17th avenue (445-287489; East Columbus Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: M-2, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3367.15.C, M-2 manufacturing district special provisions. To reduce the
landscape buffer along Johnstown Road from 50 feet to 1.7 feet. 3367.29.B, Storage To reduce storage setback
from 200ft to 1.7ft along Johnstown road, and 5ft from other lot boundaries.
Proposal: To construct a semi-trailer storage/parking lot.
Applicant(s): Sandhill Holdings, LLC 2693 Johnstown Rd. Columbus, OH 43219
Attorney/Agent: Victor Nduaguba, P.E. 2320 Brisum Way Hilliard, Ohio 43026
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: BZA26-031
Location: 6000 COOPER RD. (43081), located on the east side of Cooper Road, approximately 400 feet north of
Old Providence Lane (010-213830; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: R, Rural District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.27, Parking setback line To reduce the parking setback line from 25 feet
to 10 feet. 3332.21, Building lines To reduce the building line from 40 feet to 20 feet.
Proposal: To construct a loading area and dumpster screening.
Applicant(s): Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Columbus 6000 Cooper Rd. Westerville, OH 43081
Attorney/Agent: Laurie Gunzelman 333 Steward Ave. Columbus, OH 43206
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: BZA26-034
Location: 25 ALDRICH RD. (43214), located on the south side of Aldrich Road, approximately 130 feet west of
North High Street (010-086892; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.27, Parking Setback Line To reduce the required parking setback from 25
feet to 15 feet. 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction To allow a parking pad to encroach into the required side
yard.
Proposal: To construct a parking pad.
Applicant(s): Alex Revelos 25 Aldrich Road Columbus, OH 43214
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Phil Ashear, (614) 645-1719; PJAshear@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: BZA26-036
Location: 155 S. OHIO AVE., 1105 OAK ST., 1101 OAK ST. (43205), located on the west side of S. Ohio
Avenue between Oak Street and Elliott Alley (010-007834, 010-042616, 010-007856; Near East Area
Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements To reduce the required lot size from
5,000 square feet to 3,854 square feet for 155 S. Ohio Ave., and to 3,154 square feet for 1105 Oak St. and 1101
Oak St. 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements To reduce the required lot width from 50 feet to 37.14 feet for
1105 Oak St. and 1101 Oak St. 3332.25(A), Required side yards To reduce the required south side yard from 3 feet
to 1.34 feet for 155 S. Ohio Ave. 3332.28, Obstructions in required side yard To allow a concrete pad to remain
within the required side yard for 155 S. Ohio Ave. 3321.05(A)(2), Vision clearance To reduce the parking setback
line from 12 feet to 0 feet at 155 S. Ohio Ave. and 1105 Oak St. 3321.05(B)(1), Vision clearance To reduce the
required clear vision triangle from 10 feet to 8.49 feet at an alley for 155 S. Ohio Ave., and from 30 feet to 25 feet
at a corner for 1105 Oak St. 3332.21, Building lines To reduce the required building setback from 10 feet to 4.7 feet
for 155 S. Ohio Ave., and from 10 feet to 7.3 feet for 1105 Oak St. 3312.27, Parking setback line To reduce the
parking setback line from 10 feet to 0 feet for 155 S. Ohio Ave. and 1105 Oak St. 3312.29, Parking space To allow
two compact parking spaces that are 9.0 feet wide by 12.48 feet deep for 155 S. Ohio Ave., and two compact
parking spaces that are 9.0 feet wide by 15.19 feet deep for 1105 Oak St., whereas parking spaces are required to be
9.0 feet wide by 18.0
Proposal: To reconfigure a lot split.
Applicant(s): Nate Koffel 155 S. Ohio Ave Columbus, Ohio 43205
Attorney/Agent: Joshua Tomey 1286 E. Fulton St. Columbus, Ohio 43205
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, 614-645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: BZA26-038
Location: 2400 CORPORATE EXCHANGE DR. (43231), located at the northwest corner of Corporate
Exchange Drive and Community Park Drive (600-183730; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: RAC, Regional Activity Center District
Request: Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3389.12, Portable Building To grant a Special Permit to allow a portable
building to remain on-site.
Proposal: To locate a mobile popup store in an existing parking lot.
Applicant(s): DHL Express (USA), Inc. 1901 West Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, Arizona 85281
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): IS-CAN 2400 OHIO LP 2400 Corporate Exchange Drive Columbus, Ohio 43231
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: BZA26-040
Location: 3732-3736 SULLIVANT AVE. (43228), located on the west side of Ruffing Lane, approximately 640
feet north of Sullivant Avenue (010-199984; 010-122009; & 010-122021; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance & Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3389.07, Impound lot, junk yard or salvage yard A Special
Permit to allow a limited impound lot on the property. 3363.41(a), Storage To reduce the setback of open storage of
materials other than junk, waste products, salvage or wrecked automobiles from 20 feet from other lot lines to 0 feet
(as shown on the Setback Exhibit).
Proposal: To bring an existing towing and storage facility into compliance.
Applicant(s): Property Owner
Attorney/Agent: Plank Law Firm c/o Craig Moncreif, LPA 411 East Town Street, Floor 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): BM Recovery & Storage LLC 8820 Honey Ash Road Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: BZA26-041
Location: 3140 ONTARIO ST. (43224), located on the east side of Ontario Street, approximately 150 feet north
of East North Broadway (010-082160; North Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.38.F.1, Private garage To increase the maximum area devoted to garage
space from 720 square feet to 1363 square feet.
Proposal: To construct a detached garage.
Applicant(s): Eugene Johnson 3140 Ontario Street Columbus, Ohio 43224
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: BZA26-042
Location: 5800 W. BROAD ST. (43119), located on the northwest corner of West Broad Street and Galloway
Road (570-106005; Westland Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 34.E.20.080.C, Façade Zone To reduce the front street façade zone requirement
from 60% to 22.8%. 34.E.20.080.C, Setback To to increase the maximum front setback from 25 feet to 94.8 feet
along the eastern property line. 34.E.20.080.C, Setback To reduce the minimum side setback from 10 feet to 3.7
feet along the northern property line.
Proposal: To construct a 6,550 square foot tire and auto service center.
Applicant(s): Neal Bates 1100 East Morehead Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
Attorney/Agent: Ben Siembida, P.E. 4100 Regent Street, Suite M Columbus, Ohio 43219
Property Owner(s): Kroger Co. 4111 Executive Parkway Westerville, Ohio 43081
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
09. Application No.: BZA26-043
Location: 9300 LYRA DR. (43240), located on the southeast corner of Lyra Drive and East Powell Road
(31842403018000 & 31843101016000; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the minimum number of parking spaces
required from 419 spaces to 340 spaces.
Proposal: To construct a 125,545 square foot indoor entertainment facility.
Applicant(s): ARCO / Murray National Holdings, Inc. c/o Dave Perry 411 East Town Street, Floor 1 Columbus,
Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Plank Law Firm c/o Donald Plank, Atty. 411 East Town Street, Floor 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): NP Limited Partnership c/o Franz Geiger 8800 Lyra Drive, Suite 680 Columbus, Ohio 43240
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
10. Application No.: BZA26-044
Location: 2164 ONTARIO ST. (43211), located at the northeast corner of Ontario Street and Maynard Avenue.
(010-075526; South Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.22(A)(1), Building lines on corner lots-Exceptions To reduce the
building line from 8.3 feet to 5 feet.
Proposal: To construct a single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Healthy Homes PO Box 77499 Columbus, Ohio 43207
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Central Ohio Community Land Trust 845 Parsons Ave Columbus, Ohio 43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
11. Application No.: BZA26-046
Location: 1134 EVERGREEN RD. (43027), located on the north side of Evergreen Road, approximately 325 feet
east of Lockbourne Road (010-114945; Far South Columbus Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.21, Building line To reduce the building setback from 30 feet to 26 feet.
Proposal: To enclose a porch.
Applicant(s): Mark S. Miller 2605 South Cassady Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43207
Attorney/Agent: Steven Schwope, Architect 886 Critchfield Road Columbus, Ohio 43213
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
12. Application No.: BZA26-047
Location: 3469 EAKIN RD. (43204), located on the south side of Eakin Road, approximately 200 feet west of
Demorest Road (010-111126; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.21, Building lines To reduce the building line from 20 feet to 10 feet.
Proposal: To construct a front deck.
Applicant(s): R.E. Connors Construction. 13352 Forest Rd. Thornville, Ohio 43076
Attorney/Agent: Thomas Connors 13352 Forest Rd. Thornville, Ohio 43076
Property Owner(s): Stephanie Bolek 3469 Eakin Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43204
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
13. Application No.: BZA26-048
Location: 1485 SUNBURY RD. (43219), located on the west side of Sunbury Road between Holt Avenue and
Argyle Drive (010-167441; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the minimum number of parking spaces
required from 15 to 12. 3356.11, C-4 district setback lines To reduce the building setback along Holt Avenue from
40 feet to 15 feet.
Proposal: To add a 15 foot x 25 foot external cooler to the Holt Avenue elevation of the existing multi-tenant
neighborhood shopping center.
Applicant(s): Property Owner
Attorney/Agent: Create Collaborative c/o Kim Ross, Architect 1116 West 2nd Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212
Property Owner(s): Husam Abu-Obeid 1485 Sunbury Road Columbus, Ohio 43212
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
14. Application No.: BZA26-049
Location: 4951 DUBLIN RD. (43017), located at the northeast corner of Dublin Road and Frantz Road. (590-
197871; Hayden Run Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: PUD-8, Planned Unit Development District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3345.17(B), Private Garages To allow a second private garage. 3345.17(F),
Private garages To increase the maximum allowable garage space for a single-unit dwelling from 720 square feet to
1,083 square feet. 3345.17(G), Private Garages To increase the maximum height of a detached garage from 15 feet
to 20 feet.
Proposal: To legitimize an existing detached garage.
Applicant(s): Philip M. Scholler 4951 Dublin Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43017
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
15. Application No.: BZA26-053
Location: 1877 E. 17TH AVE. (43219), located on the south side of East 17th Avenue, approximately 140 feet
west of Woodland Avenue (010-108797; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance & Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3389.12, Portable building To grant a Special Permit for two
Portable Buildings. 3363.27(b)(1), Height and area regulations To reduce the front building setback from 40 feet to
10 feet for the two (2) food trailers.
Proposal: To allow two food trucks to remain on-site overnight.
Applicant(s): ASI Corporation 1877 East 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219
Attorney/Agent: Jackson B. Reynolds, III, Atty. 172 East State Street, Suite 550 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Aqua Science 1877 East 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov