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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus July 23, 2024 Board of Zoning Adjustment
Contact Name: Jamie Freise
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350
Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov
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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
JULY 23, 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, JULY 23, 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.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.: BZA22-120
Location: 1330 NORTON RD. (43212), located on the east side of Norton Avenue, approximately 500
feet south of West 5th Avenue (010-065034; 5th by Northwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required. To reduce
the required number of parking spaces from 182 to 8. 3312.53, Minimum Number of Loading Spaces
Required To reduce loading spaces from 1 to 0.
Proposal: A change of use from industrial to eating and drinking establishment with accessory office, pet
grooming and outdoor play area.
Applicant(s): Elford Development, Ltd., c/o Dave Perry 411 E. Town Street, Floor 1 Columbus, Ohio
43215
Attorney/Agent: Plank Law Firm, c/o Donald Plank 411 E. Town Street, Floor 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Sarah Smith Trust
6180 Deer Cliff Road Dublin, Ohio 43017
Planner: Jamie Freise, 614-645-6350; JFFReise@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: BZA24-032
Location: 82 E. 16TH AVE. (43201), located at the northeast corner of Waldeck Avenue and E. 16th
Avenue (010-067117, 010-025638, 010-013390; University Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: AR-4, Apartment Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.25, Maneuvering To permit vertically stacked parking spaces
with car lifts with each space in the lift not having a separate maneuvering area. 3325.903(A)(B),
landscape and area treatment To reduce the landscaping area behind the rear portion of the building
from 5% lot area to 4% and to remove three trees without replacement. 3325.905(A)(B), Maximum lot
coverage To increase the permitted lot coverage from 30% to 61%. 3325.907, Parking To reduce the
calculated parking from 337 spaces to 96 spaces and existing building to be retained with 345 spaces for
the proposed building and 4 spaces for the existing building. 3325.909(A)(B), Building lines To reduce
the calculated building setback lines for E 16th Avenue from 25 feet to 20 feet and for Waldeck Avenue
from 25 feet to 11 feet. 3325.911(C), Building separation and size To increase the maximum building
size from 10,200 square feet to 122,627 square feet. 3325.913, Maximum Floor Area Ratio To increase
the floor area ratio from 0.40 (R-4 area) and 0.8 (AR-4 area) to 2.58 total for the AR-4 and R-4 areas.
3325.915, Height To increase the building height from 35 feet to 63 feet. 3321.07(B), Landscaping To
reduce tree planting from 7 to 0 on-site. 3333.23(D), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the
minimum side yard from 10.50’ to 10’ 3333.24, Rear Yard To reduce Rear Yard from 25% of lot area
within the AR-4 and R-4 area to 5%. 3332.15, R-4 Area District Requirements To allow 102-104 E 16th
Avenue to not be on a separate 6,000 square foot lot, but to be on the overall combined parcel area of
the development. 3332.27, Rear yard To not provide a separately identifiable existing rear yard for 102-
104 E 16th Avenue.
Proposal: To construct a new apartment building.
Applicant(s): Up Campus Properties; c/o Dave Perry Dave Perry Co, Inc.; 411 East Town Street, Floor
1 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Donald Plank, Atty. Plank Law Firm; 411 East Town Street, Floor 2 Columbus, Ohio
43215
Property Owner(s): Summit United Methodist Church AFDT; c/o Allyssa Graves 838 Campbell Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43223
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: BZA22-171
Location: 988 E. 11TH AVE. (43211), located on the north side of East 11th Avenue, approximately 475
feet east of Cleveland Avenue (010-052673; South Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Minimum numbers of parking spaces required. To reduce
the number of off-street parking spaces from 2 to 0.
Proposal: To construct a new single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): HNHF Realty Collaborative C/O Emily Long Rayfield PO Box 77499 Columbus, Ohio
43207
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Central Ohio Community Improvement Corp. PO Box 77499 Columbus, Ohio 43207
Planner: Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: BZA24-059
Location: 2444 RENWOOD PL. (43211), located on the east side of Renwod Place, approximately 167
feet north of Loretta Avenue (010-062078; North Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction To allow an obstruction in a
required yard.
Proposal: To construct a single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): HNHF Realty Collaborative C/O Emily Long Rayfield PO Box 77499 Columbus, Ohio
43207
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Central Ohio Community Improvement Corp. 845 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: BZA24-060
Location: 2525 RENWOOD PL. (43211), located on the west side of Renwod Place, approximately 130
feet north of Briarwood Avenue (010-059994; North Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction To allow an obstruction in a
Required yard.
Proposal: To construct a single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): HNHF Realty Collaborative C/O Emily Long Rayfield PO Box 77499 Columbus, Ohio
43207
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Central Ohio Community Improvement Corp. 845 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: BZA24-068
Location: 2357-2359 LINDEN AVE. (43211), located on the west side of Linden Avenue, approximately
218 feet southwest of Briarwood Avenue (010-061099; North Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the number of required
parking spaces from 4 to 3.
Proposal: To construct a new single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): HNHF Realty Collaborative C/O Emily Long Rayfield PO Box 77499 Columbus, Ohio
43207
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Central Ohio Community Improvement Corp. 845 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio
43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: BZA24-053
Location: 676 WILSON AVE. (43205), located on the east side of Wilson Avenue, approximately 210
feet north of Newton Street (010-0322010; Historic Resources 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 6 inches on the south side and from 3 feet to 6 inches on the north side. 3332.35 (F),
Private garage To increase the maximum square footage of a detached garage from 720 square feet to
900 square feet.
Proposal: To construct a detached garage.
Applicant(s): Crenly Marrero 24822 Hiawatha Street. Columbus, Ohio 43211
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Rebecca L. Overbeeke 676 Wilson Ave Columbus, Ohio 43205
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: BZA24-054
Location: 1881 KINGSCREEK DR. (43123), located on the south side of Kingscreek Drive,
approximately 250 feet east of Gantz Road (570-243167; Southwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the rear yard from 25% to 6%.
3332.18(D), Basis of computing area To increase the lot area dedicated to structures from 50% to 70%.
3332.26, Minimum side yards permitted To reduce the minimum side yard from 5 feet to 0 feet on the
east side of the property and from 5 feet to 1 foot, eight inches on the west side. 3332.25, Maximum side
yard required To reduce the maximum side yard from 10 feet to 1 foot, 8 inches.
Proposal: To legitimize an existing deck, shed, above ground pool, and addition.
Applicant(s): Betty Iannicca Griffin 1881 Kingscreek Drive Grove City, Ohio 43123
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
09. Application No.: BZA23-138
Location: 1030 N. HIGH STREET (43201), located on the east side of North High Street, approximately
110 feet south of East 3rd Avenue (010-011682; Italian Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3389.12, Portable Building To grant a Special Permit to allow a
portable building.
Proposal: To allow a second portable building to remain on-site overnight.
Applicant(s): William M Sorboro 2187 Arlington Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43221
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): NWP V LLC 2362 N. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43202
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
10. Application No.: BZA24-055
Location: 373 KENDALL PL. (43205), located on the west side of Kendal Place, approximately 180 feet
north of East Main Street (010-030499; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.28, Side or rear yard obstruction. To allow a structure in the
required side yard.
Proposal: To replace an 8-foot fence.
Applicant(s): Katherine Swank and Brandon Turner 373 Kendal Place Columbus, Ohio 43205
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFReise@Columbus.gov
11. Application No.: BZA24-057
Location: 1765 DYER RD. (43123), located on the southwest corner of Dyer Road and Lazar Road
(570-193885; Southwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: RURAL District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.06, R-Rural area district requirements To reduce the minimum
lot area from 5 acres to .741 acres for one lot and .787 acres for the other lot.
Proposal: To split a lot.
Applicant(s): SeVen Properties of Ohio, LLC c/o Shaun Ford 6097 Lambright Street Westerville, Ohio
43081
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
12. Application No.: BZA24-058
Location: 3134 MEDINA AVE. (43224), located on the east side of Medina Avenue, approximately 213
feet north of East North Broadway Street (010-075672; North Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements To reduce the building
setback from 25 feet to 22 feet.
Proposal: To legitimize an uncovered front deck.
Applicant(s): Joseph Herbon 3134 Medina Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43224
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
13. Application No.: BZA24-061
Location: 352 W. LANE AVE. (43201), located on the northeast corner of West Lane Avenue and Perry
Street (010-077334; University Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.21(A), Landscaping and screening To reduce the number of
parking lot shade trees from 2 to 1. 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the number of additional
parking spaces required from 5 to 0 (15 spaces currently provided).
Proposal: To legitimize an existing patio on the west side of the building.
Applicant(s): Ed Gaughan 340 Teteridge Road Columbus, Ohio 43211
Attorney/Agent: Jeffrey Brown, Atty. 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): 93 OHRPT LLC 7978 Cooper Creek, Suite 100 University Park, Florida 34201
Planner: Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
14. Application No.: BZA24-062
Location: 1299 CITY PARK AVE. (43206), located on the west side of City Park Avenue, approximately
175 feet north of East Moler Street (010-316948; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements To reduce the minimum lot
area from 6000 square feet to 5004 square feet. 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements To
reduce the width of a lot from 50 feet to 43 feet. 3332.21(F), Building lines To reduce the building setback
from 25 feet to 10 feet. 3332.26(F), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the side yard setback from
5.33 feet to 5 feet. 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area To increase the lot coverage from 50% to 63%.
Proposal: To construct a two-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Donald J Tecco Development, LLC c/o Don Tecco 3006 Parnham Drive Medina, Ohio
44256
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
15. Application No.: BZA24-063
Location: 838-848 NEIL AVE. (43215), located on the east side of Neil Avenue, approximately 70 feet
north of Hubbard Avenue (010-010255 & 010-014433; Victorian Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.25, Maneuvering. To allow maneuvering over parcel lines.
Proposal: To legitimize an existing parking lot.
Applicant(s): Chris Perry 846 Neil Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Jim Saltz, Architect 2667 Charring Road Columbus, Ohio 43221
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFReise@Columbus.gov
16. Application No.: BZA24-065
Location: 7500 ALTA VIEW BLVD. (43085), located on the southeast corner of Alta View Boulevard
and Worthington Woods Boulevard (610-207094; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning: M-2, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.21(B)(1), Landscaping and screening To allow a paved
circulation aisle within between the parking setback line and the right of way along Worthington Woods
Boulevard. 3367.15(A), M-2 manufacturing district special provisions To reduce the building setback from
38 feet to 28 feet along Alta View Boulevard.
Proposal: To construct a data center.
Applicant(s): Cologix COL4, LLC 1601 19th Street, Suite 650 Denver, Colorado 80202
Attorney/Agent: Nicholas Ovens 5500 New Albany Road Columbus, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
17. Application No.: BZA24-067
Location: 144 CLINTON HEIGHTS AVE. (43202), located on the north side of Clinton Heights Avenue,
approximately 870 feet west of Calumet Street (010-055216; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.21, Building lines To reduce the building setback from 25 feet
to 13 feet 7 inches.
Proposal: To enclose a front porch.
Applicant(s): Thomas D. Macy and Sarah K. Adams 144 Clinton Heights Avenue Columbus, Ohio
43202
Attorney/Agent: Tom Mitchell, Contractor 6295-A Busch Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43229
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
18. Application No.: BZA23-027
Location: 1439 OAK ST. (43205), located on the south side of Oak Street, approximately 265 feet west
of Miller Avenue (010-042530 & 010-049536; 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 required
lot width from 50 feet to 24 feet. 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements To reduce the lot area for a
single-unit dwelling from 5,000 sq.ft. to 3,672 sq.ft. 3312.13, Driveway. To reduce the driveway width
from 10 feet to 9 feet. 3312.29, Parking space To reduce the size of a parking space from 9'x18' to 8' x
16'.
Proposal: To combine two parcels (010-042530 & 010-049536) into one then split into three equal-sized
lots for the development of three single-unit dwellings.
Applicant(s): The A2Z Group 605 North High Street, Ste. 208 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Chris Sevis, Esq. 370 South 5th Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): COCIC/Land Bank, c/o John Turner 845 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Planner: Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov