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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus October 20, 2026, 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
OCTOBER 20, 2026
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, October 20, 2026, 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 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 <mailto: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/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services/Boards-and-Commissions/Graphics-Commission-Meetings> 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 4:15 PM AGENDA:
01. Application No.: GC26-034
Location: 6262 Sawmill RD. (43017), these two parcels are located on the north and south side of Martin Road between West Dublin-Granville Road
to the northeast, Sawmill Road on the west, and Reflections Drive on the east (590-158966; Northwest Civic Association)
Existing Zoning:CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3382.07, Graphics Plan To establish a Graphics Plan for a multi-tenant commercial shopping center.
Proposal: To establish a Graphics Plan for a multi-tenant commercial shopping center.
Applicant(s): Gallas Zadeh Development LLC 245 East 1st Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): FB Festival Center LLC 4145 Powell Road Powell, Ohio 43065
Attorney/Agent: Underhill and Hodge LLC c/o David Hodge 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120 New
Albany, Ohio 43054
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: GC26-035
Location: 5730 SILVER FALLS ST. (43016), located at the southwest corner of Cross River Falls Boulevard and Hayden Run Boulevard ((legal description); Hayden Run West Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: NC, Neighborhood Center District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3382.07, Graphics Plan To establish a Graphics Plan
Proposal: To establish a graphics plan.
Applicant(s): Jim McFarland 5765 Boucher Drive, Suite A Orient, OH 43146
Property Owner(s): Paddock Owner, LLC 230 West Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215
Attorney/Agent: None.
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: GC26-037
Location: 959 PARSONS AVE. (43206), located on the southwest corner of Parsons Avenue and East
Whittier Street (010-002126; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UCT, Urban Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 34.G.20.060, Graphic Standards To allow automatic changeable copy
in the UCT, Urban Center District.
Proposal: To reface the existing pole sign with updated branding and to add automatic changeable copy
for fuel prices.
Applicant(s): Sign Stop, LLC c/o Greg Bunger 808 Distribution Drive Columbus, Ohio 43228
Property Owner(s): KK Sunoco Inc. 959 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources c/o Rebecca Green 84 Skyline Drive Ashville, Ohio 43130
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov