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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus March 24, 2026, Board of Zoning Adjustment 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
March 24, 2026
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, March 24, 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 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.: BZA25-128
Location: 2013 - 2019 E. 5th AVE. (43219), located at the southwest corner of E. 5th Avenue and
Brentnell Avenue (010-081775, 010-081776; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements To reduce the lot width
on the western parcel from 50 feet to 42 feet. 3332.15, R-4 area district requirements To reduce the lot
area on the western parcel from 7,500 square feet to 5,040 square feet. 3312.49, Required parking To
reduce the number of required parking spaces from 12 to 6.
Proposal: To construct two Three-unit dwellings.
Applicant(s): Gary Dunn 3060 Abbey Knoll Dr Lewis Center, Ohio
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): City of Columbus 845 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: BZA25-130
Location: 2482-2488 DEMING AVE (43202), located on the east side of Deming Avenue, approximately
85 feet south of East Tompkins Street (010-024288; University Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the required number of
parking spaces from two to zero for the southwest parcel and from four to two for the northern parcel.
3332.05, Area district lot width requirements To reduce the required lot width from 50 feet to 36.5 feet for
the southwest parcel and southeast parcel and from 50 feet to 32.6 feet for the northern parcel.
3332.14, R2F area district requirements To reduce the required lot area from 6,000 square feet to 2,156
square feet for the southwest parcel, from 6,000 square feet to 2,406 square feet for the southeast
parcel, and from 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit to 2,041 square feet per dwelling unit for the
northern parcel. 3332.19, Fronting To allow the southeast parcel to not front on a public street. 3332.27
3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the required rear yard from 25 percent to 12 percent for the southeast
parcel. 3325.801, Maximum lot coverage To increase the maximum lot coverage from 25 percent (602
square feet) to 36 percent (855 square feet) for the southwest parcel, from 25 percent (539 square feet)
to 28 percent (592 square feet) for the southeast parcel, and from 25 percent (539 square feet) to 28
percent (592 square feet) for the northern parcel. 3325.805, Maximum floor area ratio To increase the
maximum floor area ratio from 0.40 to 0.55 for the southwest parcel and from 0.40 to 0.95 for the
northern parcel.
Proposal: To split the lot into three parcels and construct a two-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Samuel Darland 578 Milford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43202
Attorney/Agent: Brenda Parker, Agent 930 Northwest Blvd Columbus, Ohio 43212
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: BZA25-132
Location: 4255 N. HIGH ST. (43214), located on the west side of North High Street, approximately 140 feet south
of West Cooke Road (010-094064; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UGN-1, Urban General District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): E.20.040(D), Building Form To reduce the first-floor ceiling height from 12
feet to 8 feet 10 inches. E.20.040(F), Façade To reduce the ground floor façade transparency from 60% to 41%.
Proposal: To construct a 1,531 square foot addition to the front of an existing building for the relocation of a
pediatric dentist.
Applicant(s): Jillian Gray 148 Amazon Place Columbus, Ohio 43214
Attorney/Agent: Troy Reynolds, Engineer PO Box 360445 Columbus, Ohio 43236
Property Owner(s): EJ Gray Property Management, LLC 4255 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43214
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: BZA25-135
Location: 3998 GRAND BEND DR. (43125), located on the north side of Grand Bend Drive, approximately 175
feet east of Elk Run Court (530-201743; Far South Columbus Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2-F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.38, Private garage To increase the allowable area dedicated to garage
space from 1,283 square feet to 1,643 square feet.
Proposal: To construct a new single-unit dwelling with attached and detached garage.
Applicant(s): Jose Garcia 2261 Cardston Drive Columbus, OH 43232
Attorney/Agent: Ugo Nwoke 39 East Main Street New Albany, OH 43054
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: BZA25-137
Location: 1044-1052 CAMPBELL AVE. (43223), located on the north side of Campbell Avenue, approximately
70 feet west of Dakota Avenue (010-007487, 010-024917, and 010-006493; Franklinton Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the required number of parking spaces
from 2 to 0 for parcel one and from 6 to 4 for parcel two. 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements To
reduce the lot width from 50 feet to 38 feet for parcel 1 and 42 feet for parcel 2. 3332.15, R-4 area district
requirements To reduce the required lot area from 5,000 square feet to 4,548 square feet for parcel 1 and from 7,500
square feet to 5,011 square feet for parcel 2. 332.21, Building lines To reduce the building setback from 25 feet to
12.9 feet for parcel 1 and parcel 2. 3332.25(A)(2), Required side yards To reduce the required side yard setback
from 5 feet to 2 feet for an ADU and to 3.3 feet for a 3-unit dwelling. 3332.25(A)(3), Required side yards To
reduce the required side yard setback from 3 feet to .9 feet for parcel 1. 3332.25(B), Required side yards To
reduce the combined side yards from 8.4 feet to 6.6 feet for a 3-unit dwelling.
Proposal: To construct a 3-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Abdallah Aljacksy P.O. Box 193 Hilliard, OH 43026
Attorney/Agent: Daniel Mayer 1200 Chambers Road Columbus, OH 43212
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: BZA25-147
Location: 4923 SAWMILL RD. (43235), located on the west side of Sawmill Road, approximately 110 feet north
of Crown Ridge Boulevard (590-164587; Northwest Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: R, Rural District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.38(F)(2), Private garage To increase the maximum permitted size of a
garage from 450 square feet to 970 square feet.
Proposal: To construct a 600 square foot addition to the existing detached garage.
Applicant(s): Rick Watts 5900 Roche Drive Columbus, Ohio 43229
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Eric Haller 4923 Sawmill Road Columbus, Ohio 43235
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: BZA25-148
Location: 267 REINHARD AVE. (43206), located on the southwest corner of Reinhard Avenue and Blackberry
Alley (010-000685; German Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area To increase maximum allowable lot
coverage from 50% to 51%. 3332.25(B)(3), Total combined side yards To reduce the total combined side yards
from 6 feet to 3.1 feet. 3332.25(A)(3), Minimum side yard required To reduce the eastern side yard setback from 3
feet to 0.1 feet (existing). 3332.27 Rear Yard To reduce the required rear yard from 25% of the total lot area to
5.8% (previously approved under V92-183).
Proposal: To replace an existing fence in the same location and construct a new covered patio, paver patio, and
wooden stairs.
Applicant(s): Dave Fox Design Build c/o Evan Little 3505 West Dublin-Granville Road Columbus, Ohio 43235
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Jennifer Barnes 267 Reinhard Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: BZA25-158
Location: 3542 LINDSTROM DR. (43228), located at the southeast corner of Rosburg Drive and Lindstrom
Drive (570-221176; West Scioto Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: L-R-2, Limited Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3321.05, Vision clearance To reduce the setback for a privacy fence in a
required yard from 25 feet to 9 feet.
Proposal: To legitimize a fence.
Applicant(s): Cody Titus 3542 Lindstrom Drive Columbus, OH 43228
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
09. Application No.: BZA25-159
Location: 8000 E. BROAD ST. (43068), located on the north side of East Broad Street between North Waggoner
Road and Meijer Drive. (515-254556; Far East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): E.20.080C, Building Placement To increase the maximum permitted front
setback from 25 feet to 43.5 feet. 3312.11, Drive-up stacking area To reduce the number of required stacking
spaces from 9 spaces to 6 spaces. E.20.080(F), Facade Transparency To reduce the minimum Facade Transparency
for a Non-Residential use from 60% to 25%.
Proposal: To construct an oil and tire service center.
Applicant(s): Express Oil c/o Tyler Hendon 1880 Southpark Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35244
Attorney/Agent: Matt Poindexter, Engineer 4100 Regent Street, Suite M Columbus, Ohio 43219
Property Owner(s): Meijer Store LP 2350 3 Mile Road NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
10. Application No.: BZA25-163
Location: 1815 WOODLAND AVE. (43219), located on the west side of Woodland Avenue across from Jermain
Drive. (010-108671; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: L-C-4, Limited Commercial & R-2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.21(A)(2), Landscaping and screening To provide the required parking lot
trees throughout the site, rather than being located within the parking lot.
Proposal: To bring a previously approved event center into compliance.
Applicant(s): Property Owner
Attorney/Agent: Jackson B. Reynolds, Atty. 172 E. State St., Suite 550 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): NJEH Real Estate LLC 4290 Macsway Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43232
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
11. Application No.: BZA25-165
Location: 850 OAK ST. (43205), located at the northwest corner of Douglass Street and Oak Street (010-056983;
Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: ARLD, Apartment Residential Limited District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the required number of parking spaces
from 7 to 0.
Proposal: Change of use from a single-unit dwelling to a 10-resident Shared Living Facility.
Applicant(s): Tyra Martin 7185 E. Main Street, #992 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Betty Crafter 1769 Clifton Avenue, Apt. 5 Columbus, OH 43204
Planner: Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
12. Application No.: BZA25-169
Location: 1010 E. DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD. (43229), located on the north side of East Dublin Granville Road,
approximately 300 feet east of Boardwalk Street. (010-300591; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: RAC, Regional Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): E.20.090 (C), Building Placement To reduce the total length of the facade on
the south side from 70% to 15% E.20.080(F), Transparency To reduce the ground floor transparency from 60% to
30%
Proposal: To construct an eating and drinking establishment.
Applicant(s): Meyer Foods Management CO, c/o Dave Perry 411 E. Town St, Floor 1 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Donald Plank 411 E. Town St., Floor 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Sig 100 Edge LLC, c/o Jason Linsscott 5607 Glenridge Dr. NE, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30342
Planner: Adam Trimmer, 614-645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
13. Application No.: BZA26-003
Location: 2886 STELZER RD (43219), located at the southeast corner of Stelzer Road and McCutcheon Road.
(520-122666; Northeast Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.25, Maneuvering To reduce maneuvering from 20 feet to 0 feet for 13
parking spaces. 3312.49, Parking Space To reduce the number of parking spaces from 14 to 13.
Proposal: To split a lot and construct an eating and drinking establishment.
Applicant(s): Banker Development, LLC c/o David Perry 411 E Town St, Fl 1 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Donald Plank 411 E Town St, Fl 2 Columbus, OH 43215
Property Owner(s): 2900 Stelzer Rd, LLC c/o Ori Nahum 1221 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1400 Miami, FL 33131
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
14. Application No.: BZA25-171
Location: 1256 RAND AVE. (43227), located on the northeast corner of Rand Avenue and Livingston Avenue
(010-137576; Mideast Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: AR-1, Apartment Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3321.05, Vision clearance To reduce the vision clearance triangle from 30 feet
by 30 feet to 8 feet by 4.8 feet.
Proposal: To replace an apartment complex identification sign.
Applicant(s): Paul E. Kiebler, IV 200 Park Ave, Ste 410 Orange Village, Ohio 44122
Attorney/Agent: Eric Steele 200 Park Ave, Ste 410 Orange Village, Ohio 44122
Property Owner(s): Colonial Village Owner Apts, LLC 200 Park Ave, Ste 410 Orange Village, Ohio 44122
Planner: Adam Trimmer, 614-645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
15. Application No.: BZA26-002
Location: 522 E. SYCAMORE ST. (43206), located on the north side of East Sycamore Street, approximately
300 feet west of Parsons Avenue (010-027838; Columbus Southside Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the required number of parking spaces
from two to one. 3332.21, Building lines To reduce the setback of primary dwelling from 10 feet to 7 feet.
3332.25(A)(3), Maximum side yards permitted To reduce the minimum side yard setback from 3 feet to 0.67 feet at
the west side of the proposed ADU and to conform with the existing main dwelling setback. 3332.25(B)(3),
Maximum side yards permitted To reduce the minimum combined side yard setback from 6 feet to 5.17 feet for the
ADU. 3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the required rear yard from 25 percent to 22 percent for the primary dwelling.
3332.355(C)(3), Rear yard obstruction To increase rear yard coverage from 45 percent to 54 percent.
Proposal: To construct an ADU.
Applicant(s): Andrew Angelo 522 East Sycamore Street Columbus, Ohio 43206
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
16. Application No.: BZA26-005
Location: 4280 MACSWAY AVE. (43231), located on the north side of Macsway Avenue, approximately 220
feet east of Kimberly Parkway East (010-192436; Mideast Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.09, Aisle To reduce the drive aisle width from 20 feet to 19 feet.
E.20.080 (G), On-Site Parking To allow a parking and circulation area between the principle building and the
right-of-way.
Proposal: To relocate a dumpster and enclose an electrical transformer.
Applicant(s): Raed Suleiman 4280 Macsway Ave. Columbus, OH 43231
Attorney/Agent: Melva C. Williams-Argaw, Architect 166 Mayfair Blvd. Columbus, OH 43213
Property Owner(s): 4280 Macsway Avenue LLC 11046 Garrett Dr. Orland Park, IL 60467
Planner: Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
17. Application No.: BZA26-008
Location: 4445 SESSIL CT (43229), located on the north side of Sessil Court, east of Cherry Bottom Road (600-
213926; Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord Panel).
Existing Zoning: PUD-2, Planned Unit Development District.
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3345.07, Contents of application for establishment of PUD To reduce the r
yard building line from 25 feet to 15 feet.
Proposal: To construct a 16-foot by 12-foot screened porch to the rear of the house.
Applicant(s): Suncraft Corporation, Inc. c/o James Knox 122 W. Johnstown Road Columbus, Ohio 43230
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Kevin and Sandra Adkins 4445 Sessil Court Columbus, Ohio 43230
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov