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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus May 28, 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
MAY 28, 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, MAY 28, 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.: BZA22-135
Location: 536 CLINE ST. (43206), located on the north side of Cline Street, approximately 350 feet west of
Parsons Avenue (010-053545; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.29, Parking space to reduce the parking space size from 18 x 9 feet to 18
x 8.67 feet 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted. To reduce the minimum side yard requirement from 5 feet to 2
feet on the east side of the dwelling. 3332.25, Maximum side yard required To reduce the maximum side yard from
10 feet to 7 feet. 3312.43, Maneuvering To reduce the maneuvering area from 20 feet to 13 feet
Proposal: To legitimize an existing three-unit dwelling and parking area.
Applicant(s): 536 Cline LLC, c/o Mitchell Levine 774 Bedford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, 614-645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: BZA23-067
Location: 2281 SULLIVANT AVE (43223), located on the southeast corner of Sullivant Avenue and South
Highland Avenue (010-044351; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3372.607(C), Landscaping and screening. To allow a dumpster to be located in
front of the principal building.
Proposal: To legitimize a dumpster location.
Applicant(s): Abbas Azizi LLC 2281 Sullivant Ave Columbus,Ohio 43223
Attorney/Agent: Gillett Law, C/O Gary Gillett 175 3rd St, Suite 1010 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Fuel Plus INC. 4191 Orders Road. Grove City, Ohio 43123
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: BZA23-086
Location: 2100 ADVANCE AVE. (43207), located on the east side of Advance Avenue, approximately 540 feet
south of Universal Road (010-005984; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking. To reduce the minimum number of parking spaces
required from 127 to 65. 3321.01, Dumpster area. To not provide dumpster screening.
Proposal: To utilize 27,708 square feet of the existing parking lot as outdoor storage.
Applicant(s): DSA Architects c/o Chris Vallette 72 Mill Street Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Attorney/Agent: Jeffery Willis, Atty. 1600 Universal Road Columbus, Ohio 43207
Property Owner(s): LA Transport LTD. 2100 Advance Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43207
Planner: Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: BZA23-105
Location: 3245 E. 5TH AVE. (43219), located on the south side of East 5th Avenue, opposite Krumm Avenue
(010-045246 plus 13 others; East Columbus Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance/Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3392.12, Prohibited location To reduce the residential buffer for
an impound lot from 600 feet to 90 feet. 3392.10, Performance requirements To allow for the operation of an
impound lot in an open area enclosed by a transparent fence and without paving all driveways, access corridors, and
customer and employee parking. 3363.19(C), Location requirements To reduce the residential buffer for an
impound lot from 600 feet to 90 feet. 3363.24(A),Building lines in an M-manufacturing district To reduce the
building setback from 25 feet to 7 feet. 3363.41(A), Storage To reduce the residential buffer for open storage of
vehicles from 100 feet to 35 feet. 3363.41(B), Storage To reduce the residential buffer for a vehicle salvage yard
from 600 feet to 130 feet and reduce the street/property line setback for such use from 30 feet to 0 feet. 3312.21(A),
Landscaping and screening To allow for 30 parking spaces with no shade trees provided where 3 would be
required. 3312.27, Parking setback line To reduce the parking setback from 25 feet to 2 feet. 3389.07, Impound lot,
junk yard or salvage yard To grant a special permit to establish an impound lot.
Proposal: To establish a vehicle towing, impounding, and storage lot.
Applicant(s): Calkar, LLC c/o Donald T. Plank 411 East Town Street, Fl. 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Donald T. Plank, Atty. 411 East Town Street, Fl. 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Calkar, LLC 3245 East Fifth Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: BZA24-024
Location: 1392 DOTEN AVE. (43212), located on the east side of Doten Avenue, approximately 100 feet north
of Thornwood Place (010-062575; 5th by Northwest).
Existing Zoning: R4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.38, Private Garage To increase the height of a detached garage from 15
feet to 21 feet 10 inches.
Proposal: To construct a new detached garage.
Applicant(s): David Neill 1392 Doten Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212
Attorney/Agent: Robert Pomante 3392 Trabue Road Columbus, Ohio 43204
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, 614-645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: BZA24-031
Location: 2101-2103 AVALON PL. (43219), located on the south side of Avalon Place, approximately 15 feet
west of Ross Avenue (010-063283, 010-042085; North Central Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.26 (C)(3), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the minimum side
yard from 5 feet tot 3 feet on the east side of parcel 010-063283 and the west side of parcel 010-042085.
3312.13, Driveway To reduce the shared drive width from 10 feet to 5 feet on each parcel. 3312.25, Maneuvering
To allow maneuvering across parcel lines. 3312.49. Required parking To reduce the number of required parking
spaces from 4 to 2 per lot.
Proposal: To construct 2 two-unit dwellings.
Applicant(s): Cody Rodgers 290 Mill Street Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Attorney/Agent: Mark Olson, Arch. 529 South Lazelle Street, Unit B Columbus, Ohio 43206
Property Owner(s): Central Ohio Community Improvement Corp. 845 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: BZA24-033
Location: 1619 SULLIVANT AVE (43223), located on the south side of Sullivant Avenue, approximately 150
feet south of Ryan Avenue (010-029321; Grater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: AR-1, Apartment Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required Parking To reduce the required number of parking spaces
from 2 to 0
Proposal: To construct a single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Sullivant Avenue Holdings, c/o, Chris Knoppe 850 Twin Rivers Dr. PO Box 2018
Columbus, Ohio
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: BZA24-034
Location: 1501 E. 26TH AVE. (43211), located on the south side of East 26th Avenue, approximately 460 feet
west of Billiter Road (010-060273; South Linden Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.27, Rear yard To reduce the rear yard from 25% to 15%.
Proposal: To construct a new single-unit dwelling
Applicant(s): Mayo Makinde 2024 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211
Attorney/Agent: Kelton Waller 32 N. 17th Street Columbus, Ohio 43203
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
09. Application No.: BZA24-037
Location: 581 CRESTVIEW RD. (43202), located at the terminus of Crestview Road, approximately 640 feet
east of Summit Street (010-048622; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.13 , R-3 area district requirements To reduce the lot area from 5,000
square feet to 4,511 square feet. 3332.05 (A)(4), Area district lot width requirements To reduce the lot width from
50 feet to 40 feet. 3332.19 - Fronting To allow a dwelling to not front a public street.
Proposal: To split a lot and construct a single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Timothy C. Hawk 1215 Westwood Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212
Attorney/Agent: None.
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
10. Application No.: BZA24-036
Location: 33 E. FRANKFORT ST. (43214), located at the southeast corner of South Pearl Street and East
Frankfort Avenue (010-054727; German Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.18 (D), Basis of Computing Area To increase the allowable lot coverage
from 50% to 58%. 3332.26(E), Private Garage To decrease the setback for a garage from 3 feet to 1 foot. 3332.21,
Building Line To reduce the building setback from 10 feet to 0 feet along E. Frankfort Street. 3332.26, Minimum
Side Yard To reduce the minimum side yard from 5 feet to 1 foot along Pearl Street. 3332.27, Rear Yard To reduce
the minimum rear yard from 25%(546.75 square feet) to 9% (208.74 square feet). 3321.05(A)(2), Vision Clearance
To allow a 5 foot tall wall to remain within the vision clearance triangle for the existing driveway. 3321.05(B)(1),
Vision Clearance To reduce the vision clearance distance from 10 feet to 0 feet for the corner of Frankfort and
Pearl.
Proposal: To construct a new detached garage.
Applicant(s): Juliet A. Bullock 4886 Olentangy Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43214
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Michael Tutko 33 E. Frankfort Street Columbus, Ohio 43206
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
11. Application No.: BZA24-038
Location: 116 W. LAKEVIEW AVE. (43202), located on the north side of West Lakeview Avenue, approximately
880 feet west of North High Street (010-001085; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements To reduce the minimum
width of a lot from 50 feet to 28 feet for the western parcel and to 43 feet for the eastern parcel.
Proposal: To split the existing lot in two to allow for construction of a single-unit residence on the resulting lot.
Applicant(s): Benjamin DeBacco 266 East Dunedin Road Columbus, Ohio 43214
Attorney/Agent: Juliet Bullock 4886 Olentangy Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43202
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Steven Smedley, 614-645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
12. Application No.: BZA24-039
Location: 400 W. FIRST AVE. (43201), located on the north side of West 1st Avenue, approximately 120 feet
east of Pennsylvania Avenue (010-004190; Harrison West Area Society).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.21 (F), Building lines To reduce the building setback from 15.5 feet to
11.7 feet. 3332.25, Maximum side yards required To reduce the maximum side yard from 4 feet 8 inches to 3 feet 4
inches. 3332.26 (C), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the minimum side yard from 5 feet to 1 foot 8 inches.
Proposal: To split a lot and construct a two-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Constantine and Petra Souhleris 9171 Indian Mound Road Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Attorney/Agent: Juliet Bullock, Architect 4886 Olentangy Boulevard. Columbus, Ohio 43214
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614)645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
13. Application No.: BZA24-040
Location: 1570 FRANKLIN AVE. (43205), located on the north side of Franklin Avenue, approximately 150 feet
east of Kelton Avenue (010-000004; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.38(G), Private garage To increase the height of a detached garage from
15 feet to 21.5 feet.
Proposal: To construct a new detached garage.
Applicant(s): Gary Janchenko 1570 Franklin Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43205
Attorney/Agent: Shawn McNeil 331 Charleston Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43214
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
14. Application No.: BZA24-043
Location: 1155 N CASSADY AVE. (43219), located on the west side of Cassady Avenue, approximately 200 feet
south of Johnstown Rd (010-126701, 010-137426, 010-126788, 010-126796; No Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3363.41(A), Storage To reduce the setback of storage materials from a
residentially zoned district from 100 feet to 50 feet.
Proposal: To allow a trailer storage lot.
Applicant(s): Fisher Holdings Company, LLC 8616 Euclid Chardon Rd. Kritland, Ohio 44094
Attorney/Agent: Jack Reynolds, Atty 37 W Broad Street Suite 460 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
15. Application No.: BZA24-045
Location: 1071 BEECHVIEW DR. N. (43085), located on the south side of Beechview Drive North,
approximately 400 feet west of Stuart Lane (610-118426; Northwest Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: RRR, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.25, Maximum side yard To reduce the combined side yard from 21 feet 3
inches to 17 feet 11 inches. 3332.26 , Minimum side yard To reduce the minimum side yard from 7 feet 6 inches to
5 feet 5 inches on the western side of the property.
Proposal: To construct an addition to an existing single-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Rich and Julie Hunt 1071 N. Beechview Drive Columbus, Ohio 43085
Attorney/Agent: Todd Parker, Architect PO Box 86 New Albany, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov