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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus October 21, 2025, 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 21, 2025
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 21, 2025 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 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/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services/Boards-and-Commissions/Graphics-Commission-Meetings> or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Council Activities Section at 614-645-4522.
01. Application No.: GC25-030
Location: 2725 W. BROAD ST. (43204), located at the southwest corner of West Broad Street and
South Harris Avenue. (010-056536; Greater Hilltop Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UCT, Urban Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): G.20.060(B) To allow automatic changeable copy signage in a
mixed-use district. 3377.24(B), Wall signs for individual uses To increase the allowable square footage
from 14.8 square feet to 22.5 square feet on the west elevation of the canopy.
Proposal: The installation of 2 total LED fuel pricing signs, one each on the east and west elevations of
the gas canopy.
Applicant(s): 2725 W Broad St., LLC 2725 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43204
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: C & B Sign Service, c/o Lori Williams 5105 River Valley Road Milford, Ohio 45150
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: GC25-040
Location: 595 1/2 S. 3RD ST. (43215), located at the northwest corner of South 3rd Street and Willow
Street (010-053170; German Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3376.09(A)(4), Permanent signs for other uses in residential
districts. To increase the height of a projecting sign from 6 feet to 14 feet.
Proposal: To install a two-sided projecting sign.
Applicant(s): Sarah Irvin Clark 256 Reinhard Avenue Columbus, Ohio, 43206
Property Owner(s): Mohawk Properties, LLC 2555 34th Street NE Canton, Ohio 44705
Attorney/Agent: Morrison Sign Company 2757 Scioto Parkway Columbus, Ohio, 43221
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: GC25-043
Location: 4130 E. 5TH AVE. (43219), located at the terminus of North James Road (010-291462; No
Neighborhood Group).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.24(B), Wall signs for individual uses To increase the
maximum permitted sign area from 285 sq. ft. to 1,533.5 sq. ft.
Proposal: To install a new wall sign above the hanger doors directed towards the runway.
Applicant(s): Signature Aviation 13485 Veterans Way, Suite 600 Orlando, Florida 32827
Property Owner(s): 4300 Venture 34910 LLC PO Box 24550 Columbus, Ohio 43224
Attorney/Agent: Sign Service Pro c/o Christina Gregory 6 South State Route 202 Troy, Ohio 45373
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: GC25-044
Location: 1665 W. 5th AVE. (43212), located on the south side of West 5th Avenue, approximately 150
west of Ashland Avenue (010-065266; 5th by Northwest Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UGN, Urban General District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3375.15 (B, C), Banner standards To increase the display time from
30 days to indefinite, and to increase the area from 16 square feet to 80 square feet.
Proposal: To install an 80 square foot banner.
Applicant(s): Ohio Designer Caftsmen, INC 1665 W. 5th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Rebecca Green, Agent 84 Skyline Drive South Bloomfield, OH 43103
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: GC25-045
Location: 2840 JOHNSTOWN RD. (43219), located on the northeast corner of Johnstown Road and
Stelzer Road (445-292139; No Neighborhood Group).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3377.15(C), Ground signs requiring graphics plan approval
To establish a Graphics Plan to allow directional ground signs as well as the existing signs with
previously approved variances.
Proposal: To repeal and replace the existing Graphics Plan to include new directional signs as well as
existing signs to remain.
Applicant(s): Sheetz, Inc. 630 Morrison Road, Suite 150 Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Property Owner(s): COMO OHIO LLC 3201 Woodbine Drive Columbia, Missouri 65203
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources c/o Rebecca Green 74 Glen Drive Worthington, Ohio 43085
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov