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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus February 18, 2025 Graphics Commission Meeting
Contact Name: Jamie Freise
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350
Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov
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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, and Article 15 of the City Codes.
The City Graphics Commission will hold a public hearing on the following zoning applications on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 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.: GC24-045
Location: 1025 ALUM CREEK DR. (43209), located on the west side of Alum Creek Drive, approximately 400
feet south of Livingston Avenue (010-015233; Livingston Avenue Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3382.07, Graphics plan To establish a Graphics Plan.
Proposal: To establish a new graphics plan for multiple wall, roof and menu board signs.
Applicant(s): Travis Evans 555 Edgar Waldo Way Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Ingram Family LTD P.O. Box 1498 Columbus, Ohio 43216
Attorney/Agent: Branham Sign Co. Inc., c/o Stanley W. Young III 127 Cypress Street Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: GC24-046
Location: 1535 GEORGESVILLE RD. (43228), located at the northwest corner of Georgesville Road and
Boltonfield Street (570-122800; Westland Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.10. Permanent on-premises ground signs To increase the graphic area of a
ground sign from 92 sq.ft. to 144 sq.ft. 3377.11(C), Tenant panels and changeable copy To increase the portion of a
ground sign utilized to display tenant panels and changeable copy from 50% to 83%. 3377.27(C), Temporary on-
premises signs; General provisions To increase the height of a temporary sign from 8 feet to 11 feet.
Proposal: A ground and temporary signage.
Applicant(s): Skilken Gold 4270 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio 43230
Property Owner(s): Dixon Daugherty, LLC 836 Lower Valley Pike New Carlisle, Ohio 45344
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources, c/o Rebecca Green 74 Glen Drive Worthington, Ohio 43085
Planner: Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: GC24-048
Location: 13155 FREBIS AVE. (43206), located on the south side of Frebis Avenue, approximately 180 feet west
of Berkeley Road (010-089890; Columbus South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3376.09, Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts To allow a
ground sign in a residentially zoned district to display automatic changeable copy. 3377.08(B,1), Illumination and
special effects. To allow a ground sign in a residentially zoned district to display automatic changeable copy.
Proposal: A ground sign.
Applicant(s): Fruit of the Spirit, c/o Pastor James Benton 1355 Frebis Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov