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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus May 27, 2025 Graphics Commission Meeting
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 27, 2025
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, MAY 27, 2025 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.
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. https://www.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services/Boards-and-Commissions/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustment or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Public Hearings Section at 614-645-4522.
01. Application No.: BZA24-125
Location: 1361 CRISFIELD DR. (43204), located on the southwest corner of Crisfield Drive and Medoma Drive
(570-202195; West Scioto Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3321.05(A)(2); Vision clearance To allow a fence taller than two and one-half
feet in height and 100% opacity to be located in a required yard along Crisfield Drive and Medoma Drive. 3332.21;
Building lines To reduce the building setback for a shed along Medoma Drive from 25’ to 13’.
Proposal: To legitimize the location of a fence.
Applicant(s): Philip and Michelle Walden 1361 Crisfield Drive Columbus, Ohio 43204
Attorney/Agent: Jackson Reynolds, Atty. 37 West Broad Street, Suite 460 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: BZA24-128
Location: 1389 CRISFIELD DR. (43204), located on the northwest corner of Crisfield Drive and Vasalboro Way
(570-202187; West Scioto Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R2, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3321.05(A)(2); Vision clearance To allow a fence taller than two and one-half
feet in height and 100% opacity to be located in a required yard having vehicular access to a street. 3321.05 (B)(2);
Vision Clearance To allow a fence to encroach into the 30 x 30 vision triangle (8 feet).
Proposal: To legitimize the location of a fence.
Applicant(s): Lisa Tompkins 1389 Crisfield Drive Columbus, Ohio 43204
Attorney/Agent: Jack B. Reynolds III 37 W. Broad Street, Suite 460 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Phillip And Elizabeth Bowen 1389 Crisfield Drive Columbus, Ohio 43204
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: BZA24-177
Location: 3690 FISHINGER BLVD. (43026), located on the southeast side of Fishinger Boulevard,
approximately 500 feet south of Ridge Mill Drive (COA; West Scioto Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required parking To reduce the minimum required number of parking
spaces from 573 to 443 spaces.
Proposal: To construct a fast food restaurant.
Applicant(s): Chick-Fil-A c/o Shaun Walker 5200 Buffington Road Atlanta, Georgia 30349
Attorney/Agent: Sarah Kramer, PE 1203 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Property Owner(s): Skip Weiler 10 North High Street, Suite 401 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: BZA25-025
Location: 1201 E. WHITTIER ST. (43206), located on the south side of East Whittier Street, approximately 104
feet west of Lockbourne Road (010-051769; South Side Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: AR-1, Apartment Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.12, R-4 area district requirements To reduce the lot area from 6,000
square feet to 4,137 square feet 3333.23(d), Minimum side yard permitted To reduce the east and west side yards
from 5 feet to 3 feet.
Proposal: To construct a 2-unit dwelling
Applicant(s): Dream Living LLC 6956 E. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43213
Attorney/Agent: Brenda Parker, Architect 405 N. Front Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): City of Columbus Land Bank 845 Parsons Avenue Columbus Ohio, 43206
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: BZA25-026
Location: 283 DAKOTA AVE. (43223), located on the west side of Dakota Avenue, approximately 250 feet north
of Sullivant Avenue (010-032110; Franklinton Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R2-F, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.49, Required Parking To reduce the required number of parking spaces
from 4 to 3. 3332.26, Building Lines To reduce the south side yard from 5 feet to 0 feet. 3312.25, Maneuvering
To reduce the maneuvering area from 20 feet to 16 feet.
Proposal: To convert a single-unit dwelling into a two-unit dwelling.
Applicant(s): Paul Navarro 4103 Jonquil Street Columbus, Ohio 43224
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: BZA25-028
Location: 2729 SAWBURY BLVD (43235), located on the south side of Sawbury Boulevard, approximately 623
feet east of Sawmill Road. (590-187908; Far Northwest Coalition).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3389.12 Portable Building To grant a Special Permit for a Portable
Building.
Proposal: To allow a Portable Building used as a food truck to remain on site overnight.
Applicant(s): Fernando Osorio 23678 Sunladen Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43235
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Dublin Billingsley LLC, c/o Bary Chan 2696 Billingsley Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43235
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: BZA25-029
Location: 162 E. NORTH BROADWAY (43214), located on the north side of E. North Broadway, approximately
850 feet west of Calumet Street (010-052366; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-3, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3332.38, Private garage To increase the height of a detached accessory building
from 15 feet to 19 feet and 1 inch.
Proposal: To construct a shed.
Applicant(s): Brad and Jamee Parish 162 E. North Broadway St. Columbus, OH 43214
Attorney/Agent: None
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: BZA25-032
Location: 1041 SUMMIT ST. (43201), located at the northeast corner of Summit Street and East 3rd Avenue
(010-008895; Italian Village Commission).
Existing Zoning: R-4, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3312.21(D)(1), Landscaping and screening To not provide a 4-foot wide
screening buffer. 3312.27, Parking setback line To reduce the minimum parking setback along East 3rd Avenue
from 25 feet to 20 feet. 3321.01, Dumpster area. To allow a dumpster to be located in a required side yard. 3332.28,
Side or rear yard obstruction To allow two parking spaces to encroach into the 5-foot minimum north side yard.
Proposal: A retail food and beverage business.
Applicant(s): Italian Village Market, LLC; c/o Molly Gwin 250 West Street, Ste 700 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Molly Gwin, Atty. 250 West Street, Ste 700 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Property Owner(s): Italian Village Market, LLC 1041 Summit Street Columbus, Ohio 43201
Planner: Jamie Freise, (614) 645-6350; JFFreise@Columbus.gov
09. Application No.: BZA25-041
Location: 6611 BROUGHTON AVE. (43213), located on the south side of Broughton Ave, approximately 500
feet east of McCormick Boulevard (010-241763; Far East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: M-2, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3367.29(b)(2), Storage To reduce the open storage setback along Brice Road
from 125 feet to 90 feet.
Proposal: To allow open storage in advance of the building setback.
Applicant(s): Gudenkauf LLC 2679 McKinley Avenue Columbus, Ohio
Attorney/Agent: David Hodge, Attorney, Underhill and Hodge LLC 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 260 New
Albany, Ohio 43054
Property Owner(s): Bouthton Investments LLC 3 Easton Oval, Suite 120 Columbus, Ohio 43219
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov