CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting via Zoom on 6/24/2020

Agenda for the CAC Zoning & Variance Committee’s video-conference meeting on June 24, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
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  1. The Zoning and Variance Committee of the Clintonville Area Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 7:00 p.m. The committee members will meet using Zoom.
  2. Information about how to participate in the meeting is at the top of the agenda.
  3. A pdf of agenda is here.
  4. This email is a public record. Please feel free to forward it to anyone you want.

Thank you,
Stephen Hardwick, Chair
Zoning & Variance Committee
Clintonville Area Commission
hardwick.zoning@gmail.com
(614) 209-0508
Draft Agenda
Zoning & Variance Committee
Clintonville Area Commission
Columbus, Ohio
June 24, 7:00 p.m.

Notes:

  • The Committee members will meet via Zoom.
  • The meeting will be live-streamed on the CAC’s YouTube Channel.
  • Here is the registration link that the public may use. Questions or comments can be made via email to hardwick.zoning@gmail.com. I will check that email address shortly before the meeting and during the public comment period for each item on the variance agenda.

Agenda:

  1. Call to order.
  2. Approve agenda.
  3. Announcement: The next meeting of the Committee will be May 27, 2020.
  4. Consider the previous meeting’s minutes.
  5. Demolition agenda: 3387 N. High Street. DEMO2004790. Lowewindick & Sons seeks to waive the 60-day waiting period to demolish 3387 N. High Street, one of the buildings near the SE corner of North Broadway and High.
  6. Variance agenda
    1. 543 Fallis, BZA20-049. Application. Letter from neighbor. Homeowner David K. Eppard, in order to replace a garage, seeks variances to 1) reduce the require yard from 3 to 1.5’, CC3332.26(E); 2) reduce the garage to house maneuvering requirement from 20’ to 18’, CC3312.25.
    2. BZA20-047, 4655 Rustic Bridge Road. Application part 1, Application Part 2. Elevations part 1, Elevations part 2. In order to build a new addition to allow for a “1st floor handicap-accessible bedroom,” homeowner Jayne Vandenburg asks for a variance to decrease the setback from 35’ to 21’6”, CC3312.21.
    3. BZA20-046, 395-397 Crestview Road. Application. 397 R LLC asks, in order to build a 1,560 sq. ft. greenhouse, variances to 1) reduce the required parking spaces from 62 to 17 (21 spaces for the greenhouse), CC3312.49; and 2) reduce the minimum building setbacks for the greenhouse from 25’ to 1’ along Indianola as shown on the site plan, CC3356.11.
  7. Announcement: After Committee consideration, the variance applications will likely be heard by the Clintonville Area Commission via video conference on Thursday, July 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
  8. Adjournment.

Please address any questions about committee proceedings to Stephen Hardwick, Chair, hardwick.zoning@gmail.com. You can find contact information for your elected commissioner here.
Background Information:

The Zoning and Variance Committee receives and reviews all applications for rezoning, variances, graphics and other zoning adjustment appeals and special permits located in the Clintonville area. The Committee then makes a recommendation to the Clintonville Area Commission (“CAC”). The CAC’s members are elected, and the CAC serves as the official voice of the community to the City. Final decisions are made by City Council, the Board of Zoning Adjustments, the Development Commission, or the Graphics Commission.

The official webpage of the Clintonville Area Commission is here. 
Contact information for the elected commissioners is here.
A map of Commission districts is here.
The Commission’s Bylaws are here and here.
The Clintonville Neighborhood Plan is here and here.
You can find information about the City’s zoning-related agencies here.
You can look up the status of any past or pending variance application at the City’s Citizen Portal here.
You can look up the zoning status of any property on the City’s Zoning Map here.

Reposting statement from the Department of Neighborhoods & the 311 Call Center

“Mayor Ginther understands that it has been a tough, emotional and painful time for our City. He is committed that in the days and weeks to come, residents can expect clear and tangible actions regarding policing. This includes taking action on the recommendations in the Matrix Report and the Columbus Community Safety Advisory Commission.  Already, nearly two thirds of the recommendations made by the Community Safety Advisory Commission have been implemented or are in the process of being implemented.  These include:

  • Independent investigations of  internal and external discrimination complaints
  • Creation of community affairs/relations bureau and youth services unit
  • Expanded access to language services
  • Cultural competency training
  • Juvenile justice training and de-escalation with youth

Mayor Ginther has stated that a civilian review board of some type will be the top priority in negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police. He announced the formation of a work group by July 1 to develop a model for the civilian review board, with the goal of having the review board established by end of 2020.  The Mayor has also said he will request a third-party investigation into all incidents of fatal use of force and other use of force complaints and violations of Division policy that demand independent review. This recommendation will require engaging the state and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. In addition, as a follow-up to the Matrix Report, the City is evaluating the use-of-force continuum, especially as it relates to the use of spray agents to disperse crowds.

For residents who have evidence of the Columbus Division of Police using excessive force during recent protests, please send as much detail as possible to reportCPD@columbus.gov. This includes any photos, videos, or accounts. Information will be investigated by a civilian (outside the chain of command) from the Department of Public Safety’s Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Office.  This Office was created last year to address discrimination complaints.

In February, the Mayor announced his Equity Agenda which calls out racism and discrimination where it exists and his plans to address it. He is committed to working with the community to implement the agenda so that every resident in every neighborhood shares in the success of Columbus.”

News from the Columbus Department of Neighborhoods

Sharing the link (https://covid-19-response-columbus.hub.arcgis.com/) with community partners and residents.  Starting JUNE 9, 2020.  Our COVID-19 hotline can provide additional questions community members have and testing information. Social Work Helpline is also another resource clients can utilize if they need linkage and referrals. NSS team is working on updating June’s COVID19 resource list and I will send it out once it is available. And it will also be on the website (link above).

Some of the things included in our COVID-19 Resource list —

NEW TESTING SITES—Please see attached document.  This is very helpful because now we have additional testing sites where the need is high in our community. No one will be turned away for inability to pay and it is on the bus routes. (filed in documents)

IMPACT HOPE FUND Rental/Mortgage Assistance is available to residents of Columbus and Franklin Co. for emergency financial assistance. Please visit https://www.impactca.org/getinvolved/connect/impactconnect.html

SNAP Benefits: Apply online at https://benefits.ohio.gov/        

** If you have a child in kindergarten through twelfth grade in your household who was receiving free or reduced-price meals while in school, your child is eligible for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the school closure. Please read https://jfs.ohio.gov/ocomm/pdf/PEBT-flyer.pdf for additional information.

**NEW PRC Plus Rental Assistance Program effect June 1 through Sept. 30, 2020 or until funding is exhausted.

Franklin County’s Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Plus Rental Assistance program provides one-time rental assistance payments for eligible families struggling to meet rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CAC – Thursday June 4th Meeting Agenda (7pm)

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Clintonville Area Commission June 4th Meeting Agenda

7:00 p.m. Call to order & formal welcome by Chairperson White

7:05 p.m. Commissioner Introductions and District Updates

7:20 p.m. Trending topics update – Chair B.J. White

  • CAC Election Results, Vision Zero, High Water, Resolution Status, & more!

7:30 p.m. Consideration of prior meeting minutes – Khara Nemitz, Secretery

7:35 p.m. Treasurer’s Report – Kendra Carpenter, Treasurer

7:40 p.m. Katherine Cull – Neighborhood Community Liaison

7:45 p.m. Variance Agenda – Stephen Hardwick, CAC Z & V Committee Chair

  1. 280 Oakland Park, BZA20-038.  Homeowner Stephen Gunther, in order to build a 2-car garage in the same location as his current garage, seeks variances to:
    1. Increase the permissible height from 15’ to 18’ 2”, CC3332.38(G); and 2) decrease the side yard setback from 3’ to 2’10”, CC3332.26(E).
  2. 99 E. Cooke Ave. (Bishop Watterson HS), BZA20-040. The Catholic Diocese seeks variances:
    1. To reduce the required parking setback from the right-of-way line at Indian Springs Drive from 25’ to 11’. CC3312.27; and
    2. From the requirement that any parking lot containing ten or more parking spaces used during non-daylight hours to be illuminated to eliminate the requirement for light fixtures in the parking lot. CC3321.03(C)(1).
      1. Please see the detailed Agenda PDF for the various discussion points form the Zoning & Variance meeting – included with post.

8:15 p.m. 5G Tower Installation – Vice Chair David Vottero

8:30 p.m. Andrew Overbeck – North Broadway Bridge and the Olentangy Trail

  • Discussion & Proposed Letter of Support

8:40 p.m. Open Discussion & Public Comment

8:50 p.m. Meeting Adjourned

Facebook Event Link: CAC June 4th Meeting – Facebook Link

Blueprint Construction Updates:
Blueprint Columbus has recently updated their website with an interactive map. Once you land on the website,
you can type in your home address and learn more about impending projects that are near you.
http://columbus.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f16b492055874c70a3260809c0a3d0d8
Please sign up for emailed updates at https://www.blueprintneighborhoods.com/contactus/ For questions, concerns, or comments, you may email the Blueprint Columbus directly at blueprint@columbus.gov
Please note that construction schedules are subject to change due to weather, site issues, etc.

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday May 27th at 7pm

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CAC Zoning & Variance Committee Meeting

Agenda:

  1. Call to order.
  2. Approve agenda.
  3. Announcement: The next meeting of the Committee will be May 27, 2020.
  4. Consider the previous meeting’s minutes.
  5. Variance agenda:
    1. 280 Oakland Park, BZA20-038. Homeowner Stephen Gunther, in order to build a 2-car garage in the same location as his current garage, seeks variances to: 1) increase the permissible height from 15’ to 18’ 2”, CC3332.38(G); and 2) decrease the side yard setback from 3” to 2’10”, CC3332.26(E).
    2. 99 E. Cooke Ave. (Bishop Watterson HS), BZA20-040. The Catholic Diocese seeks variances: 1) to reduce the required parking setback from the right-of-way line at Indian Springs Drive from 25’ to 11’. CC3312.27; and 2) from the requirement that any parking lot containing ten or more parking spaces used during non-daylight hours to be illuminated to eliminate the requirement for light fixtures in the parking lot. CC3321.03(C)(1).
  6. Announcement: After Committee consideration, the variance applications will likely be heard by the Clintonville Area Commission via video conference on Thursday, June 4, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
  7. Adjournment.

Please address any questions about committee proceedings to Stephen Hardwick, Chair, hardwick.zoning@gmail.com. You can find contact information for your elected commissioner here.

Vision Zero Columbus – Virtual Meeting (Wednesday May 20th @ 11am)

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As part of the Vision Zero Columbus initiative, there is ongoing examination of the city transportation system that utilizes available data & community input to find ways to implement proactive or preventative measures to make the streets as safe as possible for people.  As traffic & pedestrian safety has been a big concern, there will be a virtual meeting this week.  Details for joining this session:

  • When: Wednesday May 20th at 11am
  • Who:  Sandra Lopez from City Council & Katherine Cull (CAC’s community liaison)
  • Where: Webex Meeting
    • Dial-In: 650-479-3207
    • Access Code: 479 822 017
    • Meeting password: 1234
    • Online Link: Join meeting

There will be a presentation during the session with time for questions & input as possible at the end.

If you are unable to attend, the session will be recorded & shared afterwards. You can also reach out to your district commissioner to voice any questions/concerns – find contact information here: Who’s your commissioner?

More on Vision Zero Columbus: https://vision-zero-columbus.hub.arcgis.com/

CAC – Thursday May 7th Meeting Agenda

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Clintonville Area Commission May Meeting Agenda

7:00 p.m. Call to order & formal welcome by Chairperson White

7:05 p.m. Commissioner Introductions and District Updates

7:30 p.m. Consideration of prior meeting minutes – Khara Nemitz, Secretery

7:35 p.m. Treasurer’s Report – Kendra Carpenter, Treasurer

7:40 p.m. CAC Election Update – Ann Henkener, Election Committee Chair

7:45 p.m. Variance Agenda – Stephen Hardwick, CAC Z & V Committee Chair

  1. 50 E. Lakeview BZA20-019: Homeowner Wesley Studebaker, in order to keep his existing driveway, seeks a variance to reduce the east side yard from 5’ to 1’ for the first 40′ of the property on the side closest to Lakeview Ave.
  2. 3741 Indianola, CV20-019: In order to bring the site into compliance, Como Mower Service & Sales seeks the following variances:
    1. To permit exterior, covered storage of lawn mowers within the fenced area in the rear of the principal building as shown on the site plan.
    2. To allow dumpsters to be located in the southwestern area of the site as
      shown on the site plan instead of directly behind the principal building.
    3. Reduce the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 8 and to eliminate the requirement to provide 2 bike parking spots.
    4. Reduce the setback for the parking lot from 25’ to 20’ to accommodate the parking spaces in front of the retail building.
  3. 118 Graceland, 19GC-056, Signcom, Inc. seeks variances:
    1. For a special permit for off-premises signage.
    2. To increase the number of tenant panels and changeable copy.
    3. To increase the portion of a ground sign utilized to display tenant panels from 50% to 80% of the total graphic area.
    4. To allow an off-premises sign in the CCO.
    5. To increase the height of a ground sign from 6’ to 21’.
  4. 8:15 p.m. Proposed Resolution – Vice Chair David Vottero

8:30 p.m. Open Discussion & Public Comment

8:45 p.m. Meeting Adjourned

 

Blueprint Construction Update for the week of May 4th:
Blueprint Columbus has recently updated their website with an interactive map. Once you land on the website,
you can type in your home address and learn more about impending projects that are near you.
http://columbus.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f16b492055874c70a3260809c0a3d0d8
Please sign up for emailed updates at https://www.blueprintneighborhoods.com/contactus/ For questions, concerns, or comments, you may email the Blueprint Columbus directly at blueprint@columbus.gov
Please note that construction schedules are subject to change due to weather, site issues, etc.

Uncertified CAC Election results!

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CAC “uncertified” election results! Thank you to everyone who voted in our “distanced” 2020 Election & thank you to those who will be serving on CAC for the next three years. Here are the election results!
 
District 1– David Vottero
District 2– Brian Piefer
District 5– Brittany Boulton
District 9 –B. J. White

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Monday May 4th (7pm – CAC YouTube Channel)

Revised Draft Agenda – Zoning & Variance Committee of the Clintonville Area Commission

  • When: May 4, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: CAC’s YouTube Channel (via live stream from committee meeting on Zoom)
  • Questions or comments can be made via email to hardwick.zoning@gmail.com.
    • He will check that email address shortly before the meeting and during the public comment period for each item on the variance agenda.
  • The meeting will be paused if technical difficulties cause the live-stream to become unavailable to the public or if an applicant or committee member cannot participate.
  • May 4th 2020 Z&V Meeting Agenda (also detailed below)
  • Facebook Event Link: May 4th CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting

Agenda:

  1. Call to order.
  2. Approve agenda.
  3. Announcement: The next meeting of the Committee will be May 27, 2020.
  4. Consider previous meeting’s minutes
  5. Variance agenda:
    1. 150 E. Lakeview BZA20-019, Application; Staff review report; Residential screening form. Homeowner Wesley Studebaker, in order to keep his existing driveway, seeks a variance to reduce the east side yard from 5’ to 1’ for the first 40’ of the property on the side closest to Lakeview, CC3332.28. District 3.
    2. 3741 Indianola, CV20-019, Application; Staff review report. In order to bring the site into compliance, Como Mower Service & Sales seeks the following variances:
      1. To permit exterior, covered storage of lawn mowers within the fenced area in the rear of he principal building as shown on the site plan, CC3356.03;
      2. To allow dumpsters to be located in the southwestern area of the site as shown on the site plan instead of directly behind the principal building. CC3372.707(F);
      3. Reduce the number of required parking spaces from 16 to 8 and to eliminate the requirement to provide 2 bike parking spots, CC3312.49;
      4. Reduce the setback for the parking lot from 25’ to 20’ to accommodate the parking spaces in front of the retail building, CC3372.704(D). District 5.
    3. 118 Graceland, 19GC-056, Application; Previous staff review; previous CAC recommendation. Signcom, Inc. seeks variances for a new sign to replace the existing sign to be smaller in overall height than the existing sign in order to accommodate identification for “Graceland Flats.” Specifically, they seek:
      1. A special permit for off-premises signage, CC3375.12(B)(4)
      2. A variance to allow an off-premises sign in the CCO, CC3372.706
      3. For a special permit for off-premises signage, CC3375.12(B)(4). District 6.
    4. 3400 N. High Street, 19BZA-030, Original Application; Amended request and statement in support; Revised site plan; Revised screening form; Parking agreement. North Broadway High Professional Building LLC seeks a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 to 24, CC3312.49. District 3
  6. Announcement: After Committee consideration, the variance applications will likely be heard by the Clintonville Area Commission via video conference on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
  7. Adjournment.