Welcome to the Clintonville Area Commission

“Committed to the undertaking of the preservation of the values of the community through promotion, implementation and recommendation to city officials.”

The CAC was empowered in 1974 by the Columbus City Charter to represent the Clintonville community in the discussion of community concerns. By City Code, the purpose of the CAC is to “…afford additional voluntary citizen participation in the decision making in an advisory capacity and to facilitate communications, understanding and cooperation between neighborhood groups, city officials and developers”.

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

Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday March 27th at 7pm

Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave.
Agenda
  1. Call to order.
  2. Approve agenda.
  3. Consider draft minutes from previous meeting.
  4. Note that the order of proceeding for variances is as follows:
    1. The applicant will give a presentation.
    2. The District Commissioner(s) may give a report.
    3. Committee members may ask questions to the applicant or make comments.
    4. Members of the public may comment or ask questions.
    5. The applicant may respond to the comments or questions.
    6. Committee members may ask questions.
    7. The District Commissioner(s) may make additional comments.
    8. The Chair will make a motion to approve.
    9. Committee discussion and questions.
    10. Vote with Committee member comments.
  5. Variance agenda
    1. BZA24-022, 84 W. Longview Ave. The applicant seeks variances reduce the rear-yard requirement from 25% to 15%, CC3332.27, and to reduce the side-yard requirement from 20% (8′) to 15% (6′), CC3332.25.
    2. Columbia Gas Variances:
      1. Application information:
        1. CV23-139, 480-482 E. Weber Rd. Application, Staff Report. Variance
          Addition. Updated hardship statement. Technical drawings. Landscape plans;
        2. CV23-140, 204-210 W. Weber Rd. Application. Staff Report. Variance Addition.  Updated hardship statement. Technical drawings. Landscape plans.
      2. The variances currently requested in both applications are to the following provisions:
        1. CC3124.11-Planning standards for stormwater runoff; CC3332.41-Rooftop telecommunication installation; CC3332.34-Residential character; CC3332.33-Private access and parking requirements; CC3332.289 Prohibited uses and activities; CC3332.035-R-3 residential district.
  6. Demolition agenda
    1. 204-210 W. Weber. Application.
    2. 476 E. Weber, garage. Application.
    3. 476 E. Weber. Application.
    4. 480 E. Weber, Application.
  7. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be April 4, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be April 24, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

CAC Meeting – Thursday 3/7/24 at 7 PM

Agenda – Clintonville Area Commission 

March 7, 2024, 7 PM

  • Online (recording after event):  ChannelClintonville.com
  • Agenda PDF: DRAFT March CAC 2024 Meeting7:00 Call to order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Agenda – Chair Boulton
    7:05 District Updates – all commissioners
    7:15 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes – Commissioner Moritz, Secretary
    7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Commissioner Miller
    Note: Area Commission Treasurer’s duties are suspended City-wide until further notice from the
    Department of Neighborhoods.
    7:25 Update from City of Columbus – Representatives from Department of Neighborhoods,
    City Council, Columbus Police Department, Columbus Fire Department and City Attorney’s
    Office may be in attendance.
    7:40 CAC Zoning & Variance Committee – Chair Stephen Hardwick
    Selection of Vice-Chair of Committee; Committee rule changes
    7:50 Approval of Committee Rosters – Chair Boulton
    Planning and Development Committee and Greenspot Committee
    Note: Approval of these rosters was tabled in February in lieu of member bios
    8:00 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department – Craig Murphy, Capital and
    Strategic Planning Administrator; Whetstone Facilities Plan Update
    8:20 Resolution 2024-1: Agreement to collaborate with CRPD for Columbus ArborFest –
    Commissioner Crowell, CRPD and Greenspot Committee
    8:40 Public Comment
    8:50 Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be 7 PM – 8:50 PM on Thursday,
    April 4th, 2024, at the Whetstone Library Community Room.
    8:50 Adjourn

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday February 28th at 7pm

Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday February 28th at 7pm

Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave.
Agenda
  1. Call to order.
  2. Approve agenda.
  3. Consider draft minutes from previous meeting.
  4. Variance agenda: None
  5. Selection of vice chair
  6. Committee rules: Review existing rules, possible amendments, vote on recommendation to commissioners.
  7. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be March 7, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be March 27, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.
  8. Adjourn

CAC Meeting – Thursday 2/1/24 at 7 PM

Agenda – Clintonville Area Commission 

February 1st, 2024, 7 PM

  • Online (recording after event):  ChannelClintonville.com
  • Agenda PDF: DRAFT Feb 2024 CAC Meeting

    Agenda – Clintonville Area Commission
    Community Room at Whetstone Library Branch, 3909 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214 Thanks to Columbus Metropolitan Libraries for hosting this meeting.
    A recording will be made available on Channel Clintonville on YouTube

  • 7:00 Call to order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Agenda – Chair Boulton

    7:05 District Updates – all commissioners

    7:15 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes – Commissioner Moritz, Secretary

    7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Commissioner Miller
    Note: Area Commission Treasurer’s duties are suspended City-wide until further notice from the Department of Neighborhoods.

    7:25 Update from City of Columbus – Representatives from Department of Neighborhoods, City Council (CM Nicholas Bankston or staff will be present), Columbus Police Department, Columbus Fire Department and City Attorney’s Office may be in attendance.

    7:40 Approval of 2024 Committee Rosters
    Zoning and Variance Committee, Planning and Development Committee, Clintonville Greenspot Neighborhood Committee, Election Committee, Technology and Public Relations Committee, Historic Buildings Committee.

    7:50 Proposed changes to CAC By-laws
    ∙ Clarify that non-commissioners can serve on committees and that they count towards quorum;
    ∙ Changing clerical errors of dates.
    Note: These changes were proposed and discussed at the January 4, 2024 CAC meeting

    8:10 CAC Zoning & Variance Committee – Chair Stephen Hardwick
    1. BZA23-153, 3070 N. High St. The applicant seeks a variance to reduce the required parking spaces from 44 to the existing 12, CC3312.49

    8:25 Whetstone Ballfield Light Installation – Budget Request Proposal – North Columbus Intramural League

    8:40 Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be 7 PM – 8:50 PM on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at the Whetstone Library Community Room.

    8:40 Public Comment

    8:50 Adjourn

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Thursday February 1st at 6pm

Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Thursday February 1st at 6pm

Whetstone Library prior to the regular CAC Monthly meeting at 7pm in the same location
  • Rescheduled from the prior week & confirmed for this date/time/location
Agenda
  1. Call to order.
  2. Approve agenda.
  3. Consider draft minutes from previous meeting.
  4. Note that the order of proceeding for variances is as follows:
    1. Applicant presentation.
    2. Optional commissioner report(s).
    3. Committee questions.
    4. Public comment (everyone who wants to speak will be able to speak, but depending on how many wish to speak, time per speaker may be limited to 3 minutes).
    5. Applicant response.
    6. Optional commissioner response(s).
    7. Motion
    8. Committee discussion and vote. Committee members may ask questions to anyone present.
    9. Vote.
  5. Variance agenda: BZA23-153, 3070 N. High St. Revised application. Site plan. Screening form. The applicant seeks a variance to reduce the required parking spaces from 44 to the existing 12, CC3312.49.
  6. Discussion of next year’s committee.
  7. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be February 1, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be February 28, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday January 24th at 7pm – POSTPONED to February 1st at 6pm

POSTPONED – Tonight’s planned meeting for CAC Zoning & Variance (Wednesday 1/24) is being postponed with a tentative target of Thursday February 1st at 6pm prior to the regular monthly commission meeting. Exact location details to be confirmed prior to session next week.

 

Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday January 24th at 7pm

Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave.
Agenda
  1. Call to order.
  2. Approve agenda.
  3. Consider draft minutes from previous meeting.
  4. Note that the order of proceeding for variances is as follows:
    1. Applicant presentation.
    2. Optional commissioner report(s).
    3. Committee questions.
    4. Public comment (everyone who wants to speak will be able to speak, but depending on how many wish to speak, time per speaker may be limited to 3 minutes).
    5. Applicant response.
    6. Optional commissioner response(s).
    7. Motion
    8. Committee discussion and vote. Committee members may ask questions to anyone present.
    9. Vote.
  5. Variance agenda: BZA23-153, 3070 N. High St. Revised application. Site plan. Screening form. The applicant seeks a variance to reduce the required parking spaces from 44 to the existing 12, CC3312.49.
  6. Discussion of next year’s committee.
  7. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be February 1, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be February 28, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

2024 CAC Committee Volunteers

If you are interested in serving on a 2024 CAC Committee, please email Commissioners@ClintonvilleAreaCommission.org by 1/25. Identify which committee you would like to serve, share your home address, and a sentence or two about your professional background and/or relevant experience/interest in the topic.
The standing committees are:
Planning & Development
Zoning & Variance – PLEASE E-mail by 1/17
Technology & PR
Clintonville GreenSpot
CAC will share all interested volunteer information with Committee Chairs and we will vote on rosters at the February 3rd CAC Meeting.

CAC Meeting – Thursday 1/4/24 at 7 PM

Agenda – Clintonville Area Commission 

January 4, 2024 

Community Room at Whetstone Library Branch, 3909 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214 Thanks to Columbus Metropolitan Libraries for hosting this meeting. 

A live stream and recording will be made available on Channel Clintonville on YouTube. 

 

7:00  Call to order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Agenda Vice Chair Boulton
7:05  District Updates all commissioners
7:15  Approval of Past Meeting Minutes  Commissioner Moritz
   Treasurer’s Report Commissioner Crowell
2023 Commissioner FarewellsCommissioners Boulton, Moritz, and Crowell
7:25  Update from City of Columbus Representatives from Department of Neighborhoods, City Council, Columbus Police Department, Columbus Fire Department and City Attorney’s Office may be in attendance
7:35 Election of 2024 CAC Officers
7:50  Appointment of Committee Chairs, Discussion of Committee Process for Interested Community VolunteersIncoming Chair
8:00  CAC Zoning & Variance Committee Chair Stephen Hardwick

  1. Demolition permit waiting period waiver, 3936 Indianola Ave. 

Note: Without CAC approval, demolition can begin on February 24, 2024. With CAC approval, a demolition can issue as soon as the City receives notice of the CAC’s decision.

8:10  Whetstone Light Installation – Budget Request Proposal – Eric Wagner, NCIL
8:20 Consideration of Resolution 2023-05, Requesting the City to pursue a plan to solicit proposals for redevelopment of the City-owned property at 3500 and 3568-70 Indianola Avenue – Immediate Past CAC Chair Vottero
8:30 Presentation from Columbus Gas on Project Proposals at Weber and High, Weber and Dorris, and Tulane Eastbound – Melissa Thompson, Director of Regulatory Policy, and Daniel Moody, Construction Inspector

Note: This is an opportunity for public engagement; NO VOTES will occur.

Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be at 7pm on Thursday, January 4th, 2024 at Whetstone Library.
8:45  Public Comment
8:55  Adjourn