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 November 20th at 7pm

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday November 20th 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:
    1. BZA24-138, 245 E. Lakeview Ave. To convert a detached garage into an attached garage, the applicant seeks variances to reduce:
      1. The east side minimum side yard from 3 feet to 0 feet and the west side yard from 3 feet to 1.5 feet, C3332.26.
      2. The total total side yard from 7.06 feet to 1.5 feet. CC3332.25.
    2. BZA24-142. 615 E. North Broadway. In order to build a 2-story addition at the rear of the home, the applicant seeks a variance to reduce the minimum required side yard from 3 feet to 2 feet. CC3332.26.
    3. CV24-136, 54 Erie Rd. The applicant seeks variances to:
      1. Permit an accessory dwelling unit. CC3332.035.
      2. Reduce rear yard from 25% of the lot behind each dwelling to 25% behind the existing house and to 19.8% for the accessory dwelling unit. CC3332.27.
      3. Allow the ADU not to have the required fronting for a dwelling unit. CC3332.19.
  5. A discussion of screening forms. Single-Family Residential. Other.
  6. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be December 5, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be December 18, 2024 (one week earlier than usual), 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday October 30th at 7pm

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday October 30th 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:
    1. BZA24-131, 208 Amazon Place. Application. The applicant seeks variances to:
      1. Increase the height of a detached garage from 15’-0” to 17′ 10″, CC3332.38(G).
      2. Increase the garage size from 720 sf to 864 sf (36’L x24’W), CC3332.38(F).
    2. BZA24-136, 257 E. Como Ave. Application. In order to enclose their existing front porch, the applicant seeks variances to reduce the required frontage from 25′ to 20′. CC3332.20 and CC3332.21.
    3. CV24-115, 216 Orchard Lane. Application Revised site plan. The applicant seeks variances to:
      1. Increase the height of a detached garage from 15’-0” to 18′ 10″. CC3332.38(G).
      2. Allow habitable space within a detached garage, CC3332.38(H).
  5. A discussion of screening forms. Single-Family Residential. Other.
  6. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be November 7, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be November 20, 2024 (one week earlier than usual), 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

CAC Meeting – Thursday 10/3/24 at 7 PM

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Clintonville Area Commission – October 3, 2024 at 7pm

  • 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 available on YouTube Channel Clintonville after the meeting.

Agenda (DRAFT October 2024 Meeting)
7:00 Call to Order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Agenda – Chair Boulton

7:05 District Updates – all commissioners

7:20 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes – Commissioner Moritz, Secretary

7:25 Treasurer’s Report – Commissioner Miller

  • Note: Area Commission Treasurer’s duties are suspended City-wide until further notice
    from the Department of Neighborhoods.

7:30 Update from City of Columbus – Representatives from the Department of Neighborhoods, City Council, Columbus Police Department, Columbus Fire Department and City Attorney’s Office may be in attendance.

7:45 Discussion of 25 mph speed limits – Commissioner Osbourne

8:00 Zoning and Variance Committee – Chair Stephen Hardwick

  1. CV24-098, 138 E. North Broadway. The applicant seeks variances to 1. Increase the garage size from 720 sf to 1,040 sf, CC3332.38(F). 2. Increase the height of a detached garage from 15’-0” to 23’-9”, CC3332.38(G). 3. Allow for habitable space in a garage to not be connected directly to habitable space within the single-unit dwelling. CC3332.38(H).
  2. CV24-101, 23 Arden Rd. The applicant seeks variances to: 1. Allow for two single unit dwellings on one lot in an R-3 Residential District CC3332.13. 2. Allow the accessory dwelling unit to front onto an alley as opposed to a public street. CC3332.19. 3. Reduce the required rear yard from 2,225 sf to 0 sf for Dwelling #2. CC3333.24. 4. Reduce the number of parking spaces from 4 to 2. CC3312.49.
  3. CV24-096, 4377 Olentangy Blvd. The applicant seeks variances to: 1. Increase the maximum area for a garage from
    720 sf to 1293.7 sf. CC3332.38. 2. Increase the maximum height of a garage from 15′ to 23′ 7.25″, CC3332.38(G). 3. Allow habitable space within an accessory structure, CC3332.38(H).
  4. In light of guidance from the City Attorney’s Office, a discussion of screening forms.

8:40 Public Comment

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

8:50 Adjourn

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday September 25th at 7pm

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday September 25th 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:
    1. CV24-098, 138 E. North Broadway. The applicant seeks variances to:
      1. Increase the garage size from 720 sf to 1,040 sf, CC3332.38(F).
      2. Increase the height of a detached garage from 15’-0” to 23’-9”, CC3332.38(G).
      3. Allow for habitable space in a garage to not be connected directly to habitable space within the single-unit dwelling. CC3332.38(H).
    2. CV24-101, 23 Arden Rd. The applicant seeks variances to:
      1. Allow for two single unit dwellings on one lot in an R-3 Residential District CC3332.13.
      2. Allow the accessory dwelling unit to front onto an alley as opposed to a public street. CC3332.19.
      3. Reduce the required rear yard from 2,225 sf to 0 sf for Dwelling #2. CC3333.24.
      4. Reduce the number of parking spaces from 4 to 2. CC3312.49.
      5. CV24-096, 4377 Olentangy Blvd.  The applicant seeks variances to:
        1. Increase the maximum area for a garage from 720 sf to 1293.7 sf. CC3332.38.
        2. Increase the maximum height of a garage from 15′ to 23′ 7.25″, CC3332.38(G).
        3. Allow habitable space within an accessory structure, CC3332.38(H).
  5. In light of guidance from the City Attorney’s Office, a discussion of screening forms.
  6. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be October 3, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be October 30, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

CAC September 5 Meeting

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Agenda PDF here: DRAFT September 2024 Meeting

7:00 Call to Order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Agenda – Chair Boulton
7:05 District Updates – all commissioners
7:20 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes – Commissioner Moritz, Secretary
7:25 Treasurer’s Report – Commissioner Miller
Note: Area Commission Treasurer’s duties are suspended City-wide until further notice
from the Department of Neighborhoods.
7:30 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.
7:45 Election Committee – Chair Melissa Doll
Election results, and CAC recognition of election results.
7:55 Greenspot Committee – Co-chairs Ryan Foshee and Annaliese Kern
Report on the first Columbus ArborFest, August 24, 2024.
8:05 Zoning and Variance Committee – Chair Stephen Hardwick
Demolition agenda:
1. 480 E. Weber 2. 204 W. Weber 3. 476 E. Weber
Variance agenda:
1. BZA24-090, 2950 N. High. Harvest of Ohio requests a special permit for a nonmedical marijuana dispensary. CC3389.151
2. CV24-__, 625 E North Broadway. To permit a cat shelter in an Institutional Zone.
CC3353.05(F).
3. Discussion of screening forms.
8:40 Public Comment
8:50 Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be 7 PM – 8:50 PM on
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at the Whetstone Library Community Room.
8:50 Adjourn

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

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday August 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. Demolition agenda:
    1. 480 E. Weber
    2. 204 W. Weber
    3. 476 E. Weber
  5. Variance agenda:
    1. BZA24-090, 2950 N. High.  Harvest of Ohio requests a special permit for a non-medical marijuana dispensary. CC3389.151,
    2. CV24-__, 625 E North Broadway. To permit a cat shelter in an Institutional Zone. CC3353.05(F).
  6. In light of guidance from the City Attorney’s Office, a discussion of screening forms.
  7. A thank you.
  8. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be September 5, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be September 25, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

Election Cancellation for Districts 4, 5, and 7

Hello Neighbors,

Sharing the update from our Election Committee Chair.  Elections for the position of CAC Commissioner for Districts 4, 5, and 7 are cancelled. Each of the districts had one applicant for the position of Commissioner and all of the applicants were certified as qualified. No one applied to be a Write-In Candidate in any of the open districts. Under the CAC Election Rules, if there is only one candidate for a single district, and there are no Write-In Candidates for that district, the candidate will be declared the winner.

Commissioners for the term beginning in 2025 are:

Hanna VanKuiken  – District 4

Brittany Boulton – District 5

Michael Weinman  – District 7

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the Election Committee!

CAC August 1 Meeting

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Agenda PDF here: DRAFT August 2024 Meeting

LinkUs Attachment here: LinkUS_General_One-Sheeter-7

 

7:00 Call to Order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Agenda – Chair Boulton
7:05 Greenspot Committee Update: ArborFest – Co-chair Ryan Foshee
7:10 District Updates – all commissioners
7:30 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes – Commissioner Moritz, Secretary
7:35 Treasurer’s Report – Commissioner Miller
Note: Area Commission Treasurer’s duties are suspended City-wide until further notice
from the Department of Neighborhoods.
7:40 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.
Note: There are no variance requests or Z & V updates for consideration
7:55 Election Committee – Chair Melissa Doll
Election update.
8:05 Cat Welfare Association – Amy Blank
8:10 Update on LinkUS Plan – Rory McGuiness (Columbus Dept. of Public Service) and Gayle
Saunders (Saunders PR Group)
8:30 Public Comment
8:40 Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be 7 PM – 8:50 PM on
Thursday, September 5th, 2024 at the Whetstone Library Community Room.
8:40 Adjourn

CAC 2024 Election Update

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Election Day for open seats in Districts 4, 5 and 7 is August 24th.

The following Clintonville residents have been certified as Petition Candidates:

  • Hanna VanKuiken – District 4
  • Brittany Boulton – District 5
  • Michael Weinman – District 7

There is still time for eligible residents of Districts 4, 5 and 7 to qualify as Write-In Candidates!

Write-In Candidate Process:

  • Obtain at least 15 valid signatures as required by the CAC Election Rules
  • Submit required documentation to the Front Desk of Whetstone Library by Friday, August 2, 2024, at 5pm,

Candidate Petition Packets (which include the Write-In Candidate documentation) are available for pick up at the Front Desk of Whetstone Library, 3909 North High St., Columbus, OH 43214.

Alternatively, a copy may be downloaded here: Candidate Petition Packet.  Remember to complete and submit the Cover Sheet acknowledging receipt of the packet.

Please note that under the CAC Election Rules, if there is only one candidate for a single district, and there are no Write-In Candidates for that district, the CAC will declare the candidate the winner of the election and cancel that portion of the election.  Updates on the status of candidates for districts 4, 5 and 7 will be posted to the CAC website and CAC Facebook page.

CAC Meeting – Thursday 7/11/24 at 7 PM

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Clintonville Area Commission: July 11, 2024 at 7pm

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 after the meeting – ChannelClintonville.com

Agenda (July 2024 CAC Meeting)

7:00 Call to Order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Agenda – Commissioner Boulton, Chair

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.

7:35 Election Committee – Chair Melissa Doll

  • Election Update.

7:45 Zoning and Variance Committee – Chair Stephen Hardwick

  1. BZA24-067, 144 Clinton Heights Ave. In order to enclose a front porch, the owner seeks to reduce the building line from 25 feet to 13 feet 7 inches. CC3332.21.
  2. CV24-060, 37 Orchard Lane. To demolish the existing garage and construct a new two-car garage with a carriage house (ADU) on the second floor, the applicant seeks the following variances:
    1. CC3312.25 – Maneuvering. Grant a variance to allow 4 stacked parking spaces as detailed on the site plan.
    2. 2. CC3312.29 – Parking Space. Grant a variance to allow 4 stacked parking spaces as detailed on the site plan.
    3. CC3332.035 – R-3 residential district. Grant a variance to permit the construction of 2 separate dwelling units on a single lot.
    4. CC3332.13 – R-3 residential district. Grant a variance to decrease the minimum lot size from 5,000 square feet to allow 2 dwelling units to be on a lot with 5,875 square feet
    5. CC3332.27 – Rear yard. Zoning code requires each dwelling to have a rear yard equal to 25% of the gross lot area. Grant a variance to allow the carriage house to have a 4.25% rear yard. (Main house is compliant.)
  3. In light of guidance from the City Attorney’s Office, a discussion of the Development Review Screening Forms: Single Family Residential and Commercial & Multi-Family

8:30 Public Comment

8:45 Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, 7 PM – 8:50 PM, at the Whetstone Library Community Room.

8:50 Adjourn