CAC – Thursday April 1st Meeting Agenda (7pm on Zoom & YouTube)

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Clintonville Area Commission Meeting Agenda – April 2021

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

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

7:15 p.m. Consideration of prior meeting minutes – Commissioner Boulton, Secretary

7:20 p.m. Treasurer’s Report – Kendra Carpenter, Treasurer

7:25 p.m. Neighborhood Update – Katherine Cull, Neighborhood Community Liaison

7:30 p.m. CAC Election Committee Chair – Ann Henkener

7:45 p.m. MORPC – Rolanda Hampton, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement Officer

  • Joint initiative with Franklin County Board of Health Clean Air Presentation

7:55 p.m. CCS Facilities Master Plan Regional Community Conversations – Stephen Hardwick, Region 4 Co-Chair

  • In order to provide ample opportunity for community involvement, the upcoming Facilities Master Plan (FMP) Regional Community Conversations will not be held next week, as Columbus City Schools redesigns the timeline for these virtual engagement sessions.
  • https://forms.gle/4faADSn3ezwcypQy6
  • The survey will remain open for stakeholders to register to participate in the sessions or provide feedback at the onset of the FMP process. Registrants and the Columbus community will be notified of the updated Community Conversation schedule when it is available.

8:00 p.m. Stephen Hardwick – CAC Zoning & Variance Chair

  1. BZA21-017, 111 W. Dunedin. Homeowner Michael Reeves asks for variances to:
    1. Increase the height of a garage from 15′ to 24′. CC3332.38(G)
    2. Reduce the minimum side yard for a garage from 3′ to 0’., CC3332.26.
    3. Reduce the minimum side yard for the house from 5’ to 2.9’, where it currently is. CC3332.26
    4. Presentation by homeowner
      1. Back of garage has hole so cars can stick through
      2. Neighbor wants garage on property line to avoid fence maintenance
      3. Wants second floor, no water
      4. Needs the space he’ll gain by keeping the garage at the property line for a proper turning ration into the garage. His husband has hit the current garage twice trying to get in. To move it off the property line would make the second bay inaccessible.
      5. Has joint maintenance agreement. Easement recorded for maintenance
      6. City said would support if the architecture compares with house.
      7. Will have one full ground level story and dormers on the second floor.
    5. No comments from the committee or the pubic
    6. Commissioner Judy Minister reported no feedback from the neighbors
    7. Motion to approve passed 7-1 (Michael Haugh voted no because he’s concerned that a second floor could be turned into a separate dwelling
  2. CV21-022, 306 Leland Ave. Homeowner Kurt Mortensen, asks for variances to:
    1. Allow 2 separate 1-unit dwellings to be constructed on a single parcel to allow a 1-bedroom carriage house over the garage (property was originally 3 lots). CC3332.033.
    2. Allow the carriage house to front on a public alley. CC3332.19.
    3. City Planning Comment: “Planning is generally supportive of this proposal but requests additional information in the form of building elevations. The Clintonville Neighborhood Plan (2009) recommends this location for single family, however it also states that the continued development of multifamily projects that will help to fill the gap for housing needs for young professionals and seniors, provide support for retail revitalization, and to support pedestrian activity (pg.4). The addition of a carriage house is generally consistent with this recommendation. Staff requests building elevations to review for consistency with the plan’s design guidelines.”
    4. Presentation from homeowner:
      1. The neighborhood was plotted after his current house built. There are three distinct lots, although they are treated as one by the city. One lot is vacant. One has the house. The third has the garage lot. The homeowner also owns the lot to the north of the garage.
      2. This was on the local Facebook page.
    5. Committee comment:
      1. Andrew Miller says it’s a strange lot. Sits a bit off Leland,
      2. Michael Haugh said we are usually OK with height variance assuming they match the architecture of the house, but here the house is one story. He’s worried that a carriage house would set a precedent. Without elevation drawings, there’s not enough information to say yes or no.
      3. Judy Minister, wants to see Commissioner Carpenter’s report. Asked whether the City suggest attaching it to the house. The homeowner said there was a reason that was rejected, but he couldn’t remember whether it was a City objection, foundation issues, or other cost.
      4. Chair Hardwick said the was an eclectic area and there was a large 2-3 story house being built across the street.
    6. Vote, Motion to approve passed 5-2-1.
      1. Michael Haugh wants higher scrutiny because it’s a Council Variance.
      2. Mike McLaughlin said that even thought this does fall outside what we usually do, given the lot’s location and size, he votes yes.
      3. Diane Hayford is concerned about precedent. This is a big departure from what we normally approve. He can put another dwelling on the other lot he owns. No.
      4. Kelly Thiel agrees with MM that it’s a unique area and a unique property. Yes.
      5. Judy Minister said she doesn’t have enough information. She wants to see the Commissioner’s report. Abstain.
      6. Andrew Miller: Yes. It’s an irregular property based on its location and size.
      7. Sharon Groves: Yes
      8. Chair Hardwick: Yes

8:30 CAC Zoning & Variance Committee Proposed Rules

  • Distributed February 4th via email to the CAC and published with the March meeting agenda.

8:35 CAC Planning & Development Committee Chair – Andrew Overbeck

  • Committee Update and Community Survey Update March meeting was cancelled. February’s meeting may be viewed here: https://youtu.be/yQdxYNS9QWg

8:45 District 6 Area Commissioner, Kendra Carpenter

  • Discussion of Bishop Watterson traffic and parking concerns.

Columbus Blueprint Construction Projects – Sign up to receive text or email alerts about Blueprint Construction or find more information about whether you qualify for a new sump pump installation, please visit: https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/projects/blueprint/Clintonville-Area/

Climate Action Plan – Resident Engagement
The City of Columbus is drafting a Climate Action Plan to serve as a roadmap to community-wide carbon neutrality. We want your input! Community feedback is essential to help define how we will reach our goal. We want to center and invest in our historically disenfranchised communities and envision an inclusive, prosperous, sustainable future together. Learn more about this initiative here:

Eviction Prevention Workshop – April 8, 2021 (8:30am-12pm)

Due to the ongoing effects of the Covid Pandemic, increasing rates of eviction continue to be a significant problem in Franklin County and throughout Ohio. To help address this situation, CMS is offering its first Eviction Prevention Workshop for Professionals this year on Thursday, April 8. This session will include numerous tips for how best to effectively help vulnerable tenants and their landlords address this situation before, during, and after they may become involved in an eviction proceeding.
You may register on-line (https://communitymediation.com/…/eviction…/328466) or download our 2021 training brochure and a faxable/mailable registration form via the website. To register by phone call 614 228-7191 ext 10.
Critical education for those who want to empower vulnerable tenants to maintain stable housing.
  • Presents a detailed overview of the top 10 mistakes by tenants that often lead to eviction and how to link tenants in need with a host of critical Central Ohio community resources that will allow them to weather a housing crisis.

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday March 24th at 7pm

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee
Wednesday March 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m

Updated 3/22/21

Notes:

Agenda PDF:20210324ZoningFinalAgenda

 

Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Consider previous meetings minutes.
  3. Variance agenda
    1. BZA21-017, 111 W. Dunedin. Homeowner Michael Reeves asks for variances to:
      1. Increase the height of a garage from 15′ to 24′. CC3332.38(G)
      2. Reduce the minimum side yard for a garage from 3′ to 0′, CC3332.26.
      3. Reduce the minimum side yard for the house from 5’ to 2.9’, where it currently is. CC3332.26
    2. CV21-022, 306 Leland Ave. Homeowner Kurt Mortensen, asks for variances to:
      1. Allow 2 separate 1-unit dwellings to be constructed on a single parcel to allow a 1-bedroom carriage house over the garage (property was originally 3 lots). CC3332.033.
      2. Allow the carriage house to front on a public alley. CC3332.19
      3. City Planning Comment: “Planning is generally supportive of this proposal but requests additional information in the form of building elevations. The Clintonville Neighborhood Plan (2009) recommends this location for single family, however it also states that the continued development of multifamily projects that will help to fill the gap for housing needs for young professionals and seniors, provide support for retail revitalization, and to support pedestrian activity(pg.4). The addition of a carriage house is generally consistent with this recommendation. Staff requests building elevations to review for consistency with the plan’s design guidelines.”
  4. Announce that the next meeting of the CAC will be on April 1, 2020, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be April 28, 2021. Both meetings will be at 7:00 p.m.

CAC 2021 Elections – Candidates’ Night (Monday 3/8 @ 6:30pm)

With candidate packets available for pickup at the Whetstone Library, the first main event for prospective candidates is coming up on Monday night (March 8th) for the candidates’ night in order for those interested in running to ask questions and get more information.

If you live Districts 4, 5, or 7 – the commissioner position in your part of the neighborhood is up for election.  Boundaries for these districts:

4. Center line of Arden Road and its eastward project (east of High Street) and by the center line of Hollenback Drive, center line of Orchard Lane (west of High Street) and by the center line of Oakland Park Avenue (east of High street),railroad tracks just east of Indianola, Olentangy River

5. Center line of Glenmont Road and its eastward projection, center line of Arden Road, railroad tracks just east of Indianola, center line of High Street

7. Center line of Garden Road, center line of Glenmont Road and its eastward projection, railroad tracks just east of Indianola, center line of High Street

Following the 2021 election page here on the website covering all dates & ongoing updates as election gets closer: https://www.clintonvilleareacommission.org/cac-2021-election/

CAC – Thursday March 4th Meeting Agenda (7pm on Zoom & YouTube)

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Clintonville Area Commission Meeting Agenda – March 2021

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

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

7:35 p.m. Consideration of prior meeting minutes – Commissioner Boulton, Secretary

7:40 p.m. Treasurer’s Report – Kendra Carpenter, Treasurer

7:45 p.m. Neighborhood Update – Katherine Cull, Neighborhood Community Liaison

7:50 p.m. CAC Election Committee Chair – Ann Henkener

  • Update on candidates, CAC Election Timeline, Community Outreach, & more!

8:00 p.m. Stephen Hardwick – CAC Zoning & Variance Chair

  1. BZA21-008, 494 Dunedin. Capital Construction seeks variances for the homeowner to:
    1. Reduce the minimum side yard for a garage from 3′ to 0′, CC3332.26.
    2. Increase the height of a garage from 15′ to 18′. CC3332.38(G)
  2. GC21-003, 5455 High St. Aldi seeks a variance to increase the allowable graphic area for a side wall sign from 16 square feet to 75.07 square feet. CC3377.24(D).
  3. BZA21-018, 5455 High St. Aldi asks for variances to:
    1. Decrease the shade trees required from 9 to 7, CC3312.21(A).
    2. Increase the setback from the primary street ROW from 25’ to 125.1 ft from entrance canopy and 134.4 ft from front façade. CC3372.704(A)
    3. Decrease the maximum building setback from interior lot line at front building setback from 50′ to 46′ from corner of front façade to north property line. CC3372.704(C)
    4. Increase the maximum building setback from interior lot line at front building setback from 50′ to 60.90′ from canopy and 69.5 ft from wall to south property line.CC3372.704(C).
    5. Decrease parking lot setback along primary street from 25′ to 10′ from the High St right-of-way. CC3372.704(D).
    6. Decrease the required width of building along primary building frontage from 60% to 50.7% of the lot width. CC3372.705(B).
    7. Change the dumpster location from behind the principal building to the north side of the building. CC33707(F).
    8. Allow parking and circulation in the area between the building and the High St. right-of-way. CC3372.709(A).
  4. CAC Zoning & Variance Committee Proposed Rules – Distributed February 4th, 2021 to be discussed at
    March 4th, 2021 CAC Meeting.

8:40 p.m. Open Discussion:

8:55 p.m. Meeting Adjourned

Columbus Blueprint Construction Projects – Sign up to receive text or email alerts about Blueprint Construction or find more information about whether you qualify for a new sump pump installation, please visit: https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/projects/blueprint/Clintonville-Area/

Climate Action Plan – Resident Engagement
The City of Columbus is drafting a Climate Action Plan to serve as a roadmap to community-wide carbon neutrality. We want your input! Community feedback is essential to help define how we will reach our goal. We want to center and invest in our historically disenfranchised communities and envision an inclusive, prosperous, sustainable future together. Learn more about this initiative here:

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday February 24th at 7pm

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee
Wednesday February 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m

Notes:

Agenda PDF: 20210224ZoningRevisedDraftAgenda

Agenda

  1. Call to order.
  2. Consider previous meetings minutes.
  3. Variance agenda:
    1. BZA21-008, 494 Dunedin. Application. Staff Review Results. Capital Construction seeks variances for the homeowner to:
      1. Reduce the minimum side yard for a garage from 3′ to 0′, CC3332.26.
      2. Increase the height of a garage from 15′ to 18′. CC3332.38(G)
    2. GC21-003, 5455 N. High St.. Aldi seeks a variances to increase the allowable graphic area for a side wall sign from 16 square feet to 75.07 square feet. CC3377.24(D).
    3. BZA21-018, 5455 IN. High St. Aldi asks for variances to:
      1. Decrease the shade trees required from 9 to 7, CC3312.21(A).
      2. Increase the setback from the primary street ROW from 25’ to 125.1 ft from entrance canopy and 134.4 ft from front façade. CC3372.704(A)
      3. Decrease the maximum building setback from interior lot line at front building setback from 50′ to 46′ from corner of front façade to north property line. CC3372.704(C)
      4. Increase the maximum building setback from interior lot line at front building setback from 50′ to 60.90′ from canopy and 69.5 ft from wall to south property line.CC3372.704(C).
      5. Decrease parking lot setback along primary street from 25′ to 10′ from the High St right-of-way. CC3372.704(D).
      6. Decrease the required width of building along primary building frontage from 60% to 50.7% of the lot width. CC3372.705(B).
      7. Change the dumpster location from behind the principal building to the north side of the building. CC33707(F).
      8. Allow parking and circulation in the area between the building and the High St. right-of-way. CC3372.709(A).
  4. Announce that the next meeting of the CAC will be on March 3, 2020, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be March 24, 2021. Both meetings will be at 7:00 p.m.

CAC 2021 Election Timeline

For those interested in running for this year’s commissioner seats that are up for election, below you will find the timeline for all information.  You can also follow for more information on the page dedicated to this year’s elections covering Districts 4, 5, & 7: https://www.clintonvilleareacommission.org/cac-2021-election/

Election Timeline

Saturday, Feb 20

  1. Candidate Petitions Made Available at the Whetstone Library
  2. Mail-in Ballot Request forms are available on the CAC website

Monday, March 8 from 6:30-7:30pm: Orientation Meeting for Candidates held virtually (Optional, but Strongly Encouraged)

Saturday, March 27 by 4:00pm:  Deadline for Submission of Candidate Petitions and Notarized Nominating Petition Affidavits to the Election Committee

Thursday, April 1: Election Committee Certifies Candidates

Thursday, April 1 at 7:00pm (Monthly CAC Meeting): Election Committee Presents Certified Candidates to the CAC

Friday, April 2 by 5:00pm: Deadline to Notify Election Committee of Write-in Candidacy – notification must be in writing and received by the Election Committee

Wednesday, April 7 at 6:30pm:  Election Committee Certifies Write-in Candidate(s) and notifies all candidates; deadline for submission of candidate statements to be posted on the CAC website.

  • Election Committee posts final information on election districts, location of polls, date and hours of election, descriptions or maps of the districts, names of candidates for each district and identification requirements at the polls.

Monday, April 12 at 4:30pm: Deadline for Submission of Mail-In Ballot Request Forms

  • Election Committee and any candidate witnesses pick up the Ballot Request Forms from the PO Box

Monday, April 12 at 6:30pm: Mail-in Ballots mailed to requesters.

Wednesday, April 21 (or earlier): Election Committee Submits to Media Information on: Election Districts; Location of Polls; Date and Hours of Election; Descriptions or Maps of the Districts; Names of Candidates for Each District; Identification Requirements at the Polls

Tuesday, April 27: Early Voting Day: 6:00pm – 8:00 pm

  • Whetstone Recreation Center, 3923 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214

Saturday, May 1: Election Day

  • 9:00 am Mail-in ballots collected from PO Box at 4364 N High St
  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00p.m.  Polling takes place at Whetstone Recreation Center, 3923 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214
  • 2:15 p.m. Election Committee Holds Counting Session After Polls Close & Committee Announces Uncertified Results of the Election

Saturday, May 1 – Thursday, May 6 by 9:00pm: Election Complaints Must be Submitted to the Election Committee Chair in Writing no later than 9:00 p.m. on May 6th

Friday, May 7 – Tuesday May 11: Period during which the Election Committee Considers Complaints. At the end of the period, the Committee Certifies Results to the CAC Chair

  • Election Committee Chair Notifies Candidates of Final Results

Wednesday, May 12: Appeals by Candidates may be submitted to the CAC Chair. Any Appeals will be considered at the next CAC Meeting on June 3, 2020

Thursday, June 3: New Commissioners Announced at the June CAC Meeting at  7:00 p.m. for Districts with No Outstanding Appeals or Challenges

LinkUS Northwest Corridor – Info Session on Wednesday February 10th

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The City of Columbus is inviting the public to participate in our next round of community engagement for the LinkUS Northwest Corridor initiative.  We’ve launched an Online Open House at linkuscolumbus.com/nw-open-house.  Public engagement is available now directly through the website, and people can RSVP for one of two virtual webinar sessions next Wednesday, Feb. 10.  The online engagement period will remain open through February 19.

We know that many Clintonville residents have an interest in this project and the City would appreciate your assistance in promoting this engagement opportunity to your fellow residents.  More information about the Northwest Corridor project is available at linkuscolumbus.com/northwest  and in the description below.

 

Further Information shared by Justin Goodwin, Transportation Planning Manager with the City of Columbus

Over the past several months many community members have shared their thoughts about the future of the Northwest Corridor. Those insights have helped to shape technical analysis of viable and desirable Rapid Transit infrastructure, complete streets improvements, and associated development that promotes the goals of the LinkUS initiative. Through an Online Open House you can now share your feedback on this next phase of work. Please visit linkuscolumbus.com/nw-open-house to learn about progress to date and to answer survey questions.

 About LinkUS

LinkUS is Central Ohio’s transformational and comprehensive prosperity and mobility initiative. LinkUS will provide equitable mobility options for residents and visitors, ensure access to jobs and affordable housing, promote economic growth and improve sustainability. The innovative approach will include high capacity and advanced rapid transit, bikeways, green space, roadways, pedestrian improvements, and development along key regional corridors throughout Central Ohio. LinkUS will move our region forward.

 LinkUS is currently focused on two major mobility corridor initiatives. Work begin in 2020 with the Northwest Corridor, one of central Ohio’s most critical transportation connections, linking major institutional and employment centers including The Ohio State University, the OhioHealth hospital campus, Grandview Yard, Downtown, and the Arena District. The Northwest Corridor will also connect with the LinkUS:East-West Corridor, including West Broad Street and East Broad Street/East Main Street. Public engagement opportunities for the East-West Corridor are also upcoming. 

For more information about LinkUS, visit www.linkuscolumbus.com.

CAC – Thursday February 4th Meeting Agenda (7pm on Zoom & YouTube)

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Clintonville Area Commission Meeting Agenda – February 2021

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

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

7:15 p.m. Consideration of prior meeting minutes – Commissioner Boulton, Secretary

7:20 p.m. Treasurer’s Report – Kendra Carpenter, Treasurer

7:25 p.m. Tony Celebrezze III, Assistant Director – City of Columbus Department of Building & Zoning Services

The City of Columbus has initiated a Zoning Code update process and we need your input. As Columbus looks to the future, it is important that the Zoning Code be positioned to help manage growth and reinforce community priorities. Zoning regulates development through standards that address such things as property use, building size and placement, and setback on any given parcel. The first phase of this Code update effort is an assessment of the current Code and process. Phase one is underway and will conclude in summer 2021. As a member of the community, your input is valuable now in setting the stage for the upcoming changes in phase two.

7:40 p.m. Stephen Hardwick – CAC Zoning & Variance Chair

Variance agenda:

  • BZA20-235, 4216 Indianola Ave.: Kelly Hartshorn w/ Staging Spaces, seeks variances to
    1. Decrease the minimum driveway width from 20′ to 12′, which is the size between the existing building wall and the property line, CC3312.13B, and
    2. Decrease the required parking spaces from 12 to 8, CC3312.49C.
    3. Reduce the minimum setback from the Indianola right of way from 25’ to 15’, CC3372.704A.
  • CAC Zoning & Variance Committee Proposed Rules – Distributed February 4th, 2021 to be discussed at March 4th, 2021 CAC Meeting.

8:00 p.m. CAC Election Committee Chair – Ann Henkener

  • CAC Election Timeline, Rules, Community Outreach, & more!

8:10 p.m. Katherine Cull – Neighborhood Community Liaison

  • Community Updates & More

8:15 p.m. Patty Huddle – Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority

8:25 p.m. Justin Goodwin – Transportation Planning Manager, City of Columbus Department of

  • Public Safety, Division of Traffic Management NW Corridor Mobility Initiatives & More

8:35 p.m. Urban Deer Discussion

  • Commissioners Wetherholt (District 3) and White (District 9) attended The Ohio Community Wildlife Cooperative Conference on November 19th and will report on their experience and perspectives.

8:45 p.m. Public Comments

8:50 p.m. Meeting Adjourned

Columbus Blueprint Construction Projects – Sign up to receive text or email alerts about Blueprint Construction or find more information about whether you qualify for a new sump pump installation, please visit: https://www.columbus.gov/utilities/projects/blueprint/Clintonville-Area/

Climate Action Plan – Resident Engagement
The City of Columbus is drafting a Climate Action Plan to serve as a roadmap to community-wide carbon neutrality. We want your input! Community feedback is essential to help define how we will reach our goal. We want to center and invest in our historically disenfranchised communities and envision an inclusive, prosperous, sustainable future together. Learn more about this initiative here:

Clintonville Area Blueprint Update – Week of February 1st, 2021

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Sump pump installations are offered for a limited time only! We have a few spots left on our (Blueprint’s) list! If you are interested, contact us (Blueprint) ASAP and we’ll schedule your no-obligation assessment to see if a sump pump is right for you!

 
Construction Update
Week of February 1st
Please note that construction schedules are subject to change due to weather, site issues, etc. Reference this construction MAP to view the impacted construction areas for next week. Unsure about which is your area? Visit the Blueprint map and type in your address to find out!

Sump pump installations are offered for a limited time only! We have a few spots left on our list! If you are interested, contact us ASAP and we’ll schedule your no-obligation assessment to see if a sump pump is right for you!

New Updates

COVID-19 Update: Due to the outdoor nature of the work, lateral lining and downspout redirection crews will continue to work in the field, supervised by an independent inspection firm. Sump pump installations are continuing at this time. Some staff are working remotely to address emerging issues. Please be patient as it may take longer to respond to your questions or concerns.

#MasksEqualKindness For yourself. For others. For Columbus. Show your neighbors you care and wear a face covering to #StopTheSpread! Learn more at https://www.columbus.gov/coronavirus/

Reminder: If you have a basement backup (sewer water coming up from your floor drain), please report this to the City by calling 614-645-7102. Please note that crews are working diligently to investigate issues throughout the city, and so we may not be able to respond immediately. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

If you had your lateral lined and are experiencing the smell of the resin material used during the lateral process do not be alarmed. The material is not hazardous, please open your windows and flush out your floor drains and traps with a galloon of water to help push out any excess material that is causing the smell. The smell is temporary and will go away.

The rain gardens are designed to drain in 48 hours or less. Some standing water within the garden after a rain event is normal. However, if the rain gardens are overflowing or have standing water for more than 2 days, please report that to blueprint@columbus.gov or 311.
Project Status

Schreyer Springs

  • BLD is the contractor who will be conducting lateral lining in the area.
    • Lateral lining will be conducted in the easement between Lawnview Dr. and Fairoaks Dr.
    • Cleaning of sanitary laterals in various areas of the project area
  • Facemyer has completed all project work within the project work zone. Rain gardens will continue to have a monthly cleanout/maintenance performed on them.
  • Downspout installations are complete.

Overbrook Chatham 

  • There will be no work taking place in this area this week.

Weisheimer Indian Springs

  • Rain gardens will continue to have monthly cleanout/maintenance performed.

Cooke Glenmont

  • MCSP, the crew that is conducting downspout work in the area will not be working this week.
  • Mussun Brothers, the crew that is conducting the lateral line work will not be working this week.

Blenheim Glencoe

  • Private Property work in this area has now begun. BLD will be in the area prepping lateral line work, this work will include cleaning and getting pictures and videos of the laterals before and after cleaning. The following streets will have crews in the area cleaning laterals and installing liners.
    • Blenheim Rd. – installing liners
    • Cleaning of sanitary laterals in various areas of the project area
  • Downspout redirection investigations have begun and will take place on the following streets:
    • No downspout work will take place this week
  • Eramo will continue to conduct routine maintenance on the rain gardens..

Morse Dominion

  • BLD and OBA have both completed their private property work(lateral lining and downspout work).
  • Shelly and Sands, the company who is modifying the interior of the rain gardens for those who opted in, will be on site this week working on modifications. They will begin on Dominion Blvd. and continue moving North street by street.
General Notices

  • Just like a normal storm drain, the rain gardens can’t do their job if leaves/debris are piling up and blocking water from entering the inlet. Our crews will clear these inlets during regular maintenance, but if you see leaves piling up and blocking the rain garden inlets, feel free to push them aside to allow rainwater to enter. And, as always, remember to keep leaves and yard waste out of the streets as much as possible.

Please contact 614-645-1253 or blueprint@columbus.gov with any questions you may have. If you have an emergency, please call 614-645-8276 for Water or 614-645-7102 for Sewers.