Clintonville Area Commission 2023 Election Update

The Clintonville Area Commission’s process for the 2023 election is underway. Election Day is August 26th

Seats are open for Districts 1, 2 and 9.

  • The following Clintonville residents have been certified as Petition Candidates and will appear
    on the ballot for their respective Districts:

    • Colman Hickey – District 1
    • Paul Lada – District 1
    • Julie Fisk – District 1
    • Gregory Nutter – District 2

There is still time for eligible residents of Districts 1, 2 and 9 to qualify as Write-In Candidates!

Write-In Candidate Orientation Meeting – July 17, 2023

An optional orientation meeting will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Whetstone Library, 3909 North High St., Columbus, OH 43214 for those interested in being a Write-In Candidate in the 2023 CAC Election. Election Committee Chair Melissa Doll will be available to explain the Write-In Candidate process and answer any questions you may have.

Write-In Candidate Process:

  • Obtain the number of valid signatures required by the Election Rules
    • At least 15 valid signatures are required for District 9, since no one submitted a valid petition to be a Petition Candidate in that District
    • At least 25 valid signatures are required for District 1 and District 2, since there are certified Petition Candidates in those Districts
  • Submit required documentation to the Front Desk of Whetstone Library by Friday, August 4 , 2023, 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.

CAC Meeting 7/6/23 at 7 PM

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Agenda – DRAFT July 2023 CAC Agenda

7:00 Call to order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Agenda – Chair David Vottero
7:05 District Updates – all commissioners
7:20 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes – Secretary Peifer
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer White
7:35 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 Styrofoam Recycling Initiative – Ryan Foshee, GreenSpot Committee Co-Chair
7:55 CAC Elections Committee Update – Chair Melissa Doll
8:10 Move to Prosper Presentation to Community – CEO Amy Klaben
8:20 PM
CAC Zoning & Variance Committee – Chair Stephen Hardwick
1. BZA23-069, 199 E. Schreyer Place. The applicant seeks a variance to
increase the maximum garage height from 15′ to 18′ or 19′.
CC3332.38(G).
2. CV23-045, 299 Walhalla Rd.
Note: This property is located on the east side of Gudrun Road, directly
north of the property addressed 332 Gudrun Road (010-303217). In
order to build a garage on the lot, the applicant seeks the following
variances:
1. CC3332.035, R-3, Residential District, to permit an accessory
structure (private garage) on a parcel off-site of the primary
parcel with the single family dwelling to which the proposed
garage is accessory.
2. CC3332.05(A)(4), Area District Lot Width Requirements, to
permit construction of a building on a lot with a width measured
a the front lot line of less than 50’ by reducing 50’ to 0’ because
the existing parcel doesn’t front on a public street, as defined,
but abuts two alleys.
3. CC3332.13, R-3 Area District Requirements, to reduce lot area
from 5,000 SF to 3,049 SF (0.070 ac) to permit a detached garage
as a principal building on an existing parcel.
4. CC3332.19, Fronting, to permit the construction of a detached garage
on an existing parcel without street frontage.
5. CC3332.26, Minimum Side Yard Permitted, to reduce the minimum
side yard at the southeast corner of the proposed garage from 3’ to 1’ –
5”, due to the irregular shape of the parcel.
Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be at 7pm on Thursday,
August 3rd, at Whetstone Library.
8:45 Public Comment
8:55 Adjourn

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

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday June 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
    1. BZA23-069, 199 E. Schreyer Place. The applicant seeks a variance to increase the maximum garage height from 15′ to 18′ or 19′. CC3332.38(G).
    2. CV23-045, 299 Walhalla Rd.. Note: This property is located on the east side of Gudrun Road, directly north of the property addressed 332 Gudrun Road (010-303217).
      1. In order to build a single-family residence, the applicant seeks the following variances:
        1. To permit an accessory structure (private garage) on a parcel off-site of the primary parcel with the single-family dwelling to which the proposed garage is accessory. CC3332.035, R-3.
        2. To reduce the minimum side yard at the southwest corner of the proposed garage from 3′ to 1’5″ due to the irregular shape of the parcel. CC3332.26.
      2. The city staff report states that the applicant will also need the following variances (descriptions taken from the report):
        1. Lot width (50′ required), CC3332.05(A)(4)
        2. From the requirement that each single-unit dwelling or other principal building to have a lot of no less than 5,000 square feet. CC3332.13.
        3. Side-yard variance for the east side yard.
        4. For fronting. CC3332.19.
        5. Possible garage height variance. CC3332.38(G).
  5. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be Thursday July 6, 2023, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

SUBMIT YOUR CANDIDATE PETITION PACKET FOR THE 2023 CAC ELECTION BY JUNE 20, 2023!

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This is a reminder that completed Candidate Petition Packets for the 2023 Clintonville Area Commission Election must be submitted by Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Seats open this year are for Districts 1, 2 and 9.
Candidate Petition Packets are still 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.
Make sure you:
  • Meet the requirements to serve as a Clintonville Area Commissioner
  • Obtain the required number of valid signatures
  • Submit the completed Candidate Petition Packet to the Front Desk of Whetstone Library by Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. 

 

CAC Meeting 6/1/23 at 7 PM

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Agenda – DRAFT June 2023 CAC Agenda

Clintonville Area Commission
Thursday, June 1st, 2023 | 7 PM
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 – Chair David Vottero
7:05 District Updates – all commissioners
7:20 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes – Commissioner Mortiz on behalf of Secretary Peifer
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer White
7:35 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 Whetstone 5 Year Management Plan Update – Jenny Doan, Natural Resource Analyst, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
7:55 CAC Elections Committee Update – Chair Melissa Doll
8:10 PM CAC Zoning & Variance Committee – Chair Stephen Hardwick
1. GC23-015, 5300 N. High St. The applicant seeks a variance to allow for a
131 sq. ft. sign on the north side of the building where the applicable overlay requires a sign no larger than 30 sq. ft. CC3372.706(D)(3).
2. BZA 23-050, 185 Brevoort Rd. In order to legitimize and keep the garage in front (240 sq. ft.) and replace the garage in the rear with a new 24′ x 26′
detached garage, the applicant seeks variances to:
1. Increase the maximum square footage of a garage from 720 sq. ft. to 864 sq. ft. (behind the house), CC3332.38(F)(1);
2. Reduce the building setback from the right of way for a garage from 25 ft. to 0 ft (in front of the house). CC3332.38(C).
3. BZA 23-052, 4586 Starret Rd. To raze and rebuild a single-unit dwelling, the applicant asks to reduce the required rear yard from 25% to 14.3% (the yard is
currently 9.6% of the property, but rebuilding the house likely triggered a return to the 25% requirement). CC3332.27.
8:40 CAC Chair Updates – Chair Vottero
● Feedback from City Attorney on communications processes
● City Capital Improvement Budget Process
Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be at 7pm on Thursday, July 6th, at Whetstone Library.
8:45 Public Comment
8:55 Adjourn

CAC Planning & Development Meeting – Tuesday 5/30 at 7pm

Clintonville Area Commission – Planning & Development Committee 
Tuesday May 30th at 7pm

Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave.
Agenda
  • Status updates on projects
  • Review potential CIP project asks based on existing documents
  • Discuss new projects not yet included in existing documents

Existing documents for previous request items:

Clintonville Neighborhood Plan

CAC Mobility Framework

Columbus – Capital Improvements Plan

CAC Candidate Orientation Meeting 5.23.23

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Those interested in running for the Clintonville Area Commissioner seats in Districts 1, 2, and 9 that are up for election in 2023 are encouraged to attend an Orientation Meeting for Candidates at the Whetstone Library, 3909 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214, this Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.  Election Committee Chair Melissa Doll will be available to provide an overview of the 2023 Election process and answer any questions you may have. The Orientation Meeting for Candidates is optional but strongly encouraged.

Helpful Links

Edit: Updated Candidate Petition Packet 5.22.23

CAC 2023 Election Timeline

Clintonville Area Commission Election Packets Now Available

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Candidate Petition Packets are now available

Districts on the ballot this year for CAC are numbers 1, 2, and 9. If you are interested in running for a seat, please visit download the Candidate Petition Packet.

Printed copies are also available for pick up at the Whetstone Library beginning May 24th. Candidates will have until June 19th to collect the required number of signatures. Election Day is August 26th.

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

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday May 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: We have received application CV23-045 for 299 Walhalla Rd., but it will not be on this month’s agenda due to scheduling issues. We anticipate that it will go before the committee on June 28, 2023.
  5. Variance Agenda
    1. GC23-015, 5300 N. High St. Application. The applicant seeks a variance to allow for a 131 sq. ft. sign on the north side of the building where the applicable overlay requires a sign no larger than 30 sq. ft. CC3372.706(D) (3).
    2. BZA 23-052, 4586 Starret Rd. Application. Staff Report. To raze and rebuild a single-unit dwelling, the applicant asks to reduce the required rear yard from 25% to 14.3% (the yard is currently 9.6% of the property, but rebuilding the house likely triggered a return to the 25% requirement). CC3332.27.
  6. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be Thursday June 1, 2023, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library, and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church