PN0314-2023: Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus November 21, 2023 Graphics Commission Meeting Contact Name: Jamie Freise Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-6350 Contact Email Address: jffreise@columbus.gov <mailto:jffreise@columbus.gov> AGENDA GRAPHICS COMMISSION CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO NOVEMBER 21, 2023 The City Graphics Commission hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Appeals, Graphics Plans and certain Miscellaneous Graphics, as provided by the Columbus Graphics Code, Title 33, Article 15 of the City Codes. The City Graphics Commission will hold a public hearing on the following zoning applications on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 at 4:15 p.m. at the MICHAEL B. COLEMAN GOVERNMENT CENTER at 111 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215 in the 2ND FLOOR HEARING ROOM. You can also monitor the hearing through the City of Columbus YouTube channel at the following link: <http://www.youtube.com/cityofcolumbus> SPECIAL NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU OR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING. It is the rule of the Commission to withdraw an application when a representative is not present. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: A Sign Language Interpreter, to “Sign” this meeting, will be made available for anyone with a need for this service, provided the Department of Building & Zoning Services is made aware of this need and given a reasonable notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. To schedule an interpreter, please call 614-645-6373 or TDD 614-645-3293 Further information may be obtained by visiting the City of Columbus Zoning Office website at https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/zoning/Graphics-Commission/ or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Council Activities Section at 614-645-4522 01.Application No.:GC23-029 Location:3100 EASTON SQUARE PLACE (43219), located on the northeast corner of Easton Square Place and Stezler Road (010-282381; Northeast Area Commission). Existing Zoning:CPD, Commercial Planned District District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3377.24 (B), Wall signs for individual uses.To increase the graphic area of a wall sign from 216 square feet to 247 square feet Proposal:To install a wall sign. Applicant(s):Viking Partners Easton LLC 8044 Montgomery Rd, Ste 600 Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 Property Owner(s):Applicant Attorney/Agent:Signcom, Inc., Kylie Cochran Agent 527 West Rich St Columbus, Ohio 43215 Planner:Adam Trimmer, 614-645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov 02.Application No.:GC23-032 Location:4581 CLEVELAND AVE. (43231), located on the northwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Clybourne Road (600-151967; Northland Community Council). Existing Zoning:R-1, Residential District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3376.09(A)(1), Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts.To increase the portion of a ground sign displaying changeable copy from 50% to 57.2%.3376.09(A)(4), Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts.To increase the maximum permitted graphic area of a ground sign from 32 square feet to 65.4 square feet. Proposal:To legitimize and reface an existing ground sign. Applicant(s):Northland Church of Christ Inc 4581 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43231 Property Owner(s):Northland Church of Christ Inc 4581 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43231 Attorney/Agent:Expedite the Diehl LLC c/o Tracey Diehl, Atty. 6487 Hilliard Drive Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110 Planner:Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov 03.Application No.:GC23-035 Location:50 E. 7TH AVE. (43201), located on the north side of East 7th Avenue, approximately 100 feet east of North Pearl Street (01-026112; University Area Commission). Existing Zoning:AR-3, Apartment Residential District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3376.04(C), Residential complex signs To increase the allowable height of a residential wall sign from 8 ft. to 20 ft. Proposal:To install a new illuminated wall sign. Applicant(s):Peer on 7th 50 East 7th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43201 Property Owner(s):50 E 7th Borrower, LLC 105 West York Street, Ste. 350 Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 Attorney/Agent:Atlantic Sign Company, c/o Brooke Alini 2328 Florence Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov 04.Application No.:GC23-036 Location:3651 - 3675 SULLIVANT AVE. (43228), located on the southeast corner of Sullivant Avenue and Wedgewood Drive (010-240872; Greater Hilltop Area Commission). Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3377.23, Permanent and removable window signs. To increase the the total window coverage from 25 percent to 100 percent. Proposal:To legitimize existing window signage. Applicant(s):La Michoacana Mexican Market II, LLC 3629 Sullivant Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43228 Property Owner(s):Harmony Partners, LLC 2246 South Hamilton Road, Suite 101 Columbus, Ohio 43232 Attorney/Agent:Plank Law Firm, LPA c/o Donald T. Plank, Atty.411 East Town Street, Floor 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Planner:Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov 05.Application No.:GC23-037 Location:3464 SULLIVANT AVE (43204), located on the east north side of Sullivant Avenue, approximently 50 feet west of Derrer Road. (010-121729; Greater Hilltop Area Commission). Existing Zoning:C-4, Commercial District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3372.706 (B), Graphics. To allow a pole sign to have automatic changeable copy.3372.706 (C)(4,5), Graphics.To reduce the setback of a ground sign from 15 feet to 12.5 feet and to increase the height of a ground sign from 6 feet to 15 feet. Proposal:To reface an existing pole-sign with automatic changeable copy. Applicant(s):Sullivant Ave Inc. C/O John Tomlinson 4220 Orders Road Grove City, Ohio 43123 Property Owner(s):Applicant Attorney/Agent:Tyler Sihhema 862 Cypresspoint Ct.Cinninnati, Ohio 45245 Planner:Adam Trimmer, (6140 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov 06.Application No.:GC23-040 Location:4910 N. HIGH ST. (43214), located on the northeast corner of North High Street and Morse Road (010- 052186; Clintonville Area Commission). Existing Zoning:CPD, Commercial Planned Development District Request:Variance(s) to Section(s):3372.706(C)(1), Graphics.To increase the number of ground signs from 1 to 3 (A1, A2, and A3) on a single parcel.3372.706(C)(2), Graphics.To allow two pole signs (A1 and A2) in the CCO. 3372.706(C)(3), Graphics.To allow for two ground signs (A1 and A2) that do not have a base.3372.706(C)(4), Graphics.To reduce the setback for Sign A2 from 15 feet to 7.5 feet from Morse Road and to reduce the setback for Sign A3 from 15 feet to 5 feet from North High Street.3372.706(C)(5), Graphics. To increase the maximum permitted height of a ground sign from 6’ above grade to 23’8” for sign A2 (existing condition).3372.706(E)(2), Graphics.To allow two menu boards (H1 and H2) to be located between the building and the Morse Road right-of-way. Proposal:To add a ground sign and menu board signs for a new fast food restaurant. Applicant(s):Agent Property Owner(s):Chick-Fil-A, Inc.5200 Buffington Road Atlanta, Georgia 30349 Attorney/Agent:Plank Law Firm c/o Rebecca Mott, Atty.411 East Town Street, Floor 2 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Planner:Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov