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 Leadership Updates & Volunteer Opportunities

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CAC Leadership Updates

During our January Meeting, CAC elected the following Commissioners to leadership roles:

  • Brittany Boulton, District 5 – Chair
  • Paul Lada, District 1 – Vice Chair
  • Mark Moritz, District 6 – Secretary

We will vote on our Treasurer at the February 2025 meeting. This leadership slate appointed the following chairs with support of the full CAC:

  • Stephen Hardwick, Zoning & Variance Chair
  • Eliza Pendexter, Planning & Development Chair
  • Melissa Doll, Elections Chair
  • Ryan Foshee & Annalies Kern, Green Team Co-Chairs

Thank you to all of our chairs for their willingness to continue volunteering in 2025.

CAC Volunteer Opportunities

The CAC is in need of a new Tech & PR Chair. Please email brittanyforclintonvilleATgmail.com. This role is integral in posting public meeting notices to our website and sharing relevant neighborhood content to our social media.

The CAC will appoint Committee Members to our standing committees at the upcoming February 6th Meeting. Please email our committee chairs with a brief statement of interest and short bio (this can be a few sentences long) as well as your address in order to volunteer to serve on a committee by January 25th. Commissioners will approve committee slates on February 6th and members will begin serving immediately and through January 26th. Contact info below to submit interest:

  • Zoning & Variance – hardwick.zoningATgmail.com
  • Planning & Development – elizacpendexterATgmail.com
  • Elections – Melissa Doll, dcm8694ATgmail.com
  • Green Team (formerly GreenSpot) – Ryan Foshee, ryan.fosheeATgmail.com and Annalies Kern, annalies.kern773ATgmail.com

Information on each committee can be found at https://www.clintonvilleareacommission.org/committees/

CAC Meeting 1.9.25 @ 7 PM

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Full agenda available for download here: DRAFT January 2025 Meeting

Agenda – Clintonville Area Commission
January 9, 2025
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.

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.
7:20 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.
7:30 Election Committee Update – Committee Chair Melissa Doll
Special Election for District 4 seat
7:35 Continued discussion of traffic safety in Clintonville – Commissioner Leigh-Osbourne
7:45 Columbia Gas Project Update – Leah Lewis
8:00 Zoning and Variance Committee – Committee Chair Stephen Hardwick
1. BZA24-148, 262-264 Broad Meadows Blvd. To provide a dumpster with an
enclosure for a multi-unit apartment property, the applicant seeks variances
from 1) CC3321.01(A), Dumpster area – to reduce the required setback for the
dumpster and enclosure from 25 feet to 10 feet from the right-of-way; and
2) CC3312.25, Maneuvering – to reduce the maneuvering area for a garbage truck
from 20 feet to 14.78 feet.
8:30 Public Comment
8:45 Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be 7 PM – 8:50 PM on
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Whetstone Library Community Room.
8:45 Adjourn

District 4 Special Election Candidate Orientation Meeting – POSTPONED to 1.8

CAC District 4 Special Election – Candidate Orientation Meeting POSTPONED to 01.08.25 due to pending winter weather
Those interested in running for the open Clintonville Area Commission seat in District 4 in the upcoming District 4 Special Election are encouraged to attend an Orientation Meeting for Candidates at the Whetstone Library, 3909 North High Street Columbus, OH 43214 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Election Committee Chair Melissa Doll will be available to provide an overview of the Special Election process and answer any questions you may have.  The Orientation Meeting for Candidates is optional but strongly encouraged.
The Special Election will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  The deadline to submit a Candidate Petition Packet is Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Packets available here: https://www.clintonvilleareacommission.org/cac-district-4-special-election/

CAC Zoning & Variance Meeting – Wednesday December 18th at 7pm

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Clintonville Area Commission – Zoning & Variance Committee 
Wednesday December 18th 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. BZA24-148, 262-264 Broad Meadows Blvd. To provide a dumpster with an enclosure for a multi-unit apartment property, the applicant seeks variances from
      1. CC3321.01(A), Dumpster area – to reduce the required setback for the dumpster and enclosure from 25 feet to 10 feet from the right-of-way
      2. CC3312.25, Maneuvering – to reduce the maneuvering area for a garbage truck from 20 feet to 14.78 feet.
  5. The current committee serves through the January 29, 2025 meeting. Discussion of the 2025 committee selection process.
  6. A discussion of screening forms.
  7. Announce that the next meeting of the Clintonville Area Commission will be January 9, 2025, 7:00 p.m., at the Whetstone Library (subject to confirmation), and the next meeting of the Zoning & Variance Committee will be January 29, 2025, 7:00 p.m., at the Clinton Heights Lutheran Church.

District 4 Special Election Details: Timing and Candidate Information

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District 4 Special Election Details: Timing and Candidate Information
Hanna VanKuiken, who was elected District 4 commissioner in August 2024 for a term beginning January 2025, has resigned due to her family relocating out of state.  A special election will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 to fill the District 4 commissioner vacancy.
Candidate Petition Packets will be available next Wednesday, December 11, 2024.  They can be picked up at the Front Desk of Whetstone Library, 3909 North High St., Columbus, OH 43214.  Alternatively, a copy may be downloaded from the CAC website.  Remember to complete and submit the Cover Sheet acknowledging receipt of the packet.
 
Interested candidates- please make sure that 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 Saturday January 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Candidate Packet (in lieu of picking up hard copy at the library) by submitting your interest through our online form: District 4 Special Election – Candidate Petition Packet

CAC Meeting – Thursday 12/4/24 at 7 PM

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Clintonville Area Commission – December 4, 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 December 2024 Meeting)

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.

7:20 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.

7:30 Election Update – Committee Chair Melissa Doll

  • District 4 seat will be vacant beginning January 2025; discuss next steps.

7:45 Continued discussion of 25 mph speed limit – Commissioner Leigh-Osbourne

7:55 Clintonville Greenspot Neighborhood Committee – Committee Co-Chair Foshee

  • Proposed by-law changes; discussion and vote (1st reading was on November 7, 2024)

8:10 Zoning and Variance Committee – Committee Chair Stephen Hardwick

  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 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.
  4. A discussion of screening forms. Single-Family Residential. Other.

8:40 Public Comment

8:50 Announcement of Next Meeting – The next meeting will be 7 PM – 8:50 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Whetstone Library Community Room.

8:50 Adjourn

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