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 December 18th at 7pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!