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September 17, 2008 Agenda
6:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas Sauer Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding Information

Reports
1. Columbus Police Department – Officer Chamberlin Information
2. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann Information
3. Campus Partners – Doug Aschenbach Information
4. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble Information

Presentations
1. City of Columbus – Bond Issues 14-19 Information
Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1. Community Crime Patrol – Ellen Moore Vote
2. Bill Riley & WINGS & BREW PIZZA CO. Vote
– Good Neighbor Agreement
3. Weinland Park Community Mobility Plan Information
– Brian Hagerty and Dilip Karpoor

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Vote
2. Planning Committee – Doreen Uhas Sauer, Chair Information
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair Information
4. Governance Committee - David Hegley, Chair Information
5. Code and Environment Committee, Tom Wildman, Chair Information
6. Executive Committee Report, Ian MacConnell  Information

Announcement
There is a vacancy in District 4, new candidates will be considered starting in
October 2008.

Adjournment - Next Meeting – October 15, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for clarification only.
Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission meeting.

Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

Agenda Details

Presentation Information
$1.66 Billion 2008 Voted Bond Package - The six issues that will appear on the ballot are: Safety and Health ($86.1 million), Streets and Highways ($345.6 million), Water ($524.7 million), Refuse Collection ($32.2 million), Sanitary Sewers ($551.9 million), Recreation and Parks ($124.2 million).

District 4 Vacancy
Due to excessive unexcused absences, District 4 Commissioner Sean Cunningham has resigned from the UAC.  This is the formal announcement of that vacancy and new candidates will be considered starting in October 2008.

Good Neighbor Agreement Details
Draft Good Neighbor Agreement for WINGS & BREW PIZZA CO., LLC and the UAC
The Community Relations Committee voted unanimously to enter into a Good Neighbor Agreement (see attached) with WINGS & BREW PIZZA CO., LLC, a restaurant located at 2167 N High St, Columbus, OH.  Only one change was made to the agreement as recommended by the committee – to reference compliance with the City Code 2329.11 regarding Community Noise.

Zoning Committee Details
Tabled from last month: 1918 N, High (former Steak & Shake) Applicant: John Robinson Action is to consider
elimination/modification of a condition imposed several years ago on a variance for Steak & Shake. The UAC
imposed a condition that there can be no alcohol sales at that location. This is not a legally enforceable
condition. The proposed new use will be a restaurant which will serve alcohol.

Demolition Requests
2364 N. 4th Street, Garage Owner- Nicholas Spindel Only one wall remains standing.
85 W. 8th Ave., Frame House & Garage. Owner: Joann Brake. Current owner has owned property for 30
years. Fire damage to roof and second floor. Code orders written.
43-45 E. 9th, House, Owner: Campus Partners. Numerous code violations cited to previous owner.
53-55 E. 9th, House, Owner: Campus Partners. Numerous code violations cited to previous owner

Executive Committee Report
August 26, 2008 – Buckeye Realty Office  In attendance: Seth Golding, Bill Graver, David Hegley, Ian MacConnell, Doreen Uhas Sauer, Sharon Young

1)    Letter Writing Policy – Executive Committee voted unanimously that letters voted to be sent “in spirit” will be edited and finalized by the President and/or Corresponding Secretary.  Committees are required to draft the letter and provide Corresponding Secretary contact information for all recipients.  If a letter is to be sent verbatim out of Committee, the letter must be presented to full commission for approval in final form.  Correspondence that require immediate response and have historically been approved by the UAC will be drafted by the President or Corresponding Secretary and mailed immediately.

2)    Variance Request Checklist Committee – Executive Committee voted unanimously to create an ad hoc committee whose purpose is to review Zoning Code and create a checklist for Zoning applicants suggesting specific recommendations based on common variance requests.  Eg – Required bicycle parking for locations requiring reduction in automobile parking.  This ad hoc committee will be chaired by Joaquin Serantes and be made up of representatives from the full commission, and volunteer representatives from the community.

3)    Discussed Governance Committee’s review of Columbus City Code Chapter 3111 ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION AREAS AND AREA COMMISSIONS.

Next Executive Committee Meeting scheduled for Sept 30, 5pm – Northwood High Building, 2231 N. High St

Tentative Agenda
1)    Neighborhood Identity Project
2)    Follow-up on Committee work

There is a great article in the new Smart Money Magazine about the benefits to retiring to a university community.  They include: low to reasonable house payments, educational opportunities and access to affordable world class health care.

6:15PM 43 & 47 W. Tompkins (Parcels front on the alley. This is where the UAC considered the naming of the alley recently) applicant: Garland Properties III Dave Perry, Agent Variances to permit construction of two single family residences on vacant parcels in R2F zoning.

6:50PN 1863 Summit Street (NW corner Summit & 16^th) Applicant :Tim Welsh Variances to permit construction of second phase of adjacent apartment development.

7:20 PM 28 E. 7^th Ave. Seventh Ave. Community Baptist Church Applicant: Columbus Collegiate academy, Inc. Attorney: Jill Tangeman Parking variance from 111 spaces required to 11 provided

Here is a map of the locations being discussed

What are people’s thoughts on the recent change of Code Enforcement Officers in our neighborhood?

District 2 University Area Commissioners; Tom Wildman, Ian MacConnell, Seth Golding with the Mayor of Columbus, Michael Coleman and University Community Business Association President, Bill Graver

June 18, 2008 Agenda

6:30     Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1.  Elections Committee Report – Seating of elected Commissioners
2.  Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas -Sauer            Vote
3.  Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding                Information

Reports
1. Columbus Police Department – Officer Chamberlain        Information
2. Campus Partners - Steve Sterrett                Information
3. District Report 2 – Seth Golding                Information
4. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann        Information
5. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble        Information

Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1.

Block Party Permit Request
1. Lisa Shepard – Maynard Ave United Methodist Church    Vote
- Close Maynard from Indianola to Indiana Ave 11am – 4pm

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair            Information
2. Planning Committee – Elan Daniel, Chair            Information
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair    Information
4. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman, Chair    Information
5. Governance Committee Report - David Hegley, Chair        Information

Special Report
1. Nomination Committee                     Information

Adjournment - Next Meeting – July 16, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for clarification only. Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission meeting.

Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

This is a copy of the Draft Green Plan Update, amended based off of community input from our last meetings. Please review the document and comment below. Comments are open to the public. The Planning Committee will vote to bring this document before the full University Area Commission in it’s July meeting. If it passes, the University Area Commission will vote to adopt this document as an approved policy document for neighborhood environmental programs and recommendations. Click here for a copy of the Draft Green Plan Update

If you would like to organize a street sweeping for your area or district, please contact Ray Browning (614) 645-7999. You will need to find a date that does not conflict with already scheduled street sweeping, and determine the streets that need to be done. The city requires that a person or community group takes responsibility for posting the signs and informing area residents of the cleaning so that cars are not blocking the street cleaners. It is advised that you schedule the cleaning on days when students are on break so that there are less cars on the streets.

University Area Commission
21 May 2008
Meeting Summary (To be approved)

Call to order: President Ian MacConnell called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM at the Northwood/High Building, Community Room, 2231 North High.

Call to order: President Ian MacConnell called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM at the Northwood/High Building, Community Room, 2231 North High.

Members present: Richard Allen (arrived 6:38 PM), Grayson Atha (left 8 PM), Elan Daniel, Ahmed Ebady, Catherine Girves (arrived 6:55 PM), Seth Golding (arrived 7:45 PM), Bill Graver, David Hegley, Joyce Hughes, Ron Hupman, Ian MacConnell, Richard Talbott, Doreen Uhas Sauer, Lisabeth Warncke, Tom Wildman (arrived 8:15 PM), Sharon Young. Excused: Sean Cunningham, Joaquin Serantes. Absent: Robert Caldwell. Seat vacant: Emily Foster.

Approval of minutes, Doreen Uhas Sauer: Please note correction—Code and Enforcement Committee should be changed to Code and Environment Committee.

Motion to approve minutes from March and April 2008. Graver (sec. Talbott). Motion approved unanimously by voice vote.

Treasurer’s report, Seth Golding: Balance currently at $796.86. (See Executive Committee report for information on proposed budget/MOA)

Reports:

• District 1 Report: Joaquin Serantes was absent

• City of Columbus Code Enforcement, Debra Van Dyke: Many of the listings on the Code Enforcement report from April, 2008, are in status quo at present with the following updates on others—Sales One properties going to sheriff’s sale; a foundation at Findley Avenue was not to code and has been completely redone; Stillwater property has completed electrical work; open orders at Jack’s bar on signage and must comply with Urban Commercial Overlay; there are issues with Jimmy Guava’s (North High) signage and zoning for work with no permits; contact has been made with the church on East, issues with unapproved graphics on Panda Express (North High); and issues with work at Sloopy’s in Old North Columbus

• City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison, Steve Soble: Pictures from commissioners’ meeting with the Mayor last fall were handed out for each commissioner who was present and were personalized by the Mayor. Report given on curfew and truancy with literature for posting or passing out. Literature is aimed at parents/adults info sheet and a postcard size piece for students explaining reasons behind enforcement of curfew and penalties for noncompliance. $37,000 allocated for publicity campaign. Will start on June 5^th and go through August 24^th and is in effect from midnight until 6 AM for ages 17 and under. Questions from commissioners included: what happens if no one comes forward to pick up young person at downtown YMCA. Answer: they will be taken to Juvenile Detention facility. Soble also offered free file cabinets and delivery for the UAC; however, the commission decided files needed cleaning more than additional storage, thanked Soble for his generous offered, but declined the offer.

• Campus Partners, Steve Sterrett: Report handed out with following highlights: theft from autos and burglaries were down significantly over spring quarter as a result of safety initiatives by Columbus Police, University Police, and Community Crime Patrol, and safety messges from USG and Off-Campus Student Services. New videos on University Police website have also been effective. New Community Liaison offer for 4^th Precinct is Officer Scott Chamberlain. His email is schamberlain@columbuspolice.org and phone number is 614.645.1404 and fax is 614.645.4111. On May 29^th, Mayor Michael Coleman and City Councilwoman Maryellen O’Shaunghnessy will join University District civic leaders at 10 AM in the parking lot of United Dairy Farmers (2424 North High) to mark beginning of roadway construction from Lane to Arcadia. Water, sewer, and streetscape improvements are planned. Weinland Park festival will by August 16^th; volunteers interested in helping to plan should contact Joyce Hughes, president of Weinland Park Community Civic Association at jhughes005@columbus.rr.cm or 614.291.0723. Street sweeping has returned for June 12 and 13. University District Code Enforcement Task Force meets June 10 at 1:30 PM in room 100, Northwood and High. Special bulk pickup dates have not yet been set. Wex (Wexner Center) Drive-In Outdoor Film Fest on the plaza at High and 15^th will be June 19, July 17, August 21—with vintage films, free snacks, free admission, and a cash bar.

Public Comments and Announcements:

• Jerry Leard from Wyandotte/Indianola neighborhood inquired about street sweeping procedures if area is outside core campus. Streets are swept but with no notification, cars do not move. There is a schedule posted on city’s website but it is standard procedure of city to clean all city streets at least twice a year; campus area systematic sweeping was started in 1996-97 in order to move cars which would never move in order to sweep streets more than just down the middle. President MacConnell asked Richard Allen, Community Relations, to follow up with possible other answers and ideas.

• Ramlow Alley residents requested help regarding their parking situation. They have begun to park in front of their houses, an area not posted for any parking restrictions, but have recently all had tickets. They can go on-line to challenge tickets; however, because of the unusual circumstances of area in regard to empty lot across from their houses, Steve Soble was asked if he might have additional thoughts on resolution of issue. Sloopy’s has expressed interest in helping residents with parking.

• Catherine Girves, on behalf of the UAEA, presented President Ian MacConnell with an award for his work in juvenile restitution work with graffiti offenders.

Presentations: Old North Columbus Capital Improvements

Michael Lynch, Project Manager and contractor for capital improvements in Old North Columbus (614.645.8455), reported on the timetable and scope of the work to be undertaken in the next 18 months, ending late autumn 2009.

Highlights of the presentations are as follows:

• Project is part of Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization program (NCR) to revitalize and support older commercial areas and includes sewer separation and water-line work on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities. Improvements include new traffic signals, curbs and sidewalks, streetscape amenities, pavement overlay, storm drain and upgrades and removal of overhead electric lines

• Scope of work is from Lane to Arcadia on High; and all side streets up to the first alley: Dodridge to Neil and north on Neil to Glen Echo Ravine, Hudson from Neil to East. Widening of intersection of Hudson and High will add additional turn lanes. Sewer and separate sanitary flow from storm water in compliance with EPA. Cost is $12 million in contract; $13.5 million including inspection

• Work starts on Tuesday, May 27^th though utilities are working in area at present

• Field office to be at Dodridge and Ramlow on present vacant lot, and all assurances are in place that this will be a temporary use of lot and will not result in a permanent parking area. The area is to be re-seeded and returned to use as green field at conclusion of project

• Thursday, May 29^th, 10 AM is official opening of project with Mayor and other dignitaries and public is invited

• There will be a temporary curb cub at Dodridge to facilitate contractor’s office and storage of equipment on site

• Two office trailers will be on site at Dodridge; this is a field office at which neighbors and businesses can come with concerns; work ends each day at 5:30 PM.

• Plans in place to keep area as free of dust, dirt, mud as possible; all part of code.

Committee Highlight Reports:

• Zoning Committee, Ron Hupman:

• 253 East 12^th Avenue (Zettler site) Background: the UAC previously recommended approval of the CPD for an apartment development on the site. The Urban Commercial Overlay applies to this location, but there are pending revisions to the UCO and other related zoning code changes that are awaiting action by City Council in early June. The city has advised the developer to seek an application with regard to the property since the application and the CPD language has been approved by the Development Commission but it will most likely not come before City Council until other changes to UCO have already been approved. Request: developer, Tim Welsh of proposed East Village project, is seeking to modify the CPD so that it will include variances to the forthcoming new requirements (principally, parking on the 1^st floor in C4 zoning) so that the development will not be a non-conforming use under the revised code. Zoning Committee notes that this is a technicality that does not in any way alter the plan that the UAC has previously approved; however, they do not have a recommendation from committee. Commissioner questions included: reasons why 1^st floor parking in CPD generally not approved, use of 2^nd floor over parking, and hesitancy to approve change which is predicated on proposed changes which may not pass City Council. Motion to approve request to modify CPD language to include variances to allow 1^st floor parking at the proposed East Village development (the former Zettler lot) with the understanding that this approval would constitute a “grandfathering in” of a previous UAC-approval but should not, in anyway, be seen as setting a precedent for other such requests, Daniel (sec. Hughes) Yes: Allen, Atha, Daniel, Girves, Hegley, Hughes, Hupman, MacConnell, Talbott, Warncke. No: Graver, Uhas Sauer, Young. Abs. 0. Motion passes 10-3. (Commissioner Ebady was out of room and did not vote.)

• Planning Committee, Elan Daniel:

Presentation by Bob Nickley for Buckeye Reality regarding renaming of east/west alley between Wall Street and Neil Avenue which was requested of the city in 2003. Several names were suggested by developer at the time, Wayne Garland, who was building 4 properties at time near Tompkins and needed addresses for building permits. Breco Lane was approved from the list by Dave Perry, City of Columbus, on 4/20/03 but never acted on. Commissioner discussion: though request is over 5 years old, name of alley could have been chosen to be more reflective of area’s history.

Motion to approve request and create name of Breco Lane for previously unnamed east/west alley from Wall to Neil, Daniel (sec. Hughes). Yes: Allen, Atha, Daniel, Girves, Hegley, Hughes, Hupman, MacConnell, Talbott, Warncke. No: Wildman. Abs. Graver. Motion passes 11-1, 1 abs. (Commissioner Ebady was out of room and did not vote.)

Work and scope of Planning Committee activities to a new chair since this would be his last official meeting.

• Community Relations Committee, Richard Allen: Report next month.

• Governance Committee, David Hegley: Second Reading for by-law change to Article V, Section 10 to eliminate following wording: “Any commissioner may attend meeting of any committee as an ex officio member.” Reasoning behind the change is it would permit committees to do the heavy work of formulating a position to bring to full commission and allow all commissioners to vote in committee could derail this work. Change would still allow full debate and provide chairs the stability of set membership to determine is a quorum of the committee is present. If motion passes, related changes necessary. Commissioner concerns: there has not been a problem to-date; does help to determine quorum for voting; ex officio voting rights of all commissioners has worked in the past.

Motion from committee to accept the by-law change as presented and eliminate the ex-officio status of commissioners on committees to which they are not assigned. Yes: Atha, Girves, Golding, Hughes, Hupman, Uhas Sauer, Warnecke, Wildman, Young. No: Allen, Daniel, Graver, Hegley, MacConnell, Talbott. Abs. 0. Motion fails (10 votes or 2/3 of commissioners present required for passage) 9-6 (Commissioner Ebady was out of room and did not vote.)

• Code & Environment Committee, Tom Wildman: Block Party and Street Closure Guidelines were reviewed by committee (comments from other commissioners appeared on the UAC blog). Several letters to be sent to a variety of city departments which deal with quality of life issues in the district were presented for approval at commission. If letters are approved, it will be the role of the Corresponding Secretary, with help from the Committee, to finalize letters for signatures and send offs.

• Motion from Committee to send a letter to Department of Transportation, 311 Connect, requesting all street and alley potholes be filled throughout the University District boundaries presently and each spring. Discussion centered on: did other area commissions did in fact have a procedure in place which allowed larger potholes area to be replaced without calling in individual locations; did this negate the role of commissioners/citizens to bring it to the attention of the city; and could or would this be the role of city to report all work to be done. Yes: Allen, Ebady, Golding, Hegley, Hughes, MacConnell, Uhas Sauer, Warncke, Wildman. No: Daniel, Girves, Graver, Hupman. Abs. 0. Motion passes 9-4 (Commissioner Talbott was out of room and did not vote.)

• Motion from Committee to send a letter to City Forester and 311 Connect requesting all UIRF street trees that have died or been removed to be replaced throughout the University District presently and each spring. Discussion center on whether replacement from UIRF funds might affect budget and/or other requests from UAC for future UIRF funding; commissioners’ roles in being proactive and not putting work on city; and city’s vs. citizen knowledge as to which are UIRF trees. Yes: Allen, Ebady, Golding, Hughes, Uhas Sauer, Warncke, Wildman. No: Daniel, Girves, Graver, Hegley, Hupman, MacConnell, Talbott, Young. Abs.: 0. Motion defeated 7-8

• Motion from Committee to send a letter to City Engineer/Electric Division and 311 Connect requesting all street and alley lights to be checked and replaced as need throughout the University District presently and each autumn, in addition to regular maintenance. Motion passed by voice vote. Yeas: 12. Nos: 2 ( Daniel and Hughes). Abs: 0.

• Motion from Committee to send a letter to Keep Columbus Beautiful and 311 Connect requesting all graffiti and stickers be identified and removed throughout the University District presently and monthly, with special emphasis on cable boxes, utility poles, street signs and poles, COTA stops, city right-of-way retaining walls, railway overpasses and crossing, bridge overpasses and abutments, refuse containers, fire hydrants, and sidewalks and curbs. Discussion centered on whether it was possible to do this without specific addresses; experiment in Old North Columbus which was successful; advice of city and Keep Columbus Beautiful which advised this could be done. Motion passed by voice vote. Yeas: 12. Nos: 2 (Daniel and Warncke). Abs: 1 (Young)

• Motion to send a letter to Rumpke and 311 Connect requesting all recycling containers have sealable lids (snap down) to prevent wandering recyclables as paper, cardboard, and plastics onto city streets, sidewalks, and alleys and onto private property within the University District. Discussion centered on present delivery system and increased costs if lids were required on current totes.

Motion defeated by voice vote. Yeas: 9. Nos: 4 (Ebady, Wildman, Talbott, Golding). Abs: 0

• Block Party Guidelines as proposed by Code and Environment Committee. Discussion at UAC and through commissioner comments on blog centered on a 2/3 required passage by UAC as excessive; requirements of other community groups to weigh in as excessive; whether guidelines on advertising infringe on free speech rights; and need for clear guidelines for recycling, alcohol use, noise, toilet plans, cleanup plans. Motion to table and return to Committee, MacConnell (sec. Golding). Motion passed by voice vote. 1 Abst. Wildman. MacConnell and Wildman urged all commissioners to review and comment by blog or attendance at next committee meeting.

Special Reports:

• Nick Uhas was introduced and will be the new USG representative to the UAC. This is the last meeting for Commissioners Lisabeth Warncke and Elan Daniel who were thanked for their many contributions by President MacConnell.

• Executive Committee Report:

• Approval of UAC budget and MOA with City

Presentation by Seth Golding for annual budget approval. Since the proposed budget for 1

January 2007 to 31 December 2007 seemed to be an accurate prediction of how monies were actually spent in that fiscal year, the 2008 budget will mirror those proposed expenditures and would be divided as follows: Administrative and Special Project Services (proposed $250.00); Space Costs and Rental (proposed $150.00); Travel and Registrtion (proposed $200.00); Consumable Supplies (proposed $1000.00); Banking Fees (0); Miscellaneous Expenses (proposed$400.00) for a total of $2000.00.

Motion from Committee to approve budget as proposed for 2008 (sec. Graver). Motionapproved unanimously by voice vote.

• UAC Blog for posting on-line

Blog has been used by several commissioners to-date for testing and training. If approved, additional training will take place in committee.

Motion from Committee to approve creation and use of UAC blog for posting on-line comments. Motion approved by unanimously by voice vote. Abs.: Tom Wildman and Joyce Hughes.

Commissioner Uhas Sauer thanked the commission for their support and understanding and, especially, Sharon Young for 2 months of note taking during Uhas Sauer’s absence.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn, Graver (sec. Talbott). Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Meeting was adjourned 8:40 PM

Repectfully submitted:

Doreen Uhas Sauer, Secretary

University Area Commission
16 April 2008
Meeting Summary

Call to order: President Ian MacConnell called the meeting to order at 6:39 PM at the Community Room, Northwood and High, 2231 North High.

Members present: Richard Allen, Grayson Atha, Sean Cunningham, Elan Daniel, Ahmed Ebady, Catherine Girves (arrived 6:41), Seth Golding (arrived 7:28), David Hegley, Joyce Hughes, Ron Hupman, Ian MacConnell, Joaquin Serantes, Richard Talbott, Tom Wildman, Sharon Young. Excused: Robert Caldwell, Bill Graver, Doreen Uhas Sauer, and Lisabeth Warncke.

Approval of Minutes. Doreen Uhas Sauer: Minutes were not read or approved due to the absence of the secretary.

Treasurer’s Report, Seth Golding: $496.79 in account. Invoice report submitted to city.

Reports: (President MacConnell said that starting with next meeting commissioners will be giving reports from their area on why they live where they do)

• District 4, Commissioner Atha: He was assigned to King Avenue Church in that area, rented and then purchased the house. Has been there 12 years and was told about surrounding properties—mostly apartments. He took packages to apts this winter and met many of the people. The Circles have a mostly enthusiastic group. Their problems have been about flooding and drainage—concerns for trees; crime; what to do when properties are not kept up; how could UAC help Circles more. Atha welcomes suggestions and tips on building community and enhancing ways to encourage affirmation of people and finding joy in living here. Next month, Commissioner Richard Allen will present.

• Columbus Police Department, Officer Chris Riley: Precinct 3, temporarily covering NW and University District while position is open. Brought stat sheets of crime for last month and information on various projects “All Hands on Deck.” Working on crime activity in area in initiative with OSU police to assist in aggressive panhandling situation on High. New policing center had damage to the front doors. Questions for Officer Riley from commissioners included: cruiser police precinct district; activity on night the doors were broken included rocks thrown at various homes; new curfew laws; what are high priority situations, hiring of new liaison position; money allocated for gang initiatives; and Glen Echo vagrant encampment. It was noted by Officer Riley that there have been no calls about encampments.

• City of Columbus Code Enforcement, Andy Bauman: Debra Van Dyke reported on last minute updates. Stillwater’s partially constructed Hudson and High building is having work done on the inside, exterior work has started and padlocks added to gates; 2210 Summit, Jack’s Bar, building owner may evict tenant and put manager of Bourbon Street in charge; Walt’s Lounge—building owner is getting rid of bar and owner has been contacted; Sales One Realty properties is going to sheriff’s sale; and East Ave church was vandalized and windows broken, church has been notified about 4 issues (trustees are from all over Ohio and most of their churches are rural, this is only urban one).

• City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison, Steve Soble: Congratulations on national recognition of OSU partnering with community. Ten thousand pounds of litter were collected on cleanup day in Weinland Park. Questions from commissioners included: people on roofs, Sobel’s moving into new policing center

• Campus Partners, Steve Sterrett: 2 matters of concern for public safety in Gateway garage are being handled with a fact sheet about public safety in which the crime statistics for the Gateway are compared to those in Precinct 4 and the facts about the 2 incidents are reported. Campus Partners will send flyer to owner of properties about safety issues concerning grills and people on porches and roofs. About 4-5 are currently being sent monthly.

Public Comments and Announcements: None

Presentations:

• Crew Stadium Concerts, Scott Diebolt: Crew Stadium has been to North and South Linden Area Commissions. When stadium was built it was not for soccer alone but for 2 venue facility. It has built a permanent stage which was to be started in 2009 but moved up after Germaine closed. Columbus important music venue. They are very conscious of neighbors and noise levels. Professional levels have been done and have been within code. Some complaints and money is spent on noise studies. Originally it was to be south facing north but changed, having sound companies coming in prior to concerts to make adjustments. It is not designed to replace Germaine but 3-4 concerts this year and 6-8 next year. Will return to UAC for issues and complaints. Commissioner concerns: no mention was ever made on concerts when stadium was built; promises made about fences and noise have never been addressed; many residents and students renting from Inn Town Homes and others in direct path of noise; stadium must improve parking lots; fencing is crawled over; stadium is on leased ground; 2 days concerts with 30 bands presents concern about camping overnight and campground spots; draw for event is regional; comments about parking and safety; traffic problems at Hudson and 71 and 17^th and North 4^th; activities like this which may draw acts of vandalism; the concert venue does not make this an attractive community to market or live in; Silver Drive traffic problems; visits to UAC and Linden communities seem to be afterthought as there was no attempt by stadium or others to contract area commissioners prior to this; concern that concerts will erode quality of life and make University area and Linden seem like dumping spots for unwanted events. Scott Diebolt phone number is 554-4425 for contacts

• Capital Improvements Project from Lane to Arcadia, Tom Murphey, City of Columbus: Improvements hit a snag during property acquisitions; needed to study extra options and now have an outlet to go near apartments on Dodridge. They wish to maintain 2 lanes and 2 ways of traffic but some closures will occur. Water and electricity may be shut off, pay attention to notices. The area will see substantial upgrade; regular updates to come. Commissioner concerns included: regular communication, ADA ramps and sidewalks, movement of utilities and who will be impacted, concern about tenants letting landlords know if water is off. 520 days to complete the project.

• Columbus Board of Realtors, Columbus Ad Campaign

Block Party Permit Request:

• Daniel Blake, 113-140 East 11^th requesting closure for 50-75 people and 33 residences from Indianola to Gateway garage for live music event to benefit Ohio.fm. Will be selling beer and providing wristbands. Commissioner concerns: not enough planning, security and bathrooms; too much of an all alcohol event only—not enough sober people; unsecured and unregulated drinking at the 33 houses; noise and sound amplified; only 2 urinals?; litter and recycling plan?

Motion to approve as presented, Hegley (sec. Hupman). Yes: Atha, Cunningham, Daniel, Ebady, Golding, Hughes, Talbott. No: Girves, Hegley, Hupman, MacConnell, Serantes, Young. Abs: Wildman. Motion passes: 7-6, 1 ab.

• Robert Munoz, 191 East 15^th, requesting a permit to close 15^th Avenue from Indianola to Pearl on May 9^th from 4-9:30 PM for the annual Ohio State Interfraternity Greek Week closing ceremonies. House lawns will also be used for activities and cookouts. No alcohol will be served. Columbus police will be present. Amplified sound will be allowed with a permit from city. Litter and recycling attended to.

Motion to approve as presented Hughes (sec. Wildman). Yes: Atha, Cunningham, Daniel, Golding, Hegley, Hughes, Hupman, MacConnell, Serantes, Talbott, Wildman, Young. No: Girves. Abs. 0. Motion passed 12-1; however Commissioner Ebady was out of room at vote.

Committee Reports:

• Zoning Committee, Ron Hupman

• 1428 North High, applicant Altman Company, Dave Perry presenting to rezone ARO to CPD to permit new construction commercial building for all C4 uses with retail on 1^st floor and 3 apartments on 2^nd floor. CPD encompasses parking reduction from 20 required to 9 provided, reduced size of 1 space. Zoning Committee recommends approval. Motion passed unanimously.

• North High, Kroger site redevelopment, CPD to permit construction of new Kroger store and additional retail on the existing site between 6^th and 7^th. Initial Zoning Committee recommendation was to endorse the site plan concept presented on 4/7/08 and with the condition that the UCO requirement for 60% glass area on the 1^st floor on the High Street façade must be met. Jeff Brown, attorney, presented. It was noted that Frank Pettrecello, from UARB, did not participate in review of this project which was approved by UARB. Zoning Committee recommends approval based on CPD text and drawings with following conditions—High Street façade is 6 ft by 4 ft; 30% true window glass into store and other 30% in a manner that will be approved by UARB, all deciduous trees on street at 4”, the strong recommendation by UAC that the curb cut on High be made more pedestrian friendly, space for recycling containers be added. In addition, commissioners noted other issues to be addressed: church parking, traffic, bike parking, storm water run off, Green building practices, shopping cart walk-abouts, recycling. Motion to approve passed unanimously.

• Planning Committee, Elan Daniel: Motion to send letter to Director Safford regarding University Area Commission’s support of Conservation District coverage for entire district. Motion to approve passed unanimously by voice vote. Commissioner Wildman motioned addendum that letter not be sent until after city has determined 3 sites for pilot programs. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Community Relations Committee, Richard Allen

• Code & Enforcement Committee, Tom Wildman

• Governance Committee, David Hegley: There was a 1^st reading of proposed changes to by-laws.

Special report

• Elections Committee: Met 4/2/08. Elections will be held June 7^th from 10 AM to 4 PM. Residents interested in running can obtain election packets on the UAC website or contacting UAC. Election packets were posed on 4/11/08 as required by by-laws. Volunteers are needed to man polls. Interested volunteers should contact Lisabeth Warncke.

Adjournment: 10:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted:

Sharon Young, acting secretary, and Doreen Uhas Sauer, typing secretary