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JANUARY 9, 2012 ZONING MEETING NOTES
AND VOTING RECORD
248 E. 11TH Avenue – Pride Center

Present:  Bill Graver, Dick Talbot, Susan Keeny, Joyce Hughes, Tom Wildman, Joaquin Serantes (arrived @ 6:45 pm)
Excused: Seth Golding

Meeting was opened by Chair Keeny.  We went over the revised agenda and timelines.

AGENDA:

6:30 PM:  Parking variance for 1211 Grant Ave.  This is a request to reduce the number of code-required off-street parking spaces for residential new construction from 2 to 1 parking space.  The applicant is Linda Menerey.
This property has an existing 1-car garage with a paved parking pad to the north side.  Vehicular access to this parking pad is blocked by the placement of an existing utility pole.  The committee was in agreement with the request but directed the applicant to immediately contact the utility company and request that the pole be moved.  At such time as the utility pole shall be moved, the paved area would become a code-required parking pad.
Motion to approve the request for reduced parking with the condition that NRP request that pole be relocated by the utility company, allowing the paved area to become a parking pad - Bill Graver – seconded, Tom Wildman
Motion Passed unanimously

7:00 PM:  N. High St. Mixed-Use Development – corner of 7th and High Streets. Request for variances include:
Increase the allowable height from 35 ft. to 75 ft.
Sect. 3372.605 (E) - request that 2nd story windows be “open air”
Applicant is the architect, JL Bender, Inc.   Please note that due to plan modifications, the number of variances requested is reduced from the original 4 to the 2 variances listed above.  The modifications include the addition of more retail along the High Street façade to increase both the building frontage and the adjoining uses along High Street.
The committee expressed continued concern about the proposed building height and the vehicular exit/entrance off High Street.  Traffic engineers at the City are still reviewing the vehicular access to the site.
On Jan. 15th the architect and developer are scheduled to present the proposed plan to the Weinland Park residents to communicate the plan revisions and to solicit community response.

Motion to approve dividing the variances into two separate votes, Joaquin-seconded, Dick.   Motion passed unanimously.

Increase the allowable height from 35 ft. to 75 ft. – There was much discussion regarding the Commission’s past votes on requests to increase the allowable height in the University District.  It was noted that height increases have been allowed.  Dick Talbot presented the Weinland Park Plan which stipulates a 1-3 stories max. building height, and a 0 ft. setback for buildings on the property @ 7th & High Streets.
Vote: 1 yes 4 no – Motion failed

Sect. 3372 605 (E) – request that 2nd story windows be “open air” – Motion to move to a vote, Joaquin-seconded, Dick.  The 2nd level of this structure is parking garage, and the request for ‘open air’ widows is to meet the ventilation requirements for parking garages.  The window openings would be ‘screened’ to prevent projectiles from the 2nd floor.
Motion passed unanimously

7:30 PM:  264 W. Norwich Avenue - Request for 9 variances for a proposed 56-unit (156 beds) apartment building, 3-4 stories high, that sits atop a 2-story parking garage (1 level above grade, one level below grade).  Applicant is Mike Shannon for the Edwards Company. (Last month the applicant appeared for a preliminary project review. This month’s presentation is for the final review and committee vote.)
The existing site contains 48 units and 12 parking spaces.   Tuttle Park is directly north of the property.
Variances requested are:
Vision Clearance - driveway to lower parking garage does not have a 10-ft. clear vision triangle.
Rear Yard – required rear yard is 10,089 sq. ft.; proposed rear yard is 1,359 sq. ft.
Landscaped Area – 5% of the lot area (20179.95 sq. ft.) shall be planted.  Proposed area for landscaping is 1,350 sq. ft.
Max. Lot Coverage – max. coverage is 40%; proposed lot coverage is 74.7%
Parking – required parking is 206.11 spaces; proposed parking is 150 spaces
Building Lines – min. setback from neighboring building is 40 ft. from street R.O.W. (Right of Way) ; proposed setback varies from 3-6 ft. from Norwich R.O.W.
Building Separation & Size – no building shall exceed 10,200 sq. ft.; proposed building is 79,259 sq. ft.
Max. Floor Area (floor area / lot area) – max. Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) is 0.80; proposed F.A.R. is 1.96
Height – max. height is 35 ft.; proposed building height is 60 ft.  (building height varies from 38 ft. to 60 ft. due to sloping site)
Motion to approve, Joaquin – seconded, Bill
Vote:  1 yes, 4 no - Motion failed

8:00 PM:  150 W. Lane Avenue – Request for 6 variances for proposed 40-unit (112 beds) apartment building, 4 stories high above a ‘podium’ garage. Applicant is Mike Shannon for the Edwards Company. (Last month the applicant appeared for a preliminary project review. This month’s presentation is for the final review and committee vote.)
The existing site contains 36 existing units.  Variances requested are:
Max. Lot Coverage – max. coverage is 40%; proposed lot coverage is 42.99%
Parking – required parking is 151.17 spaces; proposed parking is 60 spaces
Building Lines – min. setback from neighboring buildings is 18 ft.; proposed setback is 11 ft. 4 in.
Building Separation & Size – no building shall exceed 10,200 sq. ft.; proposed building is 57,808 sq. ft.
Max. Floor Area (floor area / lot area) – max. Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) is 0.80; proposed F.A.R. is 1.61 sq. ft.
Height – max. height is 35 ft.; proposed building is 60 ft.

Motion to approve, Bill – seconded, Joyce
Vote: 1 yes, 4 no – Motion failed

8:30 PM:  19th Hole Restaurant – 19 E. 13th Avenue, west of Pearl Alley. Request for a parking variance from 35 to 0 spaces due to a change of use from retail to restaurant at this existing property located off Pearl Alley. There are currently 10 existing shared parking spaces in this parcel. Outdoor patio dining is planned on the existing above-grade covered porch. The applicant, Tony Colosimo from 3D Group Inc., presented a signed lease for 8 leased parking spaces @ 51 E. 13th Avenue, to be shared in common with the other tenants at that location.
It was noted that the architect had made a considerable effort toward obtaining a portion of the required parking spaces.  The architect stated that he will continue to research places to secure additional parking for this proposed restaurant project.
Motion to approve, Bill – seconded, Susan
Vote:  1 yes, 4 no – Motion failed

9:00 PM:  New Signage at 5th & Forsythe – Request for final review of proposed new sign for the new music school/business in the former 5th Avenue Elementary School. Last month, the architects met for a preliminary review. They now have a sign contractor contracted for the job.  The plan has been revised and has taken into account comments and suggestions from the Zoning Committee:
30 ft. x 30 ft. ‘Clear Vision Zone’ at the corner is clearly noted on the plan
A licensed sign contractor has been contracted to create the final sign design and construction specifications per the City code.
A non-uniform surface is specified on the low wall of the sign to prevent recreational use (skate boards, etc.)
The wall width is narrowed to discourage use as sleeping bench
Static text on Forsythe arm of sign is specified – no changeable LED text
The committee commended the architects for their thorough presentation and their attention to design details that are appropriate for the site.
Motion to approve, Bill – seconded, Joyce
Motion Passed Unanimously

9:30 PM:  Riverwatch Tower, 364 W. Lane Avenue – Request for continuation of Special Permit (3375.12) for off-premise advertising banner within the Urban Commercial Overlay & Variance 3372.606.  Applicant will be presenting to the Graphics Commission on Feb. 21, 2011.
The existing banners have been removed, and the applicant is seeking approval for the off-premise advertising banner for one year.  The advertiser is AT&T, a sponsor of OSU athletics.
It was noted that the last banner was installed in violation of the code.  This proposed sign seeks to follow the process in seeking the required variances before the installation of any signage.
Motion to approve, Joyce – seconded, Susan
Vote: 4 yes, 1 no – Motion Passed

Meeting Adjourned

UAC ZONING DATE: January 9, 2012
CASE
Seth Golding
Bill Graver
Joyce Hughes
Susan Keeny
Joaquin Serantes
Dick Talbot
Tom
Wildman
Passed
Failed

Y-N-A
Y-N-A
Y-N-A
Y-N-A
Y-N-A
Y-N-A
Y-N-A

1211 N. Grant Ave
Excused
Y
Y
Y
Absent
Y
Y
Passed

7th & High  Part “A”
Excused
N
N
N
Y
N
N

Failed
7th & High Part “B”
Excused
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Passed

264 W. Norwich Ave
Excused
N
N
N
Y
N
N

Failed
150 W. Lane Ave
Excused
N
N
N
Y
abstain
N

Failed
19 E 13th
Excused
N
N
Y
Y
N
abstain

Failed
5th & Forsythe Signage
Excused
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Passed

Riverwatch Tower 364 E. Lane
Excused
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Passed

PLEASE NOTE the following parameters for all participants in Commission meetings with regard to zoning cases, per our bylaws, Article IV – MEETINGS, Section 7:

The following time limits will be adhered to for all zoning cases heard before the Commission:
1. Applicant presents case - 5 min. max
2. Zoning Committee report/recommendation - 2 min. max
3. Public comment (max 3 people each pro/con) - 3 min each max
4. Applicant rebuttal - 2 min. max
5. Commission debate - 2 min max per commissioner who wishes to speak.

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Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM at the Northwood and High Building, 2231 North High, Room 100.

Members Present:

Miles Curtiss (arrived at 7:16), Seth Golding, David Hegley, Joyce Hughes, Ron Hupman, Susan Keeny, Ian MacConnell, John Risteter, Charles Robol, Laura Shinn, Ian Studders, Dick Talbott, Doreen Uhas-Sauer (arrived at 7:48), Tom Wildman, Sharon Young.

Members Excused: Pasquale Grado, Bill Graver, Sara Matthiesen, Joaquin Serantes

Absent:

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1.     Approval of Minutes (Delayed)

a.     Motion 4: to approve minutes with changes: Hughes/sec: Wildman. Motion passes.

                                               i.     Comments:

1.     Correct spellings of names.

2.     Switch University District abbreviation.

b.     October Minutes will be corrected and voted on at a later date.

2.     Treasurer’s Report (Delayed)

a.     Treasurer’s Report by Comm. Golding

                                               i.     Year 2011 Allowance will be coming in soon.

                                             ii.     There are a couple receipts that need to be turned in.

3.     Reports

a.     Officer Smith of the Columbus Police

                                               i.     There have been a string of individual robberies and muggings in the lower University District by a person with a silver chrome handgun. Burglaries continue to be an issue. The homeless person located between Starbucks and Pearl will be relocated by City Services. Graffiti has increased recently.

b.     Isom Nivins of the City of Columbus

                                               i.                       Isom provided a general update on the City of Columbus’ actions and recent events.

c.     Erin Prosser of Campus Partners

                                               i.     Erin explained Campus Partners’ RFP process and mentioned that developers can respond via proposal to multiple zones.

                                             ii.     Newport Music Hall has outdoor patio seating on its roof. Discussion centers on a sending a fact finding letter to Chris Presutti, Chief Zoning Official.

1.     Motion 1: to send two letters regarding the Newport Music Hall’s issue of roof seating. The first letter will be a fact finding letter sent to Chris Presutti. The second letter will be sent to the City of Columbus’ Building Department and Structural Staff: Talbott/sec: Hughes. Motion passes unanimously.

4.     Public Comments & Announcements

a.     Aaron Turner, a Legislative Aide for State Representative Michael Stinziano, introduced himself to the commission and expressed his desire that the commission reach out to Mr. Stinziano on complicated issues involving multiple levels of government. In addition, Mr. Turner mentioned that Mr. Stinziano is touring different parts of the district and having community office hours and town hall meetings to hear from constituents.

5.     Presentations

a.     Columbia Gas of Ohio, Ken Stammen

                                               i.     Presented information on the pipeline replacement project that will be happening in targeted areas of the University District from late March to July 2011. Mr. Stammen mentioned that issues with current infrastructure made this $2,000,0000 project necessary. The project will affect approximately 1,100 customers, whose meters will be moved outside. Traffic congestion may occur around construction areas, and small sections of streets and alleys may be temporarily closed. Mr. Stammen assured the commission that new sidewalks and repairs will be constructed when necessary. A video on the process was shown to commissioners.

6.     Committee Highlight Reports

a.     Zoning

                                               i.     Case 1: 2555 Indianola Ave. (NW corner of Indianola & Hudson). Applicant: Dean Fried Trustee/Dave Perry. Request: Council variance to permit existing residential use in a C-4 zoning district. There are three existing residential units on the 1^st floor and the variance is required to continue this use.

1.     Zoning Committee recommends approval, noting that the project would suite the neighborhood.

a.     Motion 3: To approve a council variance to permit a residential use on the ground floor of the building in a C-4 zoning district at 2555 Indianola Ave: Motion passes.

                                             ii.     Case 2: 3M Site, Manufacturing Buildings, Weinland Park. Applicant: Wagonbrenner Development. Request: To acquire a demolition permit for all buildings on the site.

1.     Wagonbrenner agrees to allow the Commission an opportunity to inspect the site for historic salvage.

2.     Zoning Committee recommends approval.

a.     Motion 4: To support the demolition of the site: Motion passes unanimously.

b.     Governance

                                               i.     The governance committee provided an update to the commission, focusing on proposals to change UAC election rules and Legistar form processing.

c.     Planning

                                               i.     The planning committee provided an update to the commission. Ms. O’Donnell presented the Portal Park Concept Plan for the park at the corner of Arcadia & High, citing homelessness and beautification issues as areas for improvement. Clintonville Commission has approved the concept plan, and requests the same approval from the UAC. Commissioners clarified that we are voting on a concept, not final plans.

1.     Motion 4: To approve the Portal Park Concept Plan for the park at the corner of Arcadia & High: Motion passes unanimously.

                                             ii.     Planning Committee re

d.     Code & Environment

                                               i.     The code & environment committee provided an update to the commission.

7.     New Business

                                               i.     Wild Goose Creative Update:

1.     Given permission by property owners to construct a mural at site. Dates for mural brainstorming and graffiti awareness meetings were discussed.

                                             ii.     UAC Elections are being held on June 4^th, with five positions that need to be filled.

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Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM at the Northwood and High Building, 2231 North High, Room 100.

Members Present:

Miles Curtiss, Pasquale Grado, Seth Golding (arrived at 6:38), David Hegley, Joyce Hughes (arrived at 6:38), Susan Keeny, Ian MacConnell, Charles Robol, Joaquin Serantes, Laura Shinn, Ian Studders, Dick Talbott, Doreen Uhas-Sauer, Tom Wildman, Sharon Young.

Members Excused: Bill Graver, Ron Hupman, Sara Matthiesen, John Risteter

Absent:

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1.     Approval of Minutes (Delayed)

a.     Motion 4: to approve minutes as written: MacConnel/sec: Curtiss. Motion passes.

                                               i.     Comments:

1.     Unanimous votes cannot have abstentions.

2.     Label committee motions, not head of committee.

3.     Election committee assignment was approved by majority vote.

b.     October Minutes will be corrected and voted on at a later date.

2.     Treasurer’s Report (Delayed)

a.     Treasurer’s Report by Comm. Golding

                                               i.     One check recently cleared for $275.40.

                                             ii.     Wildman – No reimbursement from the UAC is needed for the Conference.

3.     Reports

a.     Officer Smith of the Columbus Police

                                               i.     CPD has been working with OSU greek students to create a block watch centered on 15^th and Indianola. The crime statistics during OSU’s Christmas break are average. Graffiti issues in the UA are improving due to harsh sentence of recent offender.

b.     Isom Nivins of the City of Columbus

                                               i.                       Isom provided a general update on the City of Columbus’ actions and recent events.

c.     Erin Prosser of Campus Partners

                                               i.     RFP was sent out for 15^th and High property, with April 8^th due date. The RFP asks for general financial estimates. There has been a high level of interest in this project. Campus partners will email UAC a copy of the RFP.

                                             ii.     Campus Partners recently released an overall progress report.

4.     Public Comments & Announcements

a.     Zach Klein, a recently elected City Council Member, introduced himself to the UAC, and emphasized that he would like to start an open dialogue on how to solve the neighborhoods issues. Mr. Klein mentioned that he would pay particular attention to the aforementioned graffiti issues in the UAC, as they hurt the appearance, property value, and economic development of the UA. Mr. Klein stated that chairing the Economic Development and Parks and Recreation Committees make him uniquely positioned to work towards a solution on the graffiti problem.

b.     Elizabeth Parker, representing Wild Goose Creative, requested a letter of support for a project to paint a mural on the North-facing wall of 2513 & 2515 N. Summit. Ms. Parker mentioned that they are currently trying to get the property owner’s support to create the mural. This mural would cover up the graffiti that currently exists on the wall. The letter would be sent to the owners whose properties are planned to be in the mural. The painting of the mural would be made into a neighborhood event and celebration.

                                               i.     Motion 1: to provide a letter of support to Wild Goose Creative for their neighborhood mural project: Uhas-Sauer/sec: Wildman. Motion passes unanimously.

c.     Dave Salvin, a Clintonville Area Commissioner, spoke up to confirm the graffiti issues in UA and Clintonville. Mentioned that the recently sentenced graffiti criminal does not only painting, but also glass etching.

d.     Michael Tynan, the Director of Housing at Community Housing Network, spoke about a nearby project to house the homeless and mentally challenged. My. Tynan mentioned that a 2002 good neighbor agreement had been signed to renovate 36-unit apartment building, and left his contact information (614-487-6761).

5.     Presentations

a.     Franklin County Auditor, Clarence Mingo.

                                               i.     Mr. Mingo introduced himself and stated his intention to describe the reappraisal process that occurs every 6 years in Franklin County, confirming that as of the summer 2011 there will be a new value assessment on all properties within the county. However, due to a state law, this assessment will not change property taxes significantly. Mr. Mingo stated that as of fall 2011, people may dispute the assessed value of their property.

                                             ii.     Mr. Mingo mentioned the Homestead Exemption, which results in a $25,000 reduction in a property’s taxable value if a senior lives in the property, and urged the public to use this exemption. Call (614-525-3240) for more information.

                                            iii.     Mr. Mingo stated that all rentals must be registered with Franklin County, which publishes a Rental Registry. Mr. Mingo urged the public to use the registry to hold landlords accountable.

                                            iv.     Mr. Mingo stated that there are new levies on the next ballot, and urged the public to check the auditor’s website or call him directly to see how the levies could affect your financial situation (614-525-7383).

b.     Franklin County Treasurer, Ed Leonard.

                                               i.     Mr. Leonard introduced himself and stated his intention to describe the County’s monthly payment plan for property taxes. Emphasizing that the main goal is to keep homeowners in their homes, Mr. Leonard mentioned that the County is open to working with property owners on tax issues. Mr. Leonard left his contact information (614-525-3059).

                                             ii.     Mr. Leonard urged the public to use the homeowner helpline (dial 211) to be referred to services.

                                            iii.     Mr. Leonard mentioned that the county is exploring the creation of a land bank.

c.     Keep Columbus Beautiful Manager, Sherri Palmer

                                               i.     Ms. Palmer introduced herself and recommended that UA call the local pride center for paint to cover graffiti, and mentioned the numerous anti-graffiti resources and initiatives at Keep Columbus Beautiful.

                                             ii.     Ms. Palmer stated that neighborhoods holding consistent litter cleanups may be eligible to get an Adopt-an-Area sign, and described the overall certification process.

                                            iii.     Ms. Palmer urged the public to attend Kick Butt Columbus, an event on April 9^th, 2011. This event targets cigarette butt removal from parks and busy intersections.

6.     Zoning

                                               i.     Case 1: 1407 N. 4^th Street, a parcel owned by Campus Partners, will require multiple variances in order to divide 3 existing parcels into single-family lots in accordance with the guidelines for the Weinland Park Neighborhood Plan.

1.     Zoning Committee recommends approval, noting that the project would suite the neighborhood.

a.     Motion 2: To support the granting of the mentioned variances for the property at 1407 N. 4^th Street: Motion passes unanimously.

                                             ii.     Case 2: 57 – 59 E. 9^th Street, a parcel owned by Campus Partners, requires approval for demolition of the structure.

1.     Zoning Committee recommends approval, nothing that the wood structure is substantially modified.

a.     Motion 3: To support the demolition of the structure at 57 – 59 E. 9^th Street: Motion passes.

b.     Governance

                                               i.     The governance committee provided an update to the commission. An emphasis was placed on the Mayor’s certification of UAC elections, which must be timed to ensure that Commissioners can be efficiently sworn in and eligible to serve.

c.     Planning

                                               i.     The planning committee provided an update to the commission. An emphasis was placed on the fact that North Columbus is being placed on the National Register.

d.     Community Relations

                                               i.     The community relations committee provided an update to the commission, mentioning that the UAC site was recently updated with many items.

e.     Code & Environment

                                               i.     The code & environment committee provided an update to the commission. Many internal motions were made at the last meeting and Commissioners want to create a task force.

1.     Motion 3: to send letter on filling potholes to the City of Columbus: Motion passes unanimously.

7.     New Business

                                               i.     Many Commissioners stressed the importance of attending BZA meetings. An update was provided on the progress of the last BZA meeting.

                                             ii.     Many Commissioners stressed the importance attending City Council meetings. Consensus was reached that at least one member should be at each City Council meeting.

University Area Commission Meeting Minutes – January 19th, 2011 - [PDF with all votes]

Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 6:36 PM at the Northwood and High Building, 2231 North High, Room 100.

Members Present:

Miles Curtiss, Pasquale Grado, Seth Golding, Bill Graver, David Hegley, Joyce Hughes, Ron Hupman, Susan Keeny, Ian MacConnell, Sara Matthiesen, John Risteter, Charles Robol (arrived at 8:03), Joaquin Serantes, Laura Shinn, Ian Studders, Dick Talbott, Tom Wildman, Sharon Young.

Members Excused: Doreen Uhas-Sauer

Absent:

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1.     Approval of Minutes

a.     Motion 1: to approve minutes as written: Graver/sec: Wildman. Motion passes unanimously.

b.     October Minutes will be corrected and voted on at a later date.

2.     Treasurer’s Report

a.     Treasurer’s Report by Comm. Golding

                                               i.     Motion 2: to put remaining funds ($75.40) towards Olde North Columbus Gala event: Golding/sec: Hughes. Motion passes unanimously.

                                             ii.     Motion 3: to reimburse Wildman for his attendance to Homeless Conference: Hughes/sec: Studders. Motion passes unanimously.

3.     Reports

a.     Officer Smith and Officer Ramos of the Columbus Police

                                               i.     CPD has been working with OSU greek students to create a block watch centered on 15^th and Indianola.

                                             ii.     Burglaries, thefts, and incidents down in December.

                                            iii.     Commissioner mentions that non-emergency number is not functioning properly.

                                            iv.     Commissioner mentions that a building at East Ave & Hudson is being overrun with homeless people.

b.     Erin Prosser of Campus Partners

                                               i.     RFP will be sent out for 15^th and High property in 30 days. The RFP will be formal but open ended.

c.     Isom Nivins of the City of Columbus

                                               i.                       Pride center is receiving interior improvements.

                                             ii.                       MOA will be sent to UAC treasurer in March.

4.     Public Comments & Announcements

a.     Paul Scheurer, a resident on 130 W. Maryland, is a landlord in the Minneapolis area. Mr. Scheurer wanted to reiterate his desire to have more policemen living in the UA. The program would grant interested policeman up to 50% of rent. He wants to involve the dispatch to increase awareness, and asked the Commission to contact OSUPD for him. For a trial run he offered a sublet from May 1^st to September 2^nd for an apartment at $690/month.

b.     Varsity Club Owner requests a permit to create a safe, confined area for people to drink at his property. The event will have 8 police officers; serve cans instead of bottles, and take additional safety measures. Commissioners stress that the cleanup should occur 2 blocks in all directions. Motion 4: to grant permit: Golding/sec: Hughes. Motion passes unanimously.

5.     Committee Reports

a.     Zoning

                                               i.     Case 1: 48 E 15^th Avenue, a parcel owned by Garland Properties, will require a chance of use and additional zoning variances. Applicant states that all variances reflect existing conditions, and that no exterior changes will be made. The property will change from 5 units to 8 units. The zoning committee recommends approval because it is appropriate for all parts of this building to be apartments. Motion 5: to grant approvals: Hupman/sec: Studders. Motion passes unanimously.

                                             ii.     Case 2: 52 E. 15^th Avenue, a parcel owned by ABY Properties, requires a UAC endorsement of the project. The zoning committee recommends disapproval due to the high density, insufficient parking, and the lack of the owners’ responsiveness to UAC other concerns. Applicant claims that this is a state of the art student housing project that will fill a need in the heart of the university area, mentioning that the UARB gave the project a 3 for and 1 against vote (4 for votes needed to pass quorum). Public Comment: Evan Davis, an area resident, thinks that the university is gobbling up neighborhoods and alienating long-time residents. Applicant rebuttal: Parking requirements can be lessened since students will walk to class. Commissioner response: density, parking, lot coverage, circulation, and bad precedent setting are all significant issues. Motion 6: to support council variances for this property: Hupman/sec: Talbott: Motion does not pass. See attendance/vote list for details. Motion 7: to support council variances for this property: Hupman/sec: Studders: Motion does not pass. See attendance/vote list for details.

                                            iii.     Case 3: PID – 010-011530, a parcel owned by Certified Real Estate Inc., requires an approval to demolish the dilapidated remnants of a former gas station. There are no plans for redevelopment at this time. Zoning Committee recommends approval. Motion 8: to grant approval for the demolition of the current structures: Hupman/sec: Studders: Motion passes unanimously.

b.     Governance

                                               i.     The governance committee provided an update to the commission.

c.     Planning

                                               i.     The planning committee provided an update to the commission.

                                             ii.     Motion 9: to send letter to city council that:

1.     Suggests legislation be changed so occupied buildings can be cited for graffiti. This would result in a code change.

2.     Set aside funds so graffiti victims can buy paint and other resources to remove graffiti.

a.     Hughes/sec: Studders: Motion passes unanimously.

d.     Community Relations

                                               i.     The community relations committee provided an update to the commission.

e.     Code & Environment

                                               i.     The code & environment committee provided an update to the commission. Many internal motions were made at the last meeting and Commissioners want to create a task force.

6.     New Business

a.     Election Committee Assignment:

                                               i.     Volunteer Commissioners: Graver, Keeny, Matthiesen, Robol, and Young.

b.     Announcements:

                                               i.     Commissioner Grado: City Zoning staff is in support of the project mentioned in Case 2. UAC Commissioners could attend the BZA meeting on January 25^th to show a united front.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn meeting: Keeny/sec: Matthiesen. Meeting adjourned 9:04pm

UAC Attendance & Votes: 1/19/2011

University Area Commission Meeting Minutes – November 17th, 2010

Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM at the Northwood and High Building, 2231 North High, Room 100.

Members Present:

Miles Curtiss, Pasquale Grado, Seth Golding, Bill Graver, David Hegley, Ron Hupman, Susan Keeny, Sara Matthiesen, John Risteter, Laura Shinn, Ian Studders, Dick Talbott, Doreen Uhas-Sauer, Tom Wildman, Sharon Young.

Members Excused:

Joyce Hughes, Ian MacConnell, Charles Robol, Joaquin Serantes, Rimar Villasenor

Absent:

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1.     Approval of Minutes

a.     Motion to approve minutes as written: Graver/sec: Grado. Motion does not pass. Changes specified. See attendance/vote list for details.

2.     Treasurer’s Report

a.     Treasurers Report by Comm. Golding. 1^st half balance is $1,081.45.

3.     Reports

a.     Officer Smith of the Columbus Police – Did not Attend.

b.     Isom Nivins of the City of Columbus

                                               i.                       Code Enforcement – the City has hired six additional code officers. Adjustments to code officers’ methods will not be made.

                                             ii.     Portal Park Update – Meetings are well attended and productive. The design changes will be dramatically different from the current form.

4.     Public Comments & Announcements

a.     Paul Shriver, a resident on 130 W. Maryland, is a landlord in the Minneapolis area. Mr. Shriver wanted the UAC to know about a private program that offers to pay 50% of a police officer’s rent if he/she chooses to live in his properties. The program has had a very noticeable effect on deterring crime. Mr. Shriver wants to build this program and try it in the University Area.

b.     Roger Gill, a University Area resident, notes that a police officer lives on Northwood, near the high street corner, and that it has had a positive effect on the immediate area.

c.     Bob Singleton, a resident of Adams Avenue, commented that he wanted to support the police officer housing idea. Mr. Singleton also expressed concern over the University’s housing plans. He was particularly concerned with potential vacancy in the eastern part of the University Area.

d.     Erin Murphy, a representative from Rebuilding Together Central Ohio, spoke about the Safe at Home Program and Tool Library. Erin wanted to bring the project to Weinland Park, noting that it would be similar to a past project in the area. Erin appealed to the UAC for a letter of support for the project. The UAC expressed concern that the Weinland Park Civic Association had not been contacted. Motion to compose a letter of support: Matthiesen/sec: Curtiss. Motion passes. See attendance/vote list for details.

5.     Committee Reports

a.     Zoning

                                               i.     Case 1: 36 E Norwich Avenue, a parcel owned by Garland Properties, will be converted from a church to a property management office. The property owner requests a variance to make these modifications. Modifications include adding an additional dwelling unit and parking garage, and removing a 1-story addition. The zoning committee recommends approval because it is a good commercial use of an existing structure. UAC discusses the merits of the project; there is concern over setting a precedent for future developers to reference. Motion to support a variance for Garland Properties to make specified modifications: Graver/sec: Studders. Motion passes. See attendance/vote list for details.

                                             ii.     Case 2: 2630 E. 5^th Avenue, a parcel owned by Brothers Drake, LLC, will be converted into a distillery. The property owner requests a variance to allow wine manufacturing in a C-3 zoning district. Property owner specifies that he received a parking variance approximately one year ago. The zoning committee recommends approval because it is an appropriate use. Motion to support a variance for Brother Drake, LLC to permit wine manufacturing:  Matthiesen/sec: Studders. Motion passes. See attendance/vote list for details.

                                            iii.     Case 3: 1305/1307 N. 6^th Street, a parcel owned by the City of Columbus, will be demolished. The City of Columbus is asking for the support of the UAC. The zoning committee recommends approval. Motion to support the demolition of 1305/1307 N. 6^th Street: Graver/sec: Talbott. Motion passes. See attendance/vote list for details.

b.     Governance

                                               i.     The governance committee provided an update to the commission.

c.     Planning

                                               i.     The planning committee provided an update to the commission.

d.     Community Relations

                                               i.     The community relations committee provided an update to the commission.

e.     Code & Environment

                                               i.     The code & environment committee provided an update to the commission.

6.     New Business

a.     Motion to cancel December meeting: Talbott/sec: Matthiesen. Motion passes. See attendance/vote list for details.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn meeting: Talbott/sec: Matthiesen. Meeting adjourned 8:12 pm.

UAC Attendance & Votes: 11/17/2010

University Area Commission Meeting Minutes – September 15^th, 2010

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Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM at the Northwood and High Building, 2231 North High, Room 100.

Members Present:

Miles Curtiss, Seth Golding, Pasquale Grado, Bill Graver, David Hegley, Susan Keeny, Ian MacConnell, Sara Matthiesen, Charles Robol (arrived 8:07 PM), Dick Talbott, Tom Wildman, Sharon Young.

Members Excused:

Joyce Hughes, Ron Hupman, Joaquin Serantes, Ian Studders, Rimar Villasenor

Absent:

Seating of Commissioners:

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1. Approval of Minutes

   1. Motion to approve minutes as written: Young/sec: Robol. Motion passes unanimously by show of hands.

2. Treasurer’s Report

   1. Treasurers Report by Comm. Golding. 1^st half balance of City of Columbus is 1,212.27. The bills are for Dispatch ads from elections and new nameplates.

3. Reports

   1. Officer Smith of the Columbus Police

      1. Still covering old short north/precinct 4.

      2. Spoke about move-in month and things being stolen, panhandled. Stressed the prevalence of student-related problems and the need to inform students of solutions.

      3. There was an increase in assaults in High St. area north of 7^th Ave.

      4. Weinland Park Festival was a success, featuring great interaction between the CPD and community.

      5. Comm. Wildman asked about the timing for the new academy class. Officer Smith said there is no speculative date for another class.

   2. Isom Nivins of the City of Columbus

      1. Comm. MacConnell asked about the 30 day waiting period, which could conflict with the UAC bylaws that state a quorum is 2 commissioners.

      2. Isom gave a general update of civic activities in the next month.

   3. Erin Prosser of Campus Partners

      1. Campus Partners will be taking possession of a property on N. 4^th and 8^th. Campus Partners will be coming to UAC with a demolition request in the coming months. Comm. McConnell asked if graffiti could be removed immediately instead of waiting until demolition.

      2. Campus Partners is helping to spread the word about the Weinland Park Collaborative and working with other partners to further progress in Weinland Park. Employment and education information services will be ongoing.

      3. Comm. Pasquale asked if there was any information on the old Evans Scholars location.

   4. Joel Day

      1. The Bulk Refuse Collection Program ended on 9/13/2010. Any questions, comments, or suggestions on the program should be sent to Joel at UDO.

      2. Comm. Talbott complimented the work that was done by the city in the Core-campus area. Comm. Wildman felt that the north end was not properly cleaned. Comm. MacConnell commented that trash and dumping has recently started to pick up.

      3. Joel mentioned that the City would continue to be aggressive with trash pickup for the next couple weeks.

4. Public Comments & Announcements

   1. Sue Wightman has been working to improve Portal Park and is part of the redesign committee. She is committed to working with the CAC & UAC. Noted that the City’s attention to dealing with trash is improving dramatically.

   2. Seth Gilbert is running for Franklin County Court of Appeals. Noted that the UAC’s areas of concern education, safety, law enforcement, and homelessness are a part of what the Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over.

   3. Patrick Losinski, the Executive Director of Columbus Public Library, spoke about the renewal of Columbus Metro Libraries and the new levy. CPL will partner with Columbus Public Schools and Social Services Agencies to create new summer reading and preschool programming.

*7:57 PM: There is still not a quorum. Meetings topic moves to improving the by-laws. Comm. Wildman leaves. Comm. Matthiesen arrives. Commission discusses ways to improve the Zoning Review process. Comm. MacConnell mentions that the Department of Justice needs to be engaged w/ Weinland Park to effectively object the renewal of liquor licenses.

*8:07 PM: Quorum is reached, Comm. Robol arrives.

5. Motion from Floor: Comm. Curtiss motions to write a letter of support to Exec. Dir. Of CPL to acknowledge UAC support of Issue 4. Seconded by Talbot. Motion passes by show of hands.

*Comm. Curtiss leaves.

6. Committee Reports

   1. Code & Environment

      1. Motion from Floor: Comm. Grado motions to object the renewal of the establishment at 1810 N. 4^th Street. Seconded by Talbot. Discussion ensues. Talbott says that the establishment skirted the process by not including the patio information in the variance. Motion passes unanimously by a show of hands.

      2. Issue: The Village Idiot has a zoning issue due to an illegally modified exterior and sign. Comm. Grado motions to object the renewal of 4C LICT permit on the grounds that the underlying zoning does not support a B & R because a change of use was never sought for that location. Comm. Robol seconds. No discussion on motion. Motion passes unanimously.

      3. Comm. Golding talked about the need for crosswalks at Maynard & High Street. Comm. Golding motions to send letter to City of Columbus Traffic Engineer explaining problem. Comm. Robol seconds. Motion passes unanimously.

   2. Zoning

      1. Case 1 – Turkey Hill at Kenny Road

         1. Recommendation given by zoning committee.

         2. Comm. Talbot feels that there should be two separate motions.

         3. Motion to approve of the zoning committee recommendation made by the committee made by Comm. Hegley. Seconded by Comm. Grado.

            1. 12 votes of approval, 2 votes opposed, and 2 members abstain.

         4. Motion to disapprove of allowing tables and chairs at the Turkey Hill site made by Comm. Talbott. Seconded by Comm. Hegley.

            1. Motion passes unanimously.

      2. Case 2 – Demolitions

         1. Committee recommends approval. Motion to approve made by Comm. Talbott. Seconded by Comm. Hegley.

            1. Motion passes. Comm. Golding opposed, all other Commissioners approve.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn meeting: Talbott/sec: Matthiesen. Meeting adjourned 8:50 pm.

UAC Attendance & Votes: 9/15/2010

Code Enforcement and Environment Committee Minutes

2. September 2010

6:07 p.m.

Present: Miles Curtiss, Seth Golding, Joyce Hughes, Richard Talbot & Tom Wildman

Excused: Ian MacConnell

Internal Duties

Chair election. Joyce Hughes nominated and Richard Talbot seconded, Tom Wildman as C&E Committee Chair. No discussion.

(4) yeas (0) nays (1) abstencia Nomination passes.

UAC Parking Passes.

Motion by Tom and seconded by Joyce, to approve UAC Parking Passes that have met the C&E guidelines. No discussion.

(5) yeas (0) nays (0) abstencia Motion passes.

C&E Yearly Agenda. Committee agreed to look into last year’s un-tackled items such as litter, graffiti and handbill codes/laws; placement of ATT Land Boxes in U-District; monitor CPD response times in Precinct 3 & 4; look into ‘Tiny Gate’; set time aside for historical information; LLO; & leave room for new business.

Safety

- update and some discussion on boundary changes.

Code and Environment

- updates

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Next Code Enforcement and Environment Committee(C&E) Meeting: 6 p.m., 7 October,.2010 at the Godman Guild Library

Agenda: Internal Duties

A. UAC Permit Parking Pass(UACPPP)applications

B. LLO 2011

Safety

A. Crime update

B. Issues of Concern

C. New CPD Liaison Officer

Code-Environment

A. Updates

B. Litter, graffiti, handbills

C. Issues of Concern

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

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August 18, 2010 UAC Tentative Agenda

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6:30     Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call

1. Nominating Committee Report & Officer Elections  Vote
2. Approval of Minutes                  Vote
3. Committee Assignment Approval        Vote

Reports
1. Officer Smith, Columbus Police Department   Information
2. Isom Nivins - City of Columbus             Information
3. Erin Prosser, Campus Partners           Information

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

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman          Vote
2. Governance Committee - David Hegley      Information
3. Planning – Joaquin Serantes             Information
4. Community Relations Committee - Rimar Villasenor Information
5. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman        Information

New Business & Announcements
1  District 1 and 3 Election                    Vote

2. Portal Park Update – Ian MacConnell          Information

Adjournment - Next Meeting – September 15, 2010: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

Zoning Details –

1254 Courtland Ave.  Applicant: Woody Drake.  Council variances to permit a winery in C-3 zoning district.

19-20 E. 13th Ave. (Tabled from July) Applicant:  Tony Colosimo, architect.  Parking variance for patio seating

University Area Commission Meeting Summary 16 June 2010

Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 6:37 PM at the Northwood and High Building, 2231 North High, Room 100. President MacConnell asked Tom Wildman to act as sergeant of arms.

Members present: Miles Curtiss, Pasquale Grado, Bill Graver. David Hegley (arrived 6:43), Joyce Hughes, Ron Hupman, Susan Keeny, Ian MacConnell, Sara Matthiesen, Charles Robol, Ian Studders, Dick Talbott, Tom Wildman, Sharon Young. Excused: Joaquin Serrantes, Seth Golding. Absent: Grayson Atha. Present but not seated: Ahmed Ebady, Doreen Uhas Sauer

Seating of Commissioners: Seating of nominated commission members: Dick Talbott (business community/UCBA), Bill Graver (development/rental), David Hegley (social services). All seats are for 2 years though renewed annually. Motion to accept commissioners named above: Hughes/sec. Wildman. Motion passed unanimously with 11 yes votes (Curtiss, Grado, Hughes, Hupman, Keeny, MacConnell, Matthiesen, Robol, Studders, Wildman, Young). Announcement of vacancies in districts one and three to be filled in July.

Approval of Minutes: Approval of May minutes occurred near end of this meeting. Motion to approve: Matthiesen/sec. Grado. Minutes approved unanimously by show of hands.

Officer Nominating Committee: MacConnell asked Matthiesen, Curtiss, Young, Hupman to serve as committee for a slate of officers. Matthiesen will convene and names of nominees should forward to her.

Reports: Columbus Police Department, Officer Miller: Officer Miller has accepted another position in city.

City of Columbus, Isom Nivins: updated UAC on overview of city liaison positions in city for benefit of new commissioners; Columbus Housing Partnership is having classes in the Pride Center; National Night Out is August 3 and applications have gone out (neighborhoods around country gather together to get to know each other and set up blockwatch groups or discussions—many are attended by mayor);Portal Park meetings continued with Uhas Sauer and MacConnell attending and representing UAC. Discussion centers on homelessness, incident in park with stabbing, how to involve businesses and others, and how UAC and others can held work in park in July. Regional Neighborhood Network Conference is in October—5 state conference to look at best practices, many ideas to share. Next in Dayton, UAC funds can help support conference registrations. Question about whether district liaison officer still be sought for area; Nivins will find out.

Campus Partners, Doug Aschenbach: Campus Partners is in transition. Steve Sterrett’s position has been made into 2 positions, one of which is being filled by Erin Prosser (who was introduced and who lives in Italian Village; she has a planning background). UCBA and UDO will be served by a new code of regulations and one director. Campus Partners now at Gateway and new number is 247-5990. Major transition in location to Gateway and shared spaces with Gateway promotion. Public presentation will be June 18 by Sasaki to OSU Board of Trustees and address higher planning principles. In the next 3-6 months, Campus Partners will have a call for proposals of CP controlled land and mixed use types of developments, including 15^th and High area. South of Gateway, hotel and housing being proposed. Sasaki framework plan to seek housing ideas and implementation and not add to any vacancy rate created by sophomore rule. Recent focus of CP has been in Weinland Park; new partners being brought in; Weinland Wednesdays are chance to bring partners to table; United Way helps to give direction for various groups including civic associations and to support direction. UAC has been at been very much at table through Planning Committee. Plan may not dictate but may validate ideas which the community, including architectural view, has brought up.

Presentation: Lisa Jones, Habitat for Humanity: Lisa could not be here so presentation was with Michelle Castro Giovanni who has been working on planning for new homes in Weinland Park. She brought plans which showed types of new housing being discussed. They have been approved by Weinland Park Housing Committee and Civic Association. Habitat is seeking UAC support for project. Project will be presented at National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference in October as a best practice. Homes to be Energy Star Rated. There will be some rehab but will be going down to studs. Homes will be made available to Weinland Park families who qualify. Motion to send letter of support to Habitat for proposed project. Hughes/sec. Graver. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Young to draft letter.

Public Comments and Announcements: none

Committee Highlight Reports:

Zoning Committee, Ron Hupman:

• 161-163 Chittenden. Applicant is Shawn Mcallister, architect, who is seeking variances due to change of use to convert a multi-family structure back to original configuration as two-family. Zoning Committee recommends approval with conditions: the basement is to be made uninhabitable and landscaping is to be added. Motion to approve applications with two conditions passed unanimously by show of hands.

• 2685 North High/Dodridge and High. Applicant is Darrin Grey, agent for graphics variances for Turkey Hill. Motion is to approve a change in previously approved graphics to include use of electronic changeable graphics for gas prices (not provided for in Urban Commercial Overlay). Zoning Committee recommends approval. Motion passed unanimously by show of hands.

Governance Committee, David Hegley: Reminder that all committees must submit year long summaries by June meeting, Motion made to change annual reporting to July meeting, Miles/sec. Hughes. Motion passed unanimously by show of hands.

Planning, Doreen Uhas Sauer: Minutes sent out.

Community Relations, Rimar Villasenor: will be available next month.

Code and Environment, Tom Wildman: UAC Permit Parking passes need to be turned in by commissioners before new ones can be issued. Form needs to be filled out and turned into city and drivers’ licenses are required.

New Business and Announcements: Orange Barrel/Riverwatch update: Miles Curtiss: Curtiss reported that the request by Orange Barrel for Riverwatch graphics has been turned down by Graphics Commission. Commissioners thanked Pasquale Grado and Miles Curtiss for their work on this issue. Ed Lentz, Stu Koblenz, and Doreen Uhas Sauer have recently been awarded funding from United Way to go forward on a project to create a Columbus Encyclopedia of Neighborhoods and Landmarks with community help. Announcement of district one and three vacancies: will be heard in July

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn, Talbott/sec. Matthieson. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

Secretary du jour,

Sharon Young; typist, Doreen Uhas Sauer

University Area Commission Planning Committee

Summary of Activities, June 2009 to July 2010

The committee worked on the following issues:

• SWACO–SWACO’s announcement that they might be taking over the city trash collection. Nine people, including Richard Pfeiffer, came to a planning meeting to discuss the possibility. SWACO cancelled their appearance at meeting and letter with questions from attendees was sent to City Council members.

• Green Plan—Plan was adopted by UAC and priorities were established for the UAC to work on—pedestrian and bike safety and bottle glass recycling pilot.

• Ohio Exposition Center-problems which involved (separately and at separate times throughout year) both noise issues and pedestrian traffic cutting across railroad tracks. Scott DeBolt, Ohio Expo Center, remained in contact with committee through phone calls and letters and appeared in spring 2010 to address concerns about concert noise.

• Hineygate—issues from previous issues about noise, fan behavior, etc. became moot issue with their Holiday Inn’s demise.

• Town/Gown Conference(s)—First such one held in Delaware Ohio in June 2009—attended by planning committee members Doreen Uhas Sauer, Pasquale Grado, Bill Graver (others from OSU and community)–dealt with different approaches to student misbehavior and mayhem, environmentally-friendly new building construction and energy saving measures, sustainable resource programs, shared resources and shared planning expertise between cities and universities. Second conference in 2010 held at OSU involved planning input from Pasquale Grado and Doreen Uhas Sauer (as per UDO as requested by Steve Sterrett). Conference’s focus is more from perspective of university and city manager’s roles. However, second conference did focus on topics suggested from Managing Change proposal.

• North Columbus—Issues regarding signage in North Columbus moved to the Community Relations Committee. Great deal of discussion on the difference between using the term “old” vs. “olde.” New arches did not include “e.”However, nomination for Olde North Columbus to the National Register of Historic Places moved forward as part of a small grant to Columbus Landmarks Foundation from the Certified Local Government program (state money which passes through City of Columbus/Historic Preservation Office). The grant involved matching money from the University District Organization. In July 2010, the nomination was reviewed by the Ohio Historical Society Historic Preservation Board (OHSHPB) and was passed with a recommendation that North Columbus Commercial Block (Hudson to Dodridge) be approved by the National Park Service to be listed as officially on the National Register of Historic Places. Plans for an historic marker will begin following the completion of Turkey Hill store and nomination process.

• Managing Change Proposal (UDO in collaboration with many others)—six meetings with an invited oversight board from city, community, and university concerning a work plan for district for next decade. Ian MacConnell officially represented the University Area Commission though other commissioners (with a variety of organizational “hats’) provided input in discussions. Planning Committee was presented with draft proposal prior to a public meeting held in conjunction with the University Community Association (invitations sent to the combined mailing lists of UCA, UDO, Arts Space, etc.). Planning Committee discussed what items and how area commission could be involved.

• New Commissioner handbooks/tour of area—extra handbooks and handbooks passed down to new commissioners from those leaving provided enough copies for all committee members by fall/winter 2009. No tour was scheduled at this time because of lack of need/interest.

• Sasaki Plan—There were 4 meetings with OSU/Sasaki, two of which took place of the regular Planning Committee, and a great deal of input was given over the course of the year. In addition, other questions continued to be raised: regarding historic housing, home ownership programs, unintended consequences throughout district, and renovation of existing housing. Members of the Planning Committee attended the OSU Board of Trustees meeting in June to see the Sasaki presentation and OSU’s acceptance of the concepts of the plan.

• New Indianola/Weinland Park—meeting with Randy Black, Historic Resources Preservation Office, about status of historic designation of New Indianola if there was a delisting of parts of the district for new development.

• Portal Park—Opportunity to work with Clintonville Area Commission and others who have maintained the Portal Park arose over residents and others who had concerns about homelessness and lack of maintenance in the park. Since then there have been two very productive meetings with Clintonville and the city regarding how all can be more proactive about the park’s future.

• Redistricting of precincts—Extensive conversations with the fraternal order of police union and Columbus Police Department regarding redistricting. UAC sent letter that indicated there were still many unanswered questions to be answered before UAC could take a stand; however, plans were already moving ahead for redistricting.

• Urban Commercial Overlay/graphics issue on West Lane—UAC sent letter through Planning Committee to City about the continued erosion of Lane through no over sight of graphics and supporting the extension of the Urban Commercial Overlay to Lane and the standards of the Urban Commercial Overlay be expanded to include graphics over sight.

Doreen Uhas Sauer, chair

Members of the committee/attendance (unless otherwise noted, members were present for all meetings): Pasquale Grado (excused one meeting), Bill Graver, Doreen Uhas Sauer (excused one meeting), Susan Keeny (excused one meeting), Sharon Young, Stephen Volkmann (excused one meeting), Joaquin Serrantes (excused one meeting), Becky Sterrett, Miles Curtiss (excused one meeting). Note: some meetings were held as Super Committee meetings and other members of the commission were in attendance for expanded agendas.