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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 – 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.

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 Information
1. Officer Smith, Columbus Police Department Information
2. Isom Nivins - City of Columbus Information
3. Erin Prosser, Campus Partners (w Joel Diaz, UDO

Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1.
Ian Studders
Richard Talbot
Rimar Villasenor
Tom Wildman
Committee Highlight Reports Vote
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Information
2. Governance Committee - David Hegley, Chair Information
3. Planning Committee – Bill Graver Information
4. Community Relations Committee - Rimar Villasenor, Chair Information
5. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman
New Business & Announcements Information
1. Orange Barrel/Riverwatch Update – Pasquale Grado Information
2. Portal Park Update – Ian MacConnell Vote
3. District 1 and 3 Election
Adjournment - Next Meeting – August 18, 2010: 2231 N. High St Rm 100
Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

Code Enforcement and Environment Committee Minutes

1. July2010

6:07 p.m.

Present: Ian MacConnell, Tom Wildman

Excused: Miles Curtiss, Ahmed Ebady, Seth Golding, Joyce Hughes, Richard Talbot

Did not have a quorum. Could only discuss issues:

Internal Duties

- electing chair happens in August. Committees are only now being formed.

- discussed year in review

- UAC Parking Passes

Safety

- updated and some discussion on boundary changes.

Code and Environment

- discussed graffiti concerns

- discussed new Code Officers for U-District

- Tom Wildman informed new C&E members to read the City of Columbus Code hand outs and bring ideas to the next meeting: existing legislation, changes in legislation or new legislation we might wish to draft, in the following areas:

1. graffiti

2. litter

3. handbills

discussed letter to Traffic/Engineering – identify location of all future ATT land boxes. in U-district. UAC and residents should have input on locations.

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Next Code Enforcement and Environment Committee(C&E) Meeting:

6 p.m., August 12, 2010 at the Godman Guild Library

Agenda:

Internal Duties

A. UAC Permit Parking Pass(UACPPP)applications

B. Elect Chair

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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June 16, 2010 Agenda
6:30
Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Seating of Commissioners Information
2. Approval of Minutes Vote
3. Officer Nominating Committee Information
Reports Information
1. Officer Miller, Columbus Police Department Information
2. Isom Nivins - City of Columbus Information
3. Doug Aschenbach, Campus Partners
Presentations Information
1. Lisa Jones, Habitat for Humanity
Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1.
Richard Talbott
Tom Wildman
Committee Highlight Reports Vote
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Information
2. Governance Committee - David Hegley, Chair Information
3. Planning – Doreen Uhas Sauer Information
4. Community Relations Committee - Rimar Villasenor, Chair Information
5. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman
New Business & Announcements Information
1. Orange Barrel/Riverwatch Update – Miles Curtiss Information
2. Announcement of District 1 and 3 Vacancies
Adjournment - Next Meeting – July 21, 2010: 2231 N. High St Rm 100
Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.
Zoning Motion Details –
161-163 Chittenden Ave. Applicant: Shawn Mcallister, Architect. Variances due to change of use to convert a
multi-family structure back to original configuration as a two-family.
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
2685 N. High Dodridge & High, (TurkeyHill Gas Convenience) Applicant: Darrin Gray, Agent.
Graphics variances.
Recommendation: Approval or requested variances