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Staff recommended documenting the residential structure proposed for demolition with a house‑history report and exterior photos; the staff report also encouraged bike parking and durable materials. Presenters said dumpster and trash collection logistics are being studied and that the development team is exploring moving/truck loading locations and shared parking arrangements with adjacent Columbus State lots.

Commissioners offered design direction to avoid large blank walls and to consider subtle material patterning or window placement to break up long façades. Commissioners also recommended planning pedestrian circulation, entry „nooks,“ and ensuring the plaza/playground and other amenities function without obstructing sidewalks or vehicular access. The applicant said some building layouts would be mirrored so student units have direct street addresses and that final site plans would resolve circulation and trash handling.

The commission accepted the conceptual submission and requested that the applicant return with updated site plans showing trash/dumpster enclosures, bike parking, refined landscaping, and documentation for the residential structure prior to formal demolition approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Meeting: Downtown Commission (07/22/25)","oneSentenceSummary","Commission accepted conceptual drawings for a second five‑story, 104‑unit housing project on the same site area, and requested documentation and refinement of trash/dumpster locations, circulation and building materials.","taxTitle","Columbus City Council, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",75950,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586716,"Concept approved for five‑story, 82‑unit affordable housing at 164 N. Grant Avenue (Opportunity 1)",1706,3162000,4868000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443998-572566c266fbbe27750eb82aa4efdb4a&start=3162&end=4868","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443998-572566c266fbbe27750eb82aa4efdb4a/thumbnail_3162000.jpg","/articles/6586716/Ohio/Concept-approved-for-fivestory-82unit-affordable-housing-at-164-N-Grant-Avenue-Opportunity-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586716-b91aede7c2c446b89874edbc76657fa9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775775750&Signature=cwI5fbGbksu9HMSwrzwecgqGqeC5vH5GZReAPXTJifezlcIcKOyjreV6Ba8CPTt7LIvthjhrJPqJf8NZvwDjEOxqX6jiNksIJuWnYZfAOZnDzt8dqWL0q5jnUnFmEx9yZQ9XO4dtvn8kKLvjIuYEtC4gLRztr5sdur6ZcRuQIK0HorcQM~9Skj5M02O2ixLFftpJS0HARAO42ORSqHfHB6VwGhsyX24cOO9BIKTzOxAKtWtwlkNqzJFh66P54VWqEhMdKbapFRzU18KFcOKd0U52HZ386IlfL~5aFULSzGG~aU2zy429tpqjeynKaqz6dcQyy8lttkwoSimfxR2N3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Downtown Commission reviewed a conceptual application for a five‑story, 82‑unit affordable housing building proposed at 164 North Grant Avenue. The applicant presented a concept that would demolish the existing one‑story commercial structure (constructed in 1949) and replace it with a mixed‑use residential building featuring vinyl siding, fiber‑cement panels and brick accents, a rooftop terrace and ground‑floor amenities.

Staff told the commission that the Downtown District Code requires a certificate of appropriateness for demolition and that a replacement use be reviewed. Staff found the concept generally consistent with Downtown Design Guidelines provided the applicant uses durable materials, locates service parking to the rear where feasible, and includes bicycle parking. Staff requested exterior photos and recommended a short house‑history report documenting the building to be demolished.

During the conceptual review, commissioners and staff suggested stronger visual and functional connections between the two proposed buildings on the site (the project includes a second building on nearby parcels), extending plantings and making pedestrian entries more legible. Staff asked the applicant to provide a revised site plan showing how shared or dedicated moving/loading zones and accessible parking would function, and to study the alley and circulation so that trash collection and pedestrian movement are not impeded.

The commission accepted the conceptual submission and feedback; staff noted that the applicant will return with updated site plans and materials during the formal review cycle. The commission emphasized inclusion of bicycle parking and coordination on parking/curb access with Columbus State and other adjacent property owners.","The Downtown Commission reviewed and accepted a conceptual proposal to demolish a one‑story commercial building and construct a five‑story, 82‑unit affordable housing building at 164 North Grant Avenue, and recommended inclusion of bicycle parking and additional design refinements.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586721,"Nationwide Arena seeks matching channel‑letter tower sign on west elevation; commission hears presentation",233,2857000,3090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443998-572566c266fbbe27750eb82aa4efdb4a&start=2857&end=3090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443998-572566c266fbbe27750eb82aa4efdb4a/thumbnail_2857000.jpg","/articles/6586721/Ohio/Nationwide-Arena-seeks-matching-channelletter-tower-sign-on-west-elevation-commission-hears-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586721-0def0751f683cb322457ceba96dd7c80/orig.mp4?Expires=1775775750&Signature=OxDjBB1obag9Kmdgh4Pcm9Ck7ssXWsj-In50Ig6bCqyiT0PMFqdw0IXsgMJ~51b0UhoTKXRaqv5kzAUuDR555OYhN3xHGG2YYnaNbp7aEsUqeZdEmcvMybRjmSJYaQykdNkLZDv38FdfB4AUqNSISLOecHrDqou8qZJAK1ep6X4CodHilH~8RxxJ7a1fOYhu58KBhLsS3v2tTXpX0DklkSYZ67PeL8-EqgKee-wJJSgSKgfYk1BOzvLYFVO3F8sClAQPF4HwMnm7c2J24xnCaiBGMyw2IFiOJoHOVyHFktMPEBdXSrPhCNzBsd9tJxa95NyqD2tlcxTmeb5HncGuJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission heard a presentation for a new internally illuminated channel‑letter sign on the west elevation of Nationwide Arena intended to mirror an existing sign on the east elevation. Staff noted submitted materials included site plans, mounting details and renderings, and concluded the proposal is consistent with Downtown Design Guidelines’ guidance that tower signage be proportional to building height and compatible with architecture.

The presenter said the west elevation lacked identification and that the sign would aid visitors arriving from adjoining stadiums and districts. The proposed sign is an internally illuminated LED channel‑letter assembly with white faces and blue trim. The applicant noted that structural engineering for roof attachment will be completed as part of permit review.

Commission discussion was brief; staff and commissioners did not raise objections in the hearing. No detailed vote on this specific sign was transcribed during the portion of the hearing provided, though the application remains under review pending permitting and engineering documentation.","Applicant presented an application to install a channel‑letter corporate tower sign on the west elevation of Nationwide Arena to mirror existing signage on the east elevation; staff said the proposal is consistent with downtown guidelines.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586725,"Commission approves Columbus Water and Power signage and plaza improvements at 37 West Broad Street",1530,1252000,2782000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443998-572566c266fbbe27750eb82aa4efdb4a&start=1252&end=2782","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443998-572566c266fbbe27750eb82aa4efdb4a/thumbnail_1252000.jpg","/articles/6586725/Ohio/Commission-approves-Columbus-Water-and-Power-signage-and-plaza-improvements-at-37-West-Broad-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586725-b27e796ed385844abf79c92a8fb7476a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775775750&Signature=NuURsvkY~lBIduIIlSjm0ClzwsHyBjtRO~q1Hc5Xpl3hLvezadBjkjemUANWg5BhvH~H8Jd0PgpcDhZaHF8X8CBKqWVXeC-yjdwT36zNpnqq4k5yp9beoxMNyhWXyi7Fg9Nyn9swVltmtitwMjFqEeoPje3aYK8UUORdIzTNXkCEUfu6-~6sQ5JIbHzBVrS52tST2YXSxWvHHPOMRlgocIYq2qM7GWfCzEbBjMGJVd3i7jqTPbhpx9UfyCld3iWxecgSdHNJ6YYVWFe-AbUacJEHKBXTE9lSZnSNb5CukEo1nSW-rgxMxArMZ7GDlZyUstdl-8qJwrKid4VMUhUpKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Downtown Commission approved an application to install ground/wall signage and to reface illuminated entrance signs at 37 West Broad Street, where Columbus Water and Power will occupy the building. The commission also approved landscaping and perimeter lighting for a plaza adjacent to the building.

The applicant proposed an internally illuminated ground/waist‑level sign on the building’s west and north elevations, reface of two illuminated acrylic panel signs at entryways, and a plaza perimeter treatment consisting of granite planters, urban wildflowers, uni‑lock pavers, ground cover and decorative lighting. Materials submittals included renderings, sign elevations, plant schedules and lighting details. Staff cited the Downtown Design Guidelines preference for pedestrian‑scaled signage, proportional wall signs and durable ground signs and concluded the proposal is generally consistent with those guidelines.

Design team representatives said the signage location was chosen to brand the corner plinth and avoid mounting into precast above the first floor. Several commissioners expressed concern about the visual scale of the proposed signage: while some members supported a bold, city‑level graphic, others said the primary lettering (reported in the presentation as roughly 58 inches for the “Columbus” line and 39 inches for the “Water and Power” line) felt excessively large for that building compared with other municipal signage. Commissioners recommended the applicant provide smaller alternatives for study and suggested a dimmer or lighting control system to reduce glare during busy intersection conditions. The design team committed to study halo lighting and dimming options and said the tenant had requested a prominent graphic but would review revisions.

The commission voted and carried the item; staff noted that site furnishings (benches and other street furniture) will be handled via a separate submittal and that some details — including paver patterns, planter types and the annual planting program — will be finalized with the downtown maintenance group or the building owner. Staff recommended and the commission supported keeping mature honey locust trees in place and expanding planting beds to activate the terrace.

The approval allows the applicant to proceed with the proposed landscaping and signage design and requires the applicant to return with any material changes to the sign or additional signage options if the commission requests further refinement.","The Downtown Commission approved new ground/wall signage and a plaza landscaping/lighting package at 37 West Broad Street to accommodate Columbus Water and Power, while commissioners asked the applicant to consider alternate sign sizes and lighting controls.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586731,"Downtown Commission approves revised screening and larger planting bed for 55 East Main parking lot",1086,159000,1245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443998-572566c266fbbe27750eb82aa4efdb4a&start=159&end=1245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443998-572566c266fbbe27750eb82aa4efdb4a/thumbnail_159000.jpg","/articles/6586731/Ohio/Downtown-Commission-approves-revised-screening-and-larger-planting-bed-for-55-East-Main-parking-lot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586731-2b3b22e3bffc15b1bcab5c1f37b0cf60/orig.mp4?Expires=1775775750&Signature=SkRq8yRhkYFB0hn0sLtGGParO1lpvS~2p17GWnh6ZrV1ugbjktBOMrL46hPlLYy6927ontXHZl4ITvO-On0V07T8tGrbHXtwLlU0YDZukdbPJOarW7kVNf-tPxXUhu9FsujzcMPqQTF~pWdJ0tAitUJwYr2993vCCXt0zdt3BVKO6TA-oTpFFlq-nO-Dyom0ZLIzphwfd-NWEQBlXFDsKMWOe-ZPTHAI6-psKGIV40CX8OgdFRMDyDOeEOcNoEdyiZ-tzrllBHt8ujy7mQ7J-gobQQifDMAnHiM8gax0vF2dWzFjVTiWovPUM4yPj6mfpmn18uZZkRocKGd-m42S3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Downtown Commission voted to approve a revised certificate of appropriateness for a parking lot screening project at 55 East Main Street, requiring a larger landscaped bed behind the Main Street setback.

Commissioners approved a revised proposal from the applicant to remove chain‑link fabric from the Main Street frontage and use pedestrian‑oriented screening consisting of masonry piers with a three‑foot metal fence and plantings, with the specific condition that the landscaped bed behind the fence be expanded to approximately 20 feet (to be shown on site‑plan compliance drawings). The approval also preserves a no‑climb black chain‑link fence at the rear and along the alley as previously shown in the submission.

The applicant, represented by Bridal Kramer of Premier Engineering, presented two screening options in response to feedback at the May hearing: Option 1 featuring 4‑foot masonry piers with a 3‑foot metal fence and landscape beds in front; Option 2 using square planters and plantings. Kramer and the property owner agreed to maintain planters or a planting bed and to avoid chain‑link fabric at the Main Street frontage. During discussion, commissioners and staff pressed for more landscape area behind the fence to reduce the visual dominance of asphalt. Staff recommended a condition requiring enlarged planting beds and said small post‑submittal adjustments could be handled during site‑plan compliance review if needed because of building and zoning comments.

Ricky Knox, assistant director of construction for Franklin County, spoke as the owner representative and confirmed the owner’s willingness to maintain the plantings. Commissioners asked the applicant to revise the cap detail of the masonry piers to a less abrupt profile and suggested cast‑stone caps rather than actual limestone to reduce ponding.

The approved materials package included revised site plans, renderings, elevations, material cut sheets for the proposed black no‑climb fence, masonry piers and cast‑stone caps, and planting schedules. Staff noted the proposal is generally consistent with the Downtown Design Guidelines’ preference for masonry and high‑quality materials for parking‑lot screening, and that dumpsters remain to the rear where accessible by alley.

The commission’s approval is conditioned on the applicant showing the enlarged planting bed (approximately 20 feet depth) on the packet submitted for site‑plan compliance; staff may accept minor technical changes recommended by Building and Zoning Services during that review.

The commission closed the item after a short motion and vote that registered support from the commissioners present.","The Downtown Commission approved a revised design for a service parking lot at 55 East Main Street that replaces proposed chain‑link fabric fencing with decorative masonry piers and metal fencing and requires a substantially larger landscape bed behind the Main Street setback.","actionData","errors"]

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