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Staff told commissioners the gazebo sits on the property’s patio roughly three feet from the primary house and that two variances will be required from Planning and Zoning after any landmarks approval because the city allows only one accessory building per property and requires accessory buildings to be at least 10 feet from the primary dwelling. The applicant acknowledged constructing the gazebo before approvals and apologized; the applicant also said he would obtain exact measurements and pursue the variance process.
Commission discussion explored alternatives that would avoid variances, including turning and attaching the gazebo to the house or attaching it to the garage (which would make it part of the primary structure and not an accessory building). Commissioners and staff discussed practical obstacles to relocation, roofline and window conflicts, required patio changes and water‑drainage impacts. Staff noted that attachment to the house or garage could remove the need for variances if the structure were physically integrated and met side‑yard setbacks.
Commissioners also discussed site stability and drainage: they observed the gazebo’s gutters currently discharge a concentrated flow near the house and recommended the applicant address roof drainage to limit water against the foundation. The commission’s approval included the recommendation that staff document the discussion of alternatives and that the applicant pursue Planning and Zoning variances if relocation or attachment is not practicable.
Roll‑call votes recorded Roger White, Linda Henry, Patrick Lynch, Pete Lynch and Rich Davenport as yes; the motion passed. Staff will add the commission’s discussion notes to the staff report to assist the Planning and Zoning review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 28, 2025 Landmarks Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission on July 28 approved a 12×20 gazebo at 96 East Columbus Street and recommended two variances from the Planning and Zoning Commission to allow the structure to remain: permission for a second accessory building on the lot and a reduced setback of about three feet.","taxTitle","Canal Winchester City Council, Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",72201,"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},6148513,"Landmarks Commission approves Canal Kids Pediatrics sign at 29 West Waterloo with framing and size conditions",650,1874000,2524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5515278-28b7e237eff00b3992aa42e39b985059&start=1874&end=2524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5515278-28b7e237eff00b3992aa42e39b985059/thumbnail_1874000.jpg","/articles/6148513/Ohio/Landmarks-Commission-approves-Canal-Kids-Pediatrics-sign-at-29-West-Waterloo-with-framing-and-size-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148513-2ec1b7b78a873ec9e399cf32f1cffaed/orig.mp4?Expires=1776325272&Signature=a3DXVEud1nxybt0BuCTEQ2U8~MweflZTq-thR19~bLZxudEtkSV9l9qd21mKM7io1Tjqe39xUvPu4fk47ACEdC~qnEpLjSEZ6kX1s3pjg71RsUIfr7k0fmKxFd6kfR5AD0NwzSKvYYSgwupM5ywXw2kLGvWuiagSC5NiYFPNtJHFLcGRiuFtg3R2lKmlicsYs7Wn753xkpzPaS7powEgW37fnFZHeoFSUW561V0XXvZcZNZ6L2pv6qci2f~2yR3G7h4TH9lpk0XsA9tqL~owfoOi4GNzsl1cvcy~nwbEBqAiBOgwYUbRlp50ilTYMG0nzQVeT4JF43me12abhnQajg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission on July 28 approved a wall sign for a tenant at 29 West Waterloo (the Canal Kids and Pediatric Dentistry tenant) with conditions to improve fit and finish in the historic district. Staff advised the commission that the city’s overlay signage rules generally allow one wall sign per business and that the second proposed panel did not meet the code because the east‑facing panel faces a private parking lot without a corresponding entrance.
The approved sign is a single flat metal panel, digitally printed with a vinyl graphic. The commission’s motion limited the overall length to 120 inches, required the signboard to be extended vertically to occupy 27 inches in height so there is a small white margin top and bottom, and required two vertical trim pieces at the left and right that match the dimensions of the existing horizontal trim. Commissioners also required the canal kids and pediatric dentistry lettering be brought in from the left and right edges to create more white space.
Commissioners and the applicant discussed materials and attachment: the applicant said the panel is a plastic‑cored aluminum panel and that fasteners would be round head screws painted white. The applicant confirmed there would be no applied lighting on the sign. During discussion commissioners suggested using painted wood perimeter trim if the commission preferred a more traditional appearance; the applicant said the printed composite panel is more durable and that wood would require paint maintenance over time.
The commission recorded a roll call in favor and approved the application with the stated conditions. Staff will include the design changes in the final approval and the applicant will proceed with fabrication and installation consistent with the motion.","The Landmarks Commission approved a primary wall sign at 29 West Waterloo on July 28, setting limits on overall dimensions, requiring additional white space around the graphic and adding vertical trim to the signboard; staff noted a second proposed wall sign would not meet the Overlay District rules and the applicant did not pursue it.",{"_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},6148518,"Landmarks Commission approves replacement shed at 71 West Columbus Street with painted wood siding",562,1290000,1852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5515278-28b7e237eff00b3992aa42e39b985059&start=1290&end=1852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5515278-28b7e237eff00b3992aa42e39b985059/thumbnail_1290000.jpg","/articles/6148518/Ohio/Landmarks-Commission-approves-replacement-shed-at-71-West-Columbus-Street-with-painted-wood-siding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148518-a077ea7bf738ec729e6cf244263d0bdb/orig.mp4?Expires=1776325272&Signature=NBPSNY-7-pHvTWpkVSnZ08rIgw~6xViKsxndgFiAin5Vmui0fOSkyGqVL61vz1cU2YrvQfT-62tokextstrny2LiuCg3eHI65SYImW0DZKgurhWtL7RTpLLXrK3gJxO-kKhycliZg3XJXLglDrT0AztGJAvqNGRNV8B9ln2DgUEZpnFLiyVHj503Pxk-v7HNSIsCgcYAO-oHOdlgB2-7hy7EgHzQAozeDz~AzwEOgsuevFQKYXHzz6b9Cig2nGmnS0hP8QMAGTxkelw9x8uoFdOEW85HnUWpoGUzZMk1dZ59TAPdTunkayNeFSQ2SkVE9F6uU8NFuyy48uvbLkR7~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission on July 28 approved an application to replace an existing 8×8 playhouse in the rear yard of 71 West Columbus Street with a new 10×16 accessory shed. The applicant told commissioners the new structure will be built on site, placed at grade with a small ramp and double doors, and finished to match the property’s existing white siding and charcoal trim.
Staff described the prior approvals on the property (a garage approved in 2005 and administrative variances at that time). The new shed’s drawings show wood siding (T1‑11 in the applicant’s drawings) and asphalt shingles; the applicant said he prefers a painted wood composite product marketed as SmartSide but indicated he will accept the painted wood look that matches the house and garage. Commissioners noted the commission typically does not approve vinyl but found painted wood or SmartSide acceptable to match existing materials.
The commission approved the application with the condition that the new shed use vertical painted wood siding and be painted white with charcoal trim to match the garage. The roll call vote in favor recorded Pete Lynch, Roger White, Linda Henry, Patrick Lynch and Rich Davenport as yes.
Clarifying details provided during review: the existing accessory was an 8×8 former playhouse; the replacement is 10×16 and will sit on a gravel and timber foundation; windows and trim will match the property; the ramp and foundation elements in contact with the ground are expected to be pressure treated. The applicant said asphalt shingles will be selected to approximate the house’s multitone “driftwood” sample; he also said the contractor estimate assumed SmartSide materials but would accept the painted option approved by the commission.
The applicant may proceed and must follow normal permitting for accessory buildings.","Canal Winchester’s Landmarks Commission approved a 10×16 wood‑sided accessory shed at 71 West Columbus Street, with the applicant directed to match white siding and charcoal trim to the existing garage and house; the commission preferred vertical painted wood (SmartSide/T1‑11) over vinyl.",{"_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},6148523,"Landmarks Commission approves vinyl basement window replacements for 54 West Mound Street",1200,69000,1269000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5515278-28b7e237eff00b3992aa42e39b985059&start=69&end=1269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5515278-28b7e237eff00b3992aa42e39b985059/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6148523/Ohio/Landmarks-Commission-approves-vinyl-basement-window-replacements-for-54-West-Mound-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148523-06b50b892fea5a7a39f596582bb61ea5/orig.mp4?Expires=1776325272&Signature=hkr7-ngBFGFB7vTfO6wpEcvkW~B1P3HNmtKf0av-jz-99qZAFUpKaxl7GACtQy1b9nb07b0xQ0-g1-y4siq0oP00ewxr3k0Mz9pjwnyVRhdG3TeV9PgbWDNvs8eDjH1-AnONAVGGn-U7y2nzvC7CiM4DSAUvjKFR5MSjIx3tXGTvMgToDS7akW9jYthyhh3K0jiWYJ~lHs2DViOnYgrRuk0qgVjthbnw1-e1Js5BaT6MunXiXGfCFDfsWRYlEb-KNHgYvsG8EvppOXl~T1J~Khixk4sfugjb3VMbLwEOt2dPSL5WE4nxYjYZ1pqn7P0WTYMgvGO44h0NYstsiw~VGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its July 28 meeting the Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission approved an application to replace eight basement windows at 54 West Mound Street with vinyl windows rather than the glass‑block units the owner originally proposed. The property is listed on the city’s historic inventory and was described in staff materials as constructed about 1830.
The commission’s approval requires the small square window, the long three‑pane rectangular window and the window that contains a dryer vent to be fixed, single‑pane units; the remaining basement openings were approved as operable sliding windows with a simulated vertical divided light in the center. Staff said the applicant will receive an approval letter that identifies each window so the installation matches the commission’s motion.
Commissioners and staff discussed visibility and historic appropriateness during the review. Staff noted five of the eight basement openings face Elm Street and therefore are more visible from the public right‑of‑way. The commission raised concerns that glass block is not a material typical of an 1830 house and that it had not approved glass block in recent years; several members said they preferred a vinyl replacement designed to match the existing window pattern and to provide some operability for ventilation where needed.
The applicant told the commission the basement openings are a mix of wood and metal framed units, that some panes were damaged and that the proposed manufacturer is Provio with Evolve Egress as contractor. The applicant said existing iron grates around some openings would be retained and that landscaping would be added to screen the west side windows facing Elm Street.
The motion approved by the commission specified the three fixed windows and the remainder as sliders with a vertical center divider. The commission recorded a roll‑call vote in favor: Roger White, Linda Henry, Patrick Lynch, Pete Lynch and Rich Davenport voted yes; the motion passed.
Next steps: staff will issue an approval letter marking each window as the commission directed and the applicant may proceed with permitting and installation.","The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission on July 28 approved vinyl replacement windows for the basement of a circa‑1830 house at 54 West Mound Street, requiring two small openings and a dryer‑vent opening to be fixed and the rest to be operable sliders with a vertical divider.",{"_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},6148503,"Staff outlines preliminary rewrite of zoning code and proposed Old Town boundary changes",211,3773000,3984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5515278-28b7e237eff00b3992aa42e39b985059&start=3773&end=3984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5515278-28b7e237eff00b3992aa42e39b985059/thumbnail_3773000.jpg","/articles/6148503/Ohio/Staff-outlines-preliminary-rewrite-of-zoning-code-and-proposed-Old-Town-boundary-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148503-adcabe98a82e8bd48d67bacdd7075b15/orig.mp4?Expires=1776325272&Signature=c7q4rx~hDAoY8iPiAzNJUDpU7125wNOT1TwjFZFfWqhhciPD-pJQz98M9AzJyjCgjCkaNcfmH3EcdTdMTQv6KagMmReBk6ybyqJJwR6G8UpazAwAuM4dN-kLuX8eTYE3mO379IAVXlKqIBfIZOUcMhhcjnPonHfkAxv34e~nd~fxK6n01TnbP~gznE7Px3M3~wKXehDhH2b9YMqok5qokjZQxyu36Zw76En8WgRj8FWQQMdl7HEwOKUxLjaVW1qY3VVfISgxLKto2I3uP-tViIEKadgV6L9peo7hAbM9z2aQSaytyhtxKU7tSHShc7y-ABlbhFjwtuxiCJFP7zMqqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the July 28 Landmarks Commission meeting planning staff gave an update on the city’s zoning code rewrite and a proposed refinement of Old Town zoning boundaries. Staff said the zoning‑code steering committee is slightly behind schedule and that the next round of substantive work on module 1 will likely be delayed 5–6 weeks, moving earlier projected milestones into the fall.
Staff described a preliminary approach to Old Town that would reduce three current districts (Old Town Single‑Family, Old Town Multifamily and Old Town Commercial) to two tentative districts labeled Old Town Mixed Use and Old Town Residential. The intent is to simplify district categories while preserving flexibility where the city wants higher intensity and creating a gentler transition where lesser intensity is appropriate.
Staff also said they are considering modest expansion of the Old Town boundary to include strategic parcels for future redevelopment, including the former Anderson concrete plant site and adjacent parcels that now sit outside the Old Town line. Staff said Old Town is currently bounded on the north/west by the railroad tracks and the proposed changes would extend the designation east along Waterloo to the corporate limits in selected areas.
Staff characterized the proposed adjustments as preliminary, subject to further work with consultants and the steering committee. The steering committee’s schedule will be updated and further public discussion is expected as module work is delivered in coming months.","City planning staff reported on a preliminary zoning code rewrite that would simplify Old Town zoning from three districts to two (Old Town Mixed Use and Old Town Residential), extend Old Town boundaries in targeted areas and slow the steering committee schedule several weeks.","actionData","errors"]

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