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Neighbors contest church's request to eliminate vision‑clearance triangle for 6‑ft fence at 42 E. Tompkins
Summary
At a contested hearing, Global Community Church sought variances to enclose a grass area with a six‑foot ornamental fence; neighbors cited child‑safety and visibility concerns while traffic staff said sight lines are preserved given the one‑way street geometry.
The most contested item at the April 28 Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting was BZA25‑134, an application by Global Community Church to install a six‑foot ornamental metal fence and reduce two vision‑clearance triangles at the intersection of East Tompkins Street and East Avenue.
Attorney Laura Komack introduced the application and said the church pivoted from an earlier plan because of construction constraints, proposing a flat grass yard enclosed by an ornamental fence "to keep that area completely safe" for children and church members. Witness Sarai Ramirez said the enclosure addresses children who play on site and concerns about vandalism and encampments near the church.
Division of Traffic Management staff walked the board through sight‑line measurements and noted East Tompkins is one‑way westbound; the staff witness said the…
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