Landmarks Commission tables Crabtree gazebo and patio application over missing site details

The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission on Feb. 23 voted to table an application to install a 28-by-40-foot stamped-concrete patio and a detached 16-by-26-foot gazebo at 116 East Columbus Street, a house listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brandon Fambrough, the applicant, described materials as pressure-treated pine for the gazebo, stained to match the fence, and a copper-colored standing-seam metal roof (commissioners said a black metal roof would also be acceptable). Fambrough also said “there will probably be fans inside but no gas at this time.”

Commissioners and staff said the drawings submitted were not to scale and did not clearly show a rear bump-out on the house; they asked for a scaled site survey with accurate dimensions, a clearer layout showing the orientation of the gazebo, the precise layout of stamped versus brushed concrete, and additional photographs to better visualize the proposal. Staff noted the difficulty of assessing the scope without an accurate site plan.

Pete Lynch, chairman, moved to table the application; the motion, seconded by Vice-Chairman David Craycraft, carried unanimously, 5-0. The commission did not set a new hearing date and will consider the application again once the requested materials are provided.

The property’s prior approvals include a 2023 variance from the Planning & Zoning Commission that allowed a second accessory structure on the lot; commissioners said the current application requires clearer documentation to assess fit and impact on the historic property.