Columbus City Council to vote on withdrawing liquor permit objections for Linden and Hilltop stores
Agreements with Three Star Food Mart and a Sullivant Avenue BP mandate security cameras, lighting upgrades and staff training.
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Columbus City Council is scheduled to vote Monday, Oct. 26, on emergency resolutions to formally withdraw objections to liquor permit renewals for two convenience stores: Three Star Food Mart on East Weber Road in South Linden and a BP gas station on Sullivant Avenue in the Hilltop.
The emergency measures follow discussions between city officials and the business owners regarding their business practices, safety measures and employee procedures, with the Columbus Division of Police providing recommendations for security uplifts at Three Star Food Mart and the Sullivant Avenue BP.
Nuisance abatement agreements between the parties were reached in lieu of pursuing outstanding permit objections, while the city reserved the right to object in the future or bring either business into Franklin County Environmental Court should the owners fail to comply, according to council records for Three Star Food Mart and the BP station. Under the agreements, requirements include security uplifts covering cameras, lighting, hours of operation, employee training and specific prohibitions on activity at Three Star Food Mart and the BP property, according to city records and safety terms.
Columbus City Council previously objected to the permit renewal for Three Star Food Mart at 1107 E. Weber Rd. on Dec. 11, 2024, after receiving evidence from police and the city attorney's office. Council voted to object to the permit renewal for the BP station at 2800 Sullivant Ave. on Dec. 18, 2025, following evidence from police and prosecutors.
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control requested that the city formally withdraw its objections via resolution, according to council records for Three Star Food Mart and the BP station. Three Star Food Mart and the BP station have engaged in liquor sales on a temporary basis via the goodwill of the city and the Division of Liquor Control, but neither establishment holds a valid 2026 liquor permit until the objections are withdrawn, according to filings for the Weber Road store and the Sullivant Avenue location. Emergency passage of the resolutions is requested to facilitate the full, legal operation of liquor sales as soon as possible, according to the legislation.
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Columbus City Council · 2026-10-26
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Columbus City Council is scheduled to vote Monday, Oct. 26, on emergency resolutions to formally withdraw objections to liquor permit renewals for two convenience stores: Three Star Food Mart on East Weber Road in South Linden and a BP gas station on Sullivant Avenue in the Hilltop.
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REGULAR MEETING NO. 47 OF COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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Columbus City Council is scheduled to vote Monday, Oct. 26, on emergency resolutions to formally withdraw objections to liquor permit renewals for two convenience stores: Three Star Food Mart on East Weber Road in South Linden and a BP gas station on Sullivant Avenue in the Hilltop.
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To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211; and to declare an emergency.
The emergency measures follow discussions between city officials and the business owners regarding their business practices, safety measures and employee procedures, with the Columbus Division of Police providing recommendations for security uplifts at Three Star Food Mart and the Sullivant Avenue BP.
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WHEREAS, City Council previously objected to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211, in Resolution 0330X-2024; and WHEREAS, sufficient evidence from the Columbus Division of Police and the Columbus City Attorney’s office was presented to City Council in support of Resolution 0330X-2024; and WHEREAS, the City has engaged in discussions with the business owner about their business practices, safety measures, and employee procedures, including involvement from the Columbus Division of Police to provide recommendations for security uplifts at the establishment; and WHEREAS, a nuisance abatement agreement between the parties was reached in lieu of pursuing the outstanding objections, and the City reserves the right to object to their liquor license in the future or to bring the establishment into Franklin County Environmental Court should they not comply;
Nuisance abatement agreements between the parties were reached in lieu of pursuing outstanding permit objections, while the city reserved the right to object in the future or bring either business into Franklin County Environmental Court should the owners fail to comply, according to council records for Three Star Food Mart and the BP station.
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WHEREAS, City Council previously objected to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211, in Resolution 0330X-2024; and WHEREAS, sufficient evidence from the Columbus Division of Police and the Columbus City Attorney’s office was presented to City Council in support of Resolution 0330X-2024; and WHEREAS, the City has engaged in discussions with the business owner about their business practices, safety measures, and employee procedures, including involvement from the Columbus Division of Police to provide recommendations for security uplifts at the establishment; and WHEREAS, a nuisance abatement agreement between the parties was reached in lieu of pursuing the outstanding objections, and the City reserves the right to object to their liquor license in the future or to bring the establishment into Franklin County Environmental Court should they not comply;
Under the agreements, requirements include security uplifts covering cameras, lighting, hours of operation, employee training and specific prohibitions on activity at Three Star Food Mart and the BP property, according to city records and safety terms.
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To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211; and to declare an emergency.
Under the agreements, requirements include security uplifts covering cameras, lighting, hours of operation, employee training and specific prohibitions on activity at Three Star Food Mart and the BP property, according to city records and safety terms.
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These discussions have been memorialized into a nuisance abatement agreement between the City and the business owner, and includes requirements for security uplifts (cameras, lighting, hours of operation), employee training, and specific prohibitions on activity at the establishment.
Columbus City Council previously objected to the permit renewal for Three Star Food Mart at 1107 E. Weber Rd. on Dec. 11, 2024, after receiving evidence from police and the city attorney's office.
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withdraw its objection that was made on December 11, 2024 pursuant to 4303.271 and 4303.292, Ohio Revised Code to the renewal of the liquor permit for Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211
Columbus City Council previously objected to the permit renewal for Three Star Food Mart at 1107 E. Weber Rd. on Dec. 11, 2024, after receiving evidence from police and the city attorney's office.
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WHEREAS, City Council previously objected to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211, in Resolution 0330X-2024; and WHEREAS, sufficient evidence from the Columbus Division of Police and the Columbus City Attorney’s office was presented to City Council in support of Resolution 0330X-2024; and
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control requested that the city formally withdraw its objections via resolution, according to council records for Three Star Food Mart and the BP station.
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WHEREAS, City Council previously objected to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211, in Resolution 0330X-2024; and WHEREAS, sufficient evidence from the Columbus Division of Police and the Columbus City Attorney’s office was presented to City Council in support of Resolution 0330X-2024; and WHEREAS, the City has engaged in discussions with the business owner about their business practices, safety measures, and employee procedures, including involvement from the Columbus Division of Police to provide recommendations for security uplifts at the establishment; and WHEREAS, a nuisance abatement agreement between the parties was reached in lieu of pursuing the outstanding objections, and the City reserves the right to object to their liquor license in the future or to bring the establishment into Franklin County Environmental Court should they not comply; and WHEREAS, the Division of Liquor Control requested that the City therefore withdraw this objection via resolution;
Three Star Food Mart and the BP station have engaged in liquor sales on a temporary basis via the goodwill of the city and the Division of Liquor Control, but neither establishment holds a valid 2026 liquor permit until the objections are withdrawn, according to filings for the Weber Road store and the Sullivant Avenue location.
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To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 2807301 held by Food Mart LLC aka 1107 FFO Mart LLC, doing business as Three Star Food Mart, located at 1107 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43211; and to declare an emergency.
Three Star Food Mart and the BP station have engaged in liquor sales on a temporary basis via the goodwill of the city and the Division of Liquor Control, but neither establishment holds a valid 2026 liquor permit until the objections are withdrawn, according to filings for the Weber Road store and the Sullivant Avenue location.
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This establishment has engaged in liquor sales on a temporary basis via the goodwill of the City and the Division of Liquor Control, but it does not yet have a valid 2026 liquor permit until the objection is withdrawn.
Emergency passage of the resolutions is requested to facilitate the full, legal operation of liquor sales as soon as possible, according to the legislation.
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Now that the agreements are memorialized, and to facilitate the full, legal operation of liquor sales by business as soon as possible, the City requests passage of an emergency resolution.
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Columbus City Council is scheduled to vote Monday, Oct. 26, on emergency resolutions to formally withdraw objections to liquor permit renewals for two convenience stores: Three Star Food Mart on East Weber Road in South Linden and a BP gas station on Sullivant Avenue in the Hilltop.
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To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204; and to declare an emergency.
The emergency measures follow discussions between city officials and the business owners regarding their business practices, safety measures and employee procedures, with the Columbus Division of Police providing recommendations for security uplifts at Three Star Food Mart and the Sullivant Avenue BP.
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WHEREAS, City Council previously objected to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204, in Resolution 0275X-2025; and WHEREAS, sufficient evidence from the Columbus Division of Police and the Columbus City Attorney’s office was presented to City Council in support of Resolution 0275X-2025; and WHEREAS, the City has engaged in discussions with the business owner about their business practices, safety measures, and employee procedures, including involvement from the Columbus Division of Police to provide recommendations for security uplifts at the establishment; and WHEREAS, a nuisance abatement agreement between the parties was reached in lieu of pursuing the outstanding objections, and the City reserves the right to object to their liquor license in the future or to bring the establishment into Franklin County Environmental Court should they not comply;
Nuisance abatement agreements between the parties were reached in lieu of pursuing outstanding permit objections, while the city reserved the right to object in the future or bring either business into Franklin County Environmental Court should the owners fail to comply, according to council records for Three Star Food Mart and the BP station.
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WHEREAS, City Council previously objected to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204, in Resolution 0275X-2025; and WHEREAS, sufficient evidence from the Columbus Division of Police and the Columbus City Attorney’s office was presented to City Council in support of Resolution 0275X-2025; and WHEREAS, the City has engaged in discussions with the business owner about their business practices, safety measures, and employee procedures, including involvement from the Columbus Division of Police to provide recommendations for security uplifts at the establishment; and WHEREAS, a nuisance abatement agreement between the parties was reached in lieu of pursuing the outstanding objections, and the City reserves the right to object to their liquor license in the future or to bring the establishment into Franklin County Environmental Court should they not comply;
Under the agreements, requirements include security uplifts covering cameras, lighting, hours of operation, employee training and specific prohibitions on activity at Three Star Food Mart and the BP property, according to city records and safety terms.
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To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204; and to declare an emergency.
Under the agreements, requirements include security uplifts covering cameras, lighting, hours of operation, employee training and specific prohibitions on activity at Three Star Food Mart and the BP property, according to city records and safety terms.
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These discussions have been memorialized into a nuisance abatement agreement between the City and the business owner, and includes requirements for security uplifts (cameras, lighting, hours of operation), employee training, and specific prohibitions on activity at the establishment.
Council voted to object to the permit renewal for the BP station at 2800 Sullivant Ave. on Dec. 18, 2025, following evidence from police and prosecutors.
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withdraw its objection that was made on December 18, 2025 pursuant to 4303.271 and 4303.292, Ohio Revised Code to the renewal of the liquor permit for JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204
Council voted to object to the permit renewal for the BP station at 2800 Sullivant Ave. on Dec. 18, 2025, following evidence from police and prosecutors.
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WHEREAS, City Council previously objected to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204, in Resolution 0275X-2025; and WHEREAS, sufficient evidence from the Columbus Division of Police and the Columbus City Attorney’s office was presented to City Council in support of Resolution 0275X-2025; and
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control requested that the city formally withdraw its objections via resolution, according to council records for Three Star Food Mart and the BP station.
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WHEREAS, City Council previously objected to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204, in Resolution 0275X-2025; and WHEREAS, sufficient evidence from the Columbus Division of Police and the Columbus City Attorney’s office was presented to City Council in support of Resolution 0275X-2025; and WHEREAS, the City has engaged in discussions with the business owner about their business practices, safety measures, and employee procedures, including involvement from the Columbus Division of Police to provide recommendations for security uplifts at the establishment; and WHEREAS, a nuisance abatement agreement between the parties was reached in lieu of pursuing the outstanding objections, and the City reserves the right to object to their liquor license in the future or to bring the establishment into Franklin County Environmental Court should they not comply; and WHEREAS, the Division of Liquor Control requested that the City therefore withdraw this objection via resolution;
Three Star Food Mart and the BP station have engaged in liquor sales on a temporary basis via the goodwill of the city and the Division of Liquor Control, but neither establishment holds a valid 2026 liquor permit until the objections are withdrawn, according to filings for the Weber Road store and the Sullivant Avenue location.
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To withdraw the objection to the renewal of liquor permit number 04186209-1 held by JK 2800 LLC, doing business as BP, located at 2800 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204; and to declare an emergency.
Three Star Food Mart and the BP station have engaged in liquor sales on a temporary basis via the goodwill of the city and the Division of Liquor Control, but neither establishment holds a valid 2026 liquor permit until the objections are withdrawn, according to filings for the Weber Road store and the Sullivant Avenue location.
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This establishment has engaged in liquor sales on a temporary basis via the goodwill of the City and the Division of Liquor Control, but it does not yet have a valid 2026 liquor permit until the objection is withdrawn.