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Near East Area Commission to Review Mount Vernon Plaza Variance
Read the full articleA commercial parking renovation on Columbus's Near East Side requires a zoning variance to place a dumpster enclosure within the 24-foot setback along North 20th Street. The Near East Area Commission is scheduled to review the application on Dec. 3, 2026.
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In a Board of Zoning Adjustment application received on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, the applicant proposes to renovate an existing commercial parking area at 307 N. 20th St.
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Board of Zoning Adjustment Application Address: 111 N Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: 614-645-4522 Email: zoninginfo@columbus.gov Website: www.columbus.gov/bzs Office Use only Application Number: ___________________________ Date Received: _________________ Assigned Planner: _____________________________ Fee: _____________________ Contact Information: _____________________________________________ Comments: ________________________________________________________________ Types of Action Requested (Check all that apply): Variance Special Permit Project Description: Location: Check here if listing additional parcel numbers on separate page Certified Address: _________________________________ City/Zip Code: ____________________ Parcel Number(s): _________________________________________________________________ Neighborhood Group: _________________________ Current Zoning: ___________________ Applicant (if different from owner): Applicant Name: ______________________________________ Phone Number: _____________ Full Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________ Fax Number: ________________ Property Owner(s) Check here if listing additional property owners on a separate page Name: ________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________ Full Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________ Fax Number: ________________ BA 4/26 1 BZA26-136 11/6/26
BZA26-136 · BZA Variance — 307 N 20TH ST COLUMBUS OH
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In a Board of Zoning Adjustment application received on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, the applicant proposes to renovate an existing commercial parking area at 307 N. 20th St.
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BZA26-136 · BZA Variance — 307 N 20TH ST COLUMBUS OH BZA26-136 Proposal: To renovate an existing commercial parking area.
The application requests a variance from C.C. 34.G.20.040.B.4 governing dumpster and bulk refuse pick-up area screening.
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Variance(s) from C.C. 34.G.20.040.B.4, General Site Development Standards, Screening, to allow a dumpster to be located between the principal building and an adjacent side street.
City records schedule the variance application for Near East Area Commission review on Dec. 3, 2026.
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Near East Area Commission 12/03/2026 Staff Review XX/XX/XXXX Board of Zoning Adjustment Order
Public records identify the zoning proposal under case number BZA26-136 to renovate an existing commercial parking area.
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BZA26-136 Proposal: To renovate an existing commercial parking area.
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The property, known as Mount Vernon Plaza, is owned by 1040 Mount Vernon Plaza LLC, with revitalization plans led by developer Chicago TREND alongside architect Moody Nolan.
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(3) Subject Property Owner's Name: 1040 Mount Vernon Plaza LLC
Initial Building Alteration Application Filed for Mount Vernon Plaza Renovation
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The property, known as Mount Vernon Plaza, is owned by 1040 Mount Vernon Plaza LLC, with revitalization plans led by developer Chicago TREND alongside architect Moody Nolan.
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The property is undergoing revitalization led by developer Chicago TREND alongside architect Moody Nolan for the commercial site.
Previously, Pique Media reported on Oct. 28, 2026, that an initial commercial building alteration application was submitted for Phase 1 renovation of Building 1 at Mount Vernon Plaza.
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Initial Building Alteration Application Filed for Mount Vernon Plaza Renovation Chicago TREND and Moody Nolan are revitalizing the Near East Side shopping plaza and seeking zoning approval for site upgrades. An initial commercial building alteration application was submitted to the City of Columbus on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, on the Near East Side. Municipal permit records show the filing proposes commercial alteration for Phase 1 renovation of Building 1 at Mount Vernon Plaza, located at 307 N. 20th St.
According to city permit records, the initial commercial alteration submission awaits detailed construction scope, contractor selection, and official city approval before building permits can be issued.
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According to city permit records, the commercial alteration filing remains a pending temporary application for the property. The initial submission awaits detailed construction scope, contractor selection, and official city approval before building permits can be issued.
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Civil staking plans for Building 1 prepared for the Phase 1 renovation detail pavement rehabilitation that includes heavy-duty asphalt and concrete sidewalk replacement.
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MT VERNON PLAZA BUILDING 1 (B1) RENOVATION PHASE 1 327 N 20TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH, 43203 NOTE: BUILDING 2 RENOVATIONS ND ASSOCIATED WORK ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT PACKAGE AND WILL BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY. C1.1 STAKING PLAN
Civil staking plans for Building 1 prepared for the Phase 1 renovation detail pavement rehabilitation that includes heavy-duty asphalt and concrete sidewalk replacement.
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HEAVY DUTY ASPHALT PER DETAIL A/C1.2 CONCRETE SIDEWALK PER DETAIL D/C1.2 REFER TO ORIGINAL SURVEY SHEET HEAVY DUTY CONCRETE SLAB PER DETAIL C/C1.2 MILL AND FILL ASPHALT PAVEMNT PER DETAIL B/C1.2 PAINTED WHEELCHAIR SYMBOL HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN PER I/C1.2HC LIGHT DUTY ASPHALT PER DETAIL H/C1.2
The drawings instruct contractors to provide striping and symbols for parking spaces, including painted wheelchair symbols and handicapped parking signs.
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3. PROVIDE STRIPING AND SYMBOLS AS SHOWN PER ODOT ITEM 641 AND 642. PROVIDE STRIPING PAINT WITH GLASS BEADS.
The drawings instruct contractors to provide striping and symbols for parking spaces, including painted wheelchair symbols and handicapped parking signs.
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PAINTED WHEELCHAIR SYMBOL HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN PER I/C1.2HC
A plan note specifies that renovations to Building 2 are excluded from this permit package and will be permitted separately.
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NOTE: BUILDING 2 RENOVATIONS ND ASSOCIATED WORK ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT PACKAGE AND WILL BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY.
The variance seeks permission to place the proposed dumpster enclosure within the building setback and between the building and the adjacent street, where drawings indicate a 24-foot street setback.
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24'-0" STREET SETBACK
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The application requests a variance from C.C. 34.G.20.040.B.4 governing dumpster and bulk refuse pick-up area screening.
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34.G.20.040.B.4, Dumpster and Bulk Refuse Pick-Up Area Screening:
The variance seeks permission to place the proposed dumpster enclosure within the building setback and between the building and the adjacent street, where drawings indicate a 24-foot street setback.
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To allow the proposed dumpster enclosure to be located within the building setback. To allow the proposed dumpster enclosure to be located between the building and adjacent front or side street.
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