5th x Northwest

Map of Area Commission Boundaries

This area commission typically meets at Cityview Church (formerly St. Luke’s United Methodist), 1150 W. 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212

Key Details

Meeting Time
Full Commission: 7:00 pm
First Tuesday of each month

Zoning Committee: 11:00 am Second Monday of each month (as necessary)

Meeting Place
Cityview Church
1150 West 5th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212

Commission Chair
Bill Colgan
614-584-1455
colganwm@gmail.com

Zoning Committee Chair
Justin Shaw
614-723-9187
fifthxnw@gmail.com

Neighborhood Liaison
Katherine “Swid” Swidarski
kaswidarski@columbus.gov
614-645-7510

Neighborhood Pride Center
248 East 11th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201

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Meeting Minutes, 2007 to Present

Commissioners

Bill Colgan, Chair
Justin Shaw, Vice Chair and Zoning Chair
Joachim Bean, Treasurer
Brad Conway, Secretary
Maureen David
Alexandro Volakis
Joe Graves

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Committees

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee shall regularly receive, review with each applicant, and make recommendations to the Commission on all applications for rezoning, variances, graphics and other zoning adjustment appeals, and special permits located wholly or partially in the area; and, review, monitor, and approve all requests for demolitions.

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee shall promote the activities and existence of the Commission to the community and other groups throughout the city. They are additionally responsible for overseeing maintenance and development of the Commission website; and, respond to the general electronic communication with the Commission.