Map of Area Commission Boundaries
Marion-Franklin Recreation Center
2801 Lockbourne Road
Key Details
Meeting Time
6:00pm to 8:00pm
1st Thursday of each month
Neighborhood Pride Center
South Side Neighborhood Pride Center
280 Reeb Avenue
Room 021
In-Person Meeting Location
Marion-Franklin Recreation Center
2801 Lockbourne Road
Neighborhood Liaison
Beth Fairman-Kinney
614-645-5220
bfkinney@columbus.gov
Visit our website!
farsouthcolumbus.com
Commissioners
- Delores Richardson, Chair
- Eileen Neale, Vice-Chair
- Deborah Smith, Treasurer
- Summer Sherman, Recording Secretary
- Rev. Bonnie Draudt
- Robert Patterson
- Michael Walker, Co-Zoning Chair, mwalkersr@yahoo.com, 614-497,9213
- Becky Walcott
- Lori Fisher
- Rev. Dr. Zawad Yaashantawa
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Committees
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall conduct business pursuant to the commission rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.
Committee Members are: Delores Richardson, Eileen Neale, Deborah Smith, Summer Sherman
Zoning and Development Regulation
The Zoning Committee receives, reviews, and makes recommendations on all applications for reasoning, variances, and other zoning adjustments in the area.
Developers must first submit requests to the relevant active Civic Association. If there is not an active Civic Association in the area under question, developers may submit requests directly to the Zoning Committee.
Committee Members are: Michael Walker, Co-Chair, Robert Patterson, Co-Chair
Internal Governance
The Government and Legislation Committee shall conduct business pursuant to the commission rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.
Committee Members are: Rev. Bonnie Draudt, Chair
Community and Public Safety
The Public Safety Committee conducts research, analysis and recommendations on criminal justice issues. The committee is a liaison to the City Public Safety Division (Police and Fire) and the Franklin County Sherriff’s Department. They also review any city, state or federal plans that affect the area.
Election
The Election Committee shall conduct elections pursuant to the commission’s election rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.
The 2020-21 Chairperson of the Election Committee is: Rev. Bonnie Draudt, bonniedraudt@yahoo.com
Economic
The Economic Committee shall conduct business pursuant to the commission rules and shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties as specified in the rules.
Public Outreach
The Public Outreach Committee is responsible for providing residents with updates, sharing available resources, and building a broader audience through the Commission’s website, social media platforms, and other community outreach methods.
Committee Members are: Lori Fisher, Chair
Bonnie Draudt, Becky Walcott
This commission does not have districts.
Far South News and Updates
- Application CV21-094 (click the link to view the full application.) This is a request for a zoning variance at 70 Obetz Rd., This is the vacant field between Speedway and the daycare center. The applicant wants to build 80 apartments for seniors. This application will be presented for a hearing during the next Zoning Committee […]
- Application CV21-092 (click the link to view the full application.) This is a request for a zoning variance at 103 Fornoff Road. Applicant wants to build 175 apartments that are income qualified. This application will be presented for a hearing during the next Zoning Committee meeting in October.
- Application CV21-091 (click the link to view the full application.) This is a request for a zoning variance for the property located at 3439 Parsons Ave., Applicant wants to continue tire sales and automotive repair activities. This application will be presented for a hearing during the next Zoning Committee meeting in September.
- Application BZ21-074 (click the link to view the full application.) Olen Corp. wants to extend the mining/excavation activities from the existing area to Shadeville. This application will be presented for a hearing during the next Zoning Committee meeting in September.
- Zoning Application BZA21-092 This is a request for a zoning variance for the property located at 3290 Groveport Road to use the property for storage of inoperable vehicles.
- The South High Branch is hosting a clinic on August 4th from 9-11:30. Individuals 12&Up can be vaccinated. Those opting for the Pfizer vaccine will be given a return date on August 25th.
