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The University Area Commission has been representing the concerns of residents, service organizations, and business owners since 1972.
University Area Commission
The boundaries of the University District start at the Glen Echo Ravine and the Olentangy River, proceeding east along Glen Echo Ravine to the Penn Central Railroad, south on the Penn Central Railroad tracks to Fifth Avenue, west on Fifth Avenue to the Olentangy River, and north along Olentangy River to the Glen Echo ravine.
Meeting Place
Northwood & High Building (2231 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201)
Northwood & High Building (2231 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201)
Meeting Time
6:30p.m. (Third Wednesday of the Month)
Neighborhood Liaison
Stacey Buttel
614-724-1900
Commissioners
Doreen Uhas-Sauer
President
Community Relations, Governance, Planning & Development, Zoning
University District Organization
Jeremy Gabis
First Vice President
Community Relations, Governance (Chair), Planning & Development
The Ohio State University
Josh Hickman
Corresponding Secretary
Community Relations, Planning & Development
District 1
Kaleb Duarte
Recording Secretary
Community Relations, Planning & Development
District 2
Manny Heilman
Commissioner
Community Relations, Planning & Development
District 1
Bryant Hovest
Commissioner
Community Relations, Planning & Development, Zoning
District 1
LaWon Sellers
Commissioner
Community Relations, Planning & Development
District 3
Demetreus Moorer-Saunders
Commissioner
Community Relations (Chair), Planning & Development
District 3
Committees
Zoning Committee
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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,
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Shall review, monitor, and vote on all requests for demolitions. Thedecision of this committee on all such requests is final and must bereported to the Commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
The Governance Committee shall:
A. Implement these by laws and elections rules as required;
B. Research the effectiveness and applicability of these by laws and make
recommendations to the Commission for amendments to the by laws;
C. Conduct the orientation of new commissioners;
D. Coordinate the internal activities of the Commission.
The Planning & Development Committee shall:
A. Conduct research, analysis, and make proposal recommendations on planning and development issues and any city plans that affect the area;
B. Encourage, support, conduct research, and make recommendations on historic preservation issues within the area;
C. Research, monitor, and make recommendations on any federal, state, or local funds and grant moneys that are available to implement plans in the area; and,
D. Conduct research, analysis and make recommendations on quality of life issues relative to City Code and regulations.
The Community Relations Committee
A. Promote the activities and existence of the Commission to the community and other groups throughout the city;
B. Assist the board of elections with promotion of elections upon request;
C. Distribute a monthly Commission activity fact sheet on Commission activity;
D. Oversee maintenance and development of the Commission website.
E. Develop and maintain a list of persons, departments or groups for the Commission to contact related to Commission business. This information will be posted to the Commission website.
Calendar
To request a reasonable accommodation (RA) due to a disability, please call Angie Wise, ADA Coordinator, at 614-645-8029, or send an email to AMWise@Columbus.gov at least 10 days prior to the event.
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