City of Lancaster Ohio Board of Zoning Appeals

City of Lancaster Ohio Board of Zoning Appeals Notice is hereby given that on July 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, in the 1897 Room on the second floor of City Hall, 104 East Main Street, the City of Lancaster Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on the following requests: BZA Case #797 Chad Schnepf of 7205 Highcrest Point, Washington, Michigan has applied for a Special Exception and three Area Variances for 1301 East Main Street, parcel number 0535012110 and 0535217500. The property is currently zoned CG – Commercial General District. LCO § 1143.12 requires that a Special Exception be granted for Drive Through Uses, LCO § 1133.03 requires a 5' minimum setback from property lines for all parking spaces located to the front setback of CG Districts, LCO § 1143.06 requires a minimum drive aisle width of 18' for 60 Degree angled parking spaces, and LCO § 1143.11 requires a minimum of thirteen off-street parking spaces. BZA Case #807 Tia Warner of 845 West Hubert Avenue has applied for an Area Variance for her property located at 737 Medill Avenue, parcel 0534039600. The property is currently zoned RT – Residential Transitional District. LCO § 1147.02 requires that detached accessory structures be located a minimum of twenty feet from alleys. BZA Case #808 Robert Stockwell has applied for an Area Variance for his property located at 1935 Branch Place, parcel 0533187600. The property is currently zoned R-MD – Residential Medium Density District. LCO § 1129.03 requires a minimum rear setback of twenty feet for principal structures. BZA Case #821 Jon Kochis has applied for an Area Variance for 210 East Main Street, parcel #0535837500. The property is currently zoned CN – Commercial Neighborhood District and is also part of the Lancaster Historic District. LCO § 1145.03(e) prohibits the display of Feathered Flag signs within City limits. BZA Case #809 Chad Jensen of 16459 Angle Road has applied for two Area Variances for 1936 East Main Street, parcel 0535192600. The property is currently zoned CG – Commercial General District. LCO § 1147.02(b) prohibits accessory structures from being located within the front setback of a property, and LCO § 1153.05 prohibits the expansion or extension of a non-conforming structure. BZA Case #810 Jonathan Romanovich of 2833 Oak Forest Drive, Grove City, Ohio has applied for six Area Variances for 0 Carbon Court, parcel 0535239800. The property is currently zoned AM – Advanced Manufacturing District. LCO § 1135.02 requires a minimum front setback of one hundred feet, side setbacks of twenty two feet, rear setbacks of forty five feet, and maximum lot coverage of eighty percent, LCO § 1141.10 requires a minimum buffer yard size of forty five feet and a blended use of large trees, small trees, and shrubs for screening, and LCO § 1143.11 requires a minimum of thirteen off-street parking spaces. BZA Case #811 Patricia Ackers of 140 Christy Lee Drive, Pataskala, Ohio has applied for an Area Variance for 2138 Cedar Hill Road, parcel 0536003700. The property is currently zoned R-MD – Residential Medium Density District. LCO § 1147.02 prohibits detached accessory structures from being placed in the front setback of a property. BZA Case #812 Tyler Fyffe has applied for an Area Variance for 671 East Walnut Street, parcel 0535159700. The property is currently zoned RT – Residential Transitional District. LCO § 1129.05 limits maximum lot coverage to forty-five percent. BZA Case #813 Jeff Baird has applied for three Area Variances for 1138 Ety Road, parcel 0531800450. The property is currently zoned CN – Commercial Neighborhood District. LCO 1133.02 restricts the maximum front setback to sixty feet, LCO § 1143.06 requires a minimum of twenty-four feet for drive aisle widths, and LCO § 1143.11 requires a minimum of twenty-three parking spaces. BZA Case #814 Justin Ashby of Palmetto Lancaster-Memorial Drive, LLC has applied for two Special Exceptions and two Area Variances for 802 North Memorial Drive, parcels 0532100700 and 0532070900. The property is currently zoned CG – Commercial General District. LCO § 1125.03 requires a Special Exception for Outdoor Service Facilities, LCO § 1143.12 requires a Special Exception for Drive-Through Uses, LCO § 1143.11 restricts the maximum number of off-street parking spaces to fourteen, and LCO § 1147.03 prohibits flat roofs for single-story commercial buildings. BZA Case #815 Juan Martinzez of 921 Washington Avenue has applied for a Use Variance for 617 Slocum Street, parcel 0531118400. The property is currently zoned RT – Residential Transitional District. LCO § 1147.01 prohibits detached accessory structures in all Districts. BZA Case #816 Juan Martinzez of 921 Washington Avenue has applied for a Use Variance for 806 Harrison Avenue, parcel 0531109100. The property is currently zoned RT – Residential Transitional District. LCO § 1147.01 prohibits detached accessory structures in all Districts. BZA Case #819 Chris Tumblin of Ewing Woods LLC has applied for an Area Variance for 1405 Legacy Court, parcels 0534248600, 0534248500, 0534248400, 0534248300. The properties are currently zoned RM – Residential Multifamily District. LCO § 1147.03(d)(5) requires that the façade of multifamily structures be composed of a minimum of eighty percent materials that are natural or natural-mimicking in appearance. BZA Case #818 Craig Moncrief of Plank Law Firm has applied for a Similar Use hearing for 0 Eyman Avenue, parcel 0536065600. The property is currently zoned RT – Residential Transitional District. LCO § 1123.05 requires that the Board of Zoning Appeals hear and determine whether to permit a proposed land use that is not contemplated in the Lancaster Zoning Code. BZA Case #817 Craig Moncrief of Plank Law Firm has applied for a Use Variance for 0 Eyman Avenue, parcel 0536065600. The property is currently zoned RT – Residential Transitional District. LCO § 1125.02 prohibits Impound Lot uses in RT Districts. BZA Case #820 Luis Mariachi has applied for a Special Exception for 1707 North River Valley Circle, parcel 0531010335. The property is currently zoned CG – Commercial General District. LCO § 1125.03 requires that a Special Exception be granted for Outdoor Service Facilities. BZA Case #822 Eric and Leisa Benton of Victory Inheritance Properties LLC have applied for an Area Variance for 1210 Sheridan Drive, parcel 0534816000. The property is currently zoned RM – Residential Multifamily District. LCO § 1145.10 prohibits pylon signs from being installed in RM Districts. Respectfully submitted, Andrew Lundell - Zoning Administrator July 3 2026 LWOO0548743