GVC roundup: staff approvals ratified, several COAs continued and Purdy Alley plan approved as amended
November 28, 2025 | Columbus City Council, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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The German Village Architectural Review Commission handled routine business and a mix of contested and uncontested Certificate of Appropriateness requests at its Dec. 3 meeting.
The commission ratified staff approvals and approved the minutes from Nov. 5. Commissioners then recommended approval for a requested variance for Mohawk Street (COA 2501299657) that would amend a 2001 council variance to expand permitted office/retail uses and retain previously‑approved parking reductions.
Two separate Mohawk Street cases (porch/fence and shutters/window boxes) were discussed: the Reinhardt Avenue porch/roof and the Mohawk shutters/window boxes applications were both continued to allow applicants to provide additional details and documentation of historic evidence.
Purdy Alley (COA 2501070880): The commission approved several site and exterior changes as amended. The approved elements included a wrought‑iron fence in the rear, replacement of gravel driveway and a new brick patio, window boxes and the replacement of six nonoriginal windows with black Marvin double‑hung windows; applicants agreed to remove gutter replacement from consideration and the commission added a gooseneck fixture over the rear door to the approval.
640 Mohawk (COA 2501269): Commissioners provided conceptual feedback on a small rear 1.5‑story addition, asked for a wall section, and requested clearer photos and a listing of matching slate roofing products; no variances were anticipated and the item will return with those materials.
Votes at a glance: staff approvals ratified; minutes approved (Nov. 5); Mohawk variance recommended (COA 2501299657); Reinhardt (COA 2501241267) continued; Mohawk shutters (COA 2500980846) continued; East Livingston (COA 2501271247) continued; Purdy Alley (COA 2501070880) approved as amended; meeting adjourned.
The commission scheduled follow‑up submissions for continuation items; applicants were instructed to work with staff and provide the requested materials before return to the commission.
The commission ratified staff approvals and approved the minutes from Nov. 5. Commissioners then recommended approval for a requested variance for Mohawk Street (COA 2501299657) that would amend a 2001 council variance to expand permitted office/retail uses and retain previously‑approved parking reductions.
Two separate Mohawk Street cases (porch/fence and shutters/window boxes) were discussed: the Reinhardt Avenue porch/roof and the Mohawk shutters/window boxes applications were both continued to allow applicants to provide additional details and documentation of historic evidence.
Purdy Alley (COA 2501070880): The commission approved several site and exterior changes as amended. The approved elements included a wrought‑iron fence in the rear, replacement of gravel driveway and a new brick patio, window boxes and the replacement of six nonoriginal windows with black Marvin double‑hung windows; applicants agreed to remove gutter replacement from consideration and the commission added a gooseneck fixture over the rear door to the approval.
640 Mohawk (COA 2501269): Commissioners provided conceptual feedback on a small rear 1.5‑story addition, asked for a wall section, and requested clearer photos and a listing of matching slate roofing products; no variances were anticipated and the item will return with those materials.
Votes at a glance: staff approvals ratified; minutes approved (Nov. 5); Mohawk variance recommended (COA 2501299657); Reinhardt (COA 2501241267) continued; Mohawk shutters (COA 2500980846) continued; East Livingston (COA 2501271247) continued; Purdy Alley (COA 2501070880) approved as amended; meeting adjourned.
The commission scheduled follow‑up submissions for continuation items; applicants were instructed to work with staff and provide the requested materials before return to the commission.
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