Planning Commissioner
Michael Tamarkin
Gahanna
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- 8
- Total speaking time
- 21:45
- Avg per meeting
- 2:43
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- 368
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Voting record (55)
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Approval of Workshop Meeting Minutes 8.12.2026 (2026-0182)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes 8.12.26 (2026-0183)
Variance V-0016-2026 — Gahanna Flex Park, Eastgate Parkway
Development Plan DP-0005-2026 — Gahanna Flex Park, Eastgate Parkway
Variance V-0017-2026 — Sort and Pack, Inc., 650 Taylor Station Road
that the Variance be Approved
that the Variance be Postponed to Date Certain to the Planning Commission, due back on 9/9/2026
that the Minutes be Approved
that the Variance be Approved
that the Development Plan be Postponed to Date Certain to the Planning Commission, due back on 9/9/2026
Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
V-0014-2026 — Breezeway variance, 258 James Road
V-0015-2026 — Zero-frontage lot split variance, 360 Carpenter Road
Property owners have rights, and the large parcel complies with codes and setbacks.
V-0016-2026 — Gahanna Flex Park variances, Eastgate Parkway
DP-0005-2026 — Gahanna Flex Park development plan, Eastgate Parkway
the Variance be Approved
the Variance be Approved
the Variance be Approved
the Conditional Use be Approved
Approval of June 10, 2026 minutes
Variance V-0011-2026 — sunroom at 1105 Arcaro Drive
Variance V-0012-2026 — attached garage at 718 Mistletoe Street
Conditional Use CU-0001-2026 — accessory dwelling unit at 337 Imperial Drive
believed the proposal represented the right decision for Gahanna and its residents
Variance V-0013-2026 — rear-setback relief for the Imperial Drive ADU
Approval of workshop minutes 4.8.2026 (2026-0090)
Approval of meeting minutes 4.8.2026 (2026-0091)
DP-0003-2026 Middle School South Addition Development Plan
Approval of meeting minutes from March 11, 2026
DP-0002-2026: Major development plan for Middle School West gymnasium addition, 350 Stigler Road
V-0008-2026: Sign variance for larger Kroger wall sign, 1365 Stone Ridge Drive
As a former retailer, I think it's very important for a retailer to be able to use their logo, their brand, their marketing.
Approval of February 11, 2026 meeting minutes
V-0005-2026 variance, 360 Carpenter Road lot split
Believed the 100-foot frontage was unobtainable historically and the owner has a right to use the land.
V-0006-2026 variance, Crescent Woods monument sign
Signage and branding are important to business visibility.
V-0007-2026 variances, Academy Park
DP-0001-2026 development plan, Academy Park
Called the park improvements long overdue, citing his family's history at the rundown concession stand.
CC-0001-2026 zoning code changes recommended to Council
Appreciated the staff work on the revisions.
the Waiver be Recommended to City Council
the Zoning be recommended to City Council
the Minutes be Approved
the Variance be Approved
the Variance be Approved
Approval of January 14, 2026 meeting minutes (2026-0026)
V-0003-2026 variance, 134 Short Street detached garage
V-0004-2026 variance, Gahanna Civic Center signage
Z-0001-2026 hotel rezoning at 4530 N. Hamilton Road
Opposed changing the new zoning code; 60-foot height inappropriate