Explanation
BACKGROUND: On October 4, 2010 Columbus City Council adopted the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment, which addresses streetscape improvements, walkability, and revitalization for the West Broad Street Corridor. Commercial overlays are recommended as a tool for achieving these objectives with specific overlay types called out by area (see descriptions below and attached exhibits for further detail). While varying in detail, the Urban Commercial Overlay (UCO), Community Commercial Overlay (CCO), and Regional Commercial Overlay (RCO) all work in conjunction with existing zoning to improve the character of commercial corridors, facilitate streetscape continuity, and encourage pedestrian-friendly development.
Planning staff worked cooperatively with community leaders and stakeholders to develop the plan amendment and subsequent overlay designations. A public open house regarding the overlays was held on November 4, 2010. Impacted property owners were notified of the proposal by mail and invited to public meetings. Information was also made available on the City's website. The Greater Hilltop Area Commission voted to endorse the overlays at their December 7, 2010 meeting. The Columbus Development Commission endorsed the proposal at their January 27, 2011 meeting. It should be noted that Franklin County is pursuing a complementary overlay for township portions of the corridor.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval
CITY DEPARTMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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To adopt the Urban, Community, and Regional Commercial Overlays as provided for in Chapter 3372 of the Columbus Zoning Code for portions of the West Broad Street corridor area from Hague Avenue west to Phillipi Road/Georgesville Road.
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WHEREAS, Columbus City Council adopted the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment on October 4, 2010 (Ord. 1211-2010); and
WHEREAS, the plan amendment recommends the application of commercial overlays to the West Broad Street corridor, west of Hague Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the creation of zoning overlays with additional and specific standards and requirements will serve to enhance the corridor's character, facilitate streetscape continuity, and encourage pedestrian-friendly development; and
WHEREAS, the provisions contained in the overlays will apply to all properties described below and as identified on the attached maps (Exhibits A and B); and
WHEREAS, the proposed designations included substantial community involvement through an open house meeting, website information and mailings to affected property owners; and
WHEREAS, Franklin County is working to establish a commercial overlay for township portions of the West Broad Street Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission voted to endorse the proposed overlays at their December 7, 2010 meeting; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2011 the Columbus Development Commission recommended City Council adoption of the proposed overlays; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Columbus City Codes, 1959, are hereby supplemented by the enactment of a new Section 3372.693 to read as follows:
West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Urban Commercial Overlay
There is hereby created in the city an urban commercial overlay to be known as the West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Urban commercial Overlay. The provisions of this overlay shall apply to all properties indicated on Exhibit A, "Boundaries of the West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Urban and Community Commercial Overlays," further defined as the following areas and parcels (editors note: this designation expands and replaces a prior designation in this vicinity):
1. All parcels fronting the north side of West Broad Street extending from North Roys Avenue on the west to a point ±245feet east of the centerline of North Wheatland Avenue on the east.
2. All parcels fronting the south side of West Broad Street extending from South Roys Avenue on the west to Highland Avenue on the east.
3. All parcels fronting the south side of West Broad Street extending from Southampton Avenue on the west to South Westmoor Avenue on the east.
Section 2. That the Columbus City Codes, 1959, are hereby supplemented by the enactment of a new Section 3372.779 to read as follows:
3372.779 West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Community Commercial Overlay
There is hereby created in the city a community commercial overlay to be known as the West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Community Commercial Overlay. The provisions of this overlay shall apply to all properties indicated on Exhibit A, "Boundaries of the West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Urban and Community Commercial Overlays," further defined as the following areas and parcels:
1. All parcels fronting the north side of West Broad Street extending from Camp Chase Railroad on the west to North Roys Avenue on the east.
2. All parcels fronting the south side of West Broad Street extending from Camp Chase Railroad on the west extending to Southampton Avenue on the east.
3. All parcels fronting the south side of West Broad Street extending from South Westmoor Avenue on the west to South Roys Avenue on the east.
Section 3. That the Columbus City Codes, 1959, are hereby supplemented by the enactment of a new Section 3372.889 to read as follows:
3372.889 West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Regional Commercial Overlay
There is hereby created in the city a regional commercial overlay to be known as the West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Regional Commercial Overlay. The provisions of this overlay shall apply to all properties indicated on Exhibit B, "Boundaries of the West Broad Street/Greater Hilltop Regional Commercial Overlay," further defined as the following areas and parcels:
1. All parcels fronting West Broad Street extending from Georgesville/Phillipi Road on the west to the Camp Chase Railroad on the east. (editor's note: Georgesville and Phillipi are the same road with a name change at Broad Street).
2. All parcels fronting the west side of North Wilson Road extending along the Wilson Road centerline to a point ±1,292 feet north of the West Broad Street centerline.
3. All parcels fronting the east side of North Wilson Road extending along the Wilson Road centerline to a point ±1,642 feet north of the West Broad Street centerline.
4. All parcels fronting Grace Street west of North Wilson Road.
5. All parcels fronting Alberta Street west of North Wilson Road
6. All parcels fronting Dwight Avenue,
7. All parcels fronting the east side of Georgesville Road feet extending south from West Broad Street to the Camp Chase Railroad.
Section 4. That Section 3372.802 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3372.802 Overlay areas.
The boundaries of the Regional Commercial Overlay areas are part of the Official Zoning Map and shall be described in separate sections beginning with C.C. 3372.850 and ending with C.C. 3372.899. For the purposes and requirements of a Regional Commercial Overlay area, the term "primary street" means: Bethel Road, Broad Street, High Street, Georgesville Road, Morse Road, Olentangy River Road, SR 161(Dublin-Granville Road), and Sawmill Road, and Wilson Road.
Section 5. That prior existing section 3372.693 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby repealed.
Section 6. That prior existing section 3372.802 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby repealed.
Section 7. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.