Explanation
Background:
The Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment, focusing on land use and urban design, updates the City of Columbus 2001 Greater Hilltop Plan. It applies to the Greater Hilltop Area Commission area, which is bounded by Interstate 70, the CSX Railroad, and Interstate 270. The process was initiated at the request of the area commission and incorporates elements of the 2008 Hilltop/West Broad Corridor Market Analysis and the 2005 West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy. A Working Committee of neighborhood stakeholders met on a monthly basis from February 2009 to March 2010 to provide input and guidance. This work was augmented by consultation with property owners and additional community representatives. A draft plan was completed in the first quarter of 2010. An open house was held in April of 2010 to allow for broader public input. On June 1, 2010, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission voted to recommend the draft to the Development Commission. The Development Commission reviewed the plan on June 24, 2010 and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption to City Council.
Fiscal Impact:
No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment was initiated at the request of the Greater Hilltop Area Commission to serve as an update to the original 2001 plan; and
WHEREAS, the amendment will serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment Working Committee guided the development of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, committee meetings, presentations, open houses, and public presentations were conducted as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment address zoning and land use issues, urban design, and other community priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission has endorsed the Plan and recommended adoption by City Council; and
WHEREAS, after public notice a public hearing was held on June 24, 2010 at which the Development Commission approved the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment and recommended its adoption to City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment is hereby adopted to establish guidelines for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Section 2. That all city of Columbus departments and divisions are hereby authorized and directed to use the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment in conjunction with the 2001 Greater Hilltop Plan in initiating or reviewing projects within the planning area or adjacent areas and require that such projects generally conform to the amendment and plan.
Section 3. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment in conjunction with the 2001 Greater Hilltop Plan, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the amendment and plan up-to-date.
Section 4. That copies of the Greater Hilltop Plan Amendment shall be kept on file in the Department of Development, Planning Division.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.