Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the adoption of the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public infrastructure improvements in the 315 Gateway District.
The 315 Gateway District is one of the Focus Area Districts originally described in the West Franklinton Plan, adopted by Columbus City Council on December 8, 2014, and is the area generally bounded by the railroad tracks to the north, State Route 315 to the east, West Town Street to the south, and a combination of Hartford Avenue and Jones Avenue to the west.
Reflecting input from various public and private stakeholders, the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, constitute a comprehensive set of standards addressing improvements within the public right-of-way, including sidewalks, curbs, crosswalks, street lighting, traffic signals, street furniture, landscaping, green infrastructure, public art, medians, and outdoor dining.
On July 14, 2020, the Franklinton Area Commission unanimously approved recommending City Council formally adopt the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards and supported the implementation of companion Design Guidelines, developed concurrently, through public-private partnerships.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
An expenditure is not required to adopt the standards.
Title
To authorize the adoption of the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards to establish a comprehensive set of standards concerning improvements within the public right-of-way in the district. ($0.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service engaged various public and private stakeholders to conceive the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards, which establishes a comprehensive set of standards concerning improvements within the public right-of-way in the 315 Gateway District; and
WHEREAS, the Franklinton Area Commission previously recommended City Council formally adopt the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the adoption of the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public infrastructure improvements in the 315 Gateway District; and
WHEREAS, once adopted, projects in the district need to conform to the standards; and
WHEREAS, changes to the standards will need City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the standards will need to be available for review by interested parties; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards attached hereto be, and hereby are, adopted to inform the development, redevelopment, and planning of future public infrastructure improvements within the 315 Gateway District.
SECTION 2. That all City departments and divisions are hereby authorized and directed to consult the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards in initiating or reviewing projects within the 315 Gateway District or adjacent areas and to require that such projects generally conform to said standards.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Public Service is directed to monitor the use of the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards document, and to present to City Council any amendments thereto as necessary to keep that document up-to-date.
SECTION 4. That a copy of the 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards document shall be kept on file in the Department of Public Service and on the City of Columbus’ website.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or thirty days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.