Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Franklinton Plan was prepared in response to recent developments in and around Franklinton, most notably the West Columbus Local Protection Project, better know as the Franklinton Floodwall. The document is intended to replace the existing plan for Franklinton, which was adopted by City Council in 1991.Developed within the framework of the Columbus Comprehensive Plan, provisions of The Franklinton Plan are intended to safeguard and enhance the quality of life for Columbus residents. To this end, the plan provides polices to guide future development and revitalization within the Franklinton Planning Area.Facilitated by the city of Columbus Planning Division, the plan was prepared in conjunction with a committee of community stakeholders. As a result, polices set forth in The Franklinton Plan reflect the goals and aspirations of the community-at-large. The plan was presented to the Franklinton community at two public open houses held during the month of May. Subsequent to public review and comment, the plan was endorsed by the Franklinton Area Commission and the Franklinton Board of Trade on June 10, 2003.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt The Franklinton Plan as the city's official policy document for development, redevelopment, revitalization, and infrastructure improvements within Franklinton.
Body
WHEREAS, the purpose of The Franklinton Plan is to guide future development, redevelopment, revitalization, and infrastructure improvements within the Franklinton Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the Franklinton Planning Area is defined as the area generally bound by the Scioto River on the north, the first set of railroad tracks west of Starling Street on the east, Greenlawn Avenue/city of Columbus corporate limits/Mound Street on the south, and Central Avenue/I-70 on the west; and
WHEREAS, the Plan's recommendations address land use and zoning; housing; parks, recreation, and open space; traffic, streets, and circulation; sanitary sewers and stormwater drainage; urban design; historic preservation; and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Franklinton Planning Committee, made up of stakeholders from throughout the planning area, guided development of the plan's provisions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division assisted the planning committee on preparing the plan and managed the review and adoption process; and
WHEREAS, numerous meetings with the planning committee and two public open houses were held as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the Franklinton Area Commission and the Columbus Development Commission have reviewed the plan and recommended that it be adopted by City Council;
now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That The Franklinton Plan is hereby adopted to serve as the principal policy document for development, redevelopment, revitalization, and infrastructure improvements within the Franklinton Planning Area.
Section 2. That the Development Commission and all departments and divisions of the City administration are hereby authorized and directed to use The Franklinton Plan and adhere to its provisions.
Section 3. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of The Franklinton Plan, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
Section 4. That copies of The Franklinton Plan will be kept on file in the Planning Division, Department of Development.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.