Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Near Southside Area Plan updates and replaces an earlier plan adopted in 1997. The planning area is bounded generally by Interstate 70 on the north, Alum Creek on the east, Frebis Avenue on the south, and Parsons Avenue on the west - incorporating the boundaries of the Livingston Avenue Area Commission boundary and the northern portion of the Columbus Southside Area Commission territory. The updated plan was initiated at the request of the Livingston Avenue and Columbus Southside area commissions. A Working Committee consisting of various stakeholders in the neighborhood met on a monthly basis from March 2010 to February 2011to provide input and guidance. Additional meetings and open houses were held with other stakeholders throughout the process as needed. On May 24, 2011, the Columbus Southside Area Commission unanimously voted to recommend the draft plan to the City Development Commission. Subsequently, on June 28, 2011the Livingston Avenue Area Commission voted unanimously to recommend the draft to the City Development Commission. The Development Commission reviewed the plan on August 11, 2011 and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption to City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the Near Southside Area Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the Near Southside Area Plan is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Near Southside Area Plan Working Committee guided the development of the Near Southside Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, committee meetings, presentations, open houses, and public presentations were conducted as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the Livingston Avenue and Columbus Southside area commissions have endorsed the Area Plan and recommended adoption by City Council; and
WHEREAS, after public notice a public hearing was held on August 11, 2011 at which the Development Commission approved the Near Southside Area Plan and recommended its adoption to City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Near Southside Area Plan is hereby adopted to establish guidelines for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Section 2. That the 2011 Near Southside Area Plan supersedes and replaces the 1997 Near Southside Area Plan.
Section 3. That all city of Columbus departments and divisions are hereby authorized and directed to use the Near Southside Area Plan in initiating or reviewing projects within the planning area or adjacent areas and require that such projects generally conform to the plan.
Section 4. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of the Near Southside Area Plan, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
Section 5. That copies of the Near Southside Area Plan shall be kept on file in the Department of Development, Planning Division.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.