Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan is the first city plan for the area generally bounded by Third Avenue on the south, Glenn/Wyandotte/Northstar Roads on the west, Kinnear Road on the north, and Kenny/Olentangy River Road on the east. The plan was initiated at the request of the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission. A Working Committee consisting of various stakeholders in the neighborhood was appointed by the Area Commission and guided the planning process. Stakeholder interviews, public workshops, and an open house allowed the general public to provide input. A complete draft plan was formed in the fall of 2008. On December 9, 2008, the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission unanimously voted to recommend the draft to the City Development Commission. The Development Commission reviewed the plan on January 22, 2009 and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption to City Council.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Title
To adopt the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan Working Committee guided the development of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan; 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 Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan address zoning and land use issues, infrastructure needs, and other community priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth by Northwest Area Commission has endorsed the Plan and recommended adoption by City Council; and
WHEREAS, after public notice a public hearing was held on January 22, 2009 at which the Development Commission approved the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood 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 Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan 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 Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan in initiating or reviewing projects within the planning area or adjacent areas and require that such projects generally conform to the plan.
Section 3. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
Section 4. That copies of the Fifth by Northwest Neighborhood Plan 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.