Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This plan amendment was initiated at the request of the Schumacher Place Civic Association and Merion Village Association. A Working Committee consisting of stakeholders was formed and met monthly from November 2006 to August 2007 to provide input and guidance. Additional meetings were held with stakeholders, including property owners and other representatives, to develop land use ideas for Barrett Middle School and Beck Elementary School.
Care was taken to ensure that the amendment's recommendations were consistent with those of the South Side Plan and the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan, both of which were adopted by City Council.
A complete draft plan was developed in summer 2007. An open house was held in October 2007 to allow for broader public input. The plan was recommended for consideration of City Council by the Merion Village Association and the Schumacher Place Civic Association on November 7, 2007. The Columbus Development Commission approved the plan for City Council consideration on November 29, 2007.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the South Side Plan - Merion Village and Schumacher Place Amendment as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the South Side Plan- Merion Village and Schumacher Place Amendment is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the South Side Plan- Merion Village and Schumacher Place Amendment Working Committee guided the development of the South Side Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, committee meetings, open houses, and public presentations were conducted as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the South Side Plan- Merion Village and Schumacher Place Amendment address zoning and land use issues, infrastructure needs, and other community priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Merion Village Association and Schumacher Place Civic Association have endorsed the Plan and recommended adoption by City Council; and
WHEREAS, after public notice a public hearing was held on November 29, 2007 at which the Development Commission approved the South Side Plan- Merion Village and Schumacher Place 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 South Side Plan- Merion Village and Schumacher Place 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 South Side Plan- Merion Village and Schumacher Place Amendment 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 South Side Plan- Merion Village and Schumacher Place Amendment, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
Section 4. That copies of the South Side Plan- Merion Village and Schumacher Place 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.