Explanation
BACKGROUND: This plan was initiated in order to cover an area within the City of Columbus where no Council-adopted area plan was in place. Development policies will be helpful in responding to the continued residential and commercial growth in the area. The planning process included data gathering and analysis, plan preparation, building consensus with area stakeholders. Initial public involvement was challenging due to lack of area commission or major civic group in the area. However, after formation of Far East Area Commission Task Force, the plan was presented to the community. Issues and questions raised by the Task Force were addressed during the review period. On June 21, 2011, the Far East Area Commission Task Force voted 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 Broad-Blacklick Area Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the Broad-Blacklick portion of the City has not previously had a Council adopted plan; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's objective to have area plan guidance in place in all neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Broad-Blacklick Area Plan is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, stakeholder interviews, presentations, and public meetings were conducted as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the Far East Area Commission Task Force has endorsed the 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 Broad-Blacklick Area Plan and recommended its adoption to City Council; now, therefore,
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