Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Northwest Plan updates and replaces the City of Columbus 1991 Northwest Plan. It applies to the same boundaries, which are generally the Franklin and Delaware County border on the north, the Olentangy River on the east, Henderson Road on the south, and the Scioto River and Sawmill Road on the west. An update to the 1991 Northwest Plan was initiated at the request of the Northwest Civic Association (NWCA) and the Far Northwest Coalition (FNWC). A Working Committee consisting of various stakeholders in the neighborhood was formed and met on a monthly basis from early 2005 through spring 2006 to provide input and guidance. A draft plan was completed in the spring of 2006. Following a public open house and comment period it became clear that additional work was needed to resolve community and city issues and concerns. A series of focused work sessions were held in spring 2007 with community representatives appointed by the NWCA and FNWCA. The sessions were open to the public and focused on the comments received to the draft plan Upon conclusion of the work sessions, a public open house was held on July 24, 2007. On August 29, 2007, the Far Northwest Coalition voted to unanimously recommend adoption of the Northwest Plan. Likewise, on September 5, 2007, the Northwest Civic Association affirmatively voted to recommend the adoption of the Northwest Plan. The Development Commission reviewed the plan on September 27, 2007 and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption to City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the Northwest Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the revised 2007 Northwest Plan is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, To maintain development continuity, the provisions of the Bethe...
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