Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Olentangy River Road Urban Design Plan was developed to guide future public and private investments. The Plan offers guidance on streetscape improvements, redevelopment opportunities and river corridor enhancement. The Plan will be used as a principal reference document by city divisions and departments, developers, community representatives, the Development Commission, and City Council when making decisions concerning the planning area.The boundaries of the Plan are Riverside Methodist Hospital/Thomas Lane on the north, the Olentangy River on the east, Lane Avenue on the south, and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad on the west.The Planning Division worked with a Steering Committee consisting of area stakeholders to identify the specific issues impacting the planning area. A public open house was held on September 24, 2003. Additionally, the Development Commission endorsed the Plan on October 23, 2003.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the Olentangy River Road Urban Design Plan as a guide for future improvements, investments and actions within the area bounded by Riverside Methodist Hospital/Thomas Lane on the north, the Olentangy River on the east, Lane Avenue on the south, and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad on the west.
Body
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Olentangy River Road Urban Design Plan is to guide future improvements, investments and actions within the area bounded by Riverside Methodist Hospital/Thomas Lane on the north, the Olentangy River on the east, Lane Avenue on the south, and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad on the west; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division worked cooperatively with a Steering Committee consisting of area stakeholders to identify the specific issues impacting the planning area; and
WHEREAS, numerous meetings with the Steering Committee and a public open house were held as part of the public planning process; and
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