Explanation
1. Background
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from Kirsten Richards, asking that the City transfer them a 1,600 square foot (0.036 acre) portion of the right-of-way near 1567 Richmond Ave. The right-of-way area is south of Richmond Avenue and west of Parkwood Avenue. Right-of-way area runs north/south directionally for approximately 80+/- feet in length, and is 20+/- feet in width. The right-of-way is currently unimproved.
Transfer of this right-of-way will allow the owner to create additional green space, with eventual consideration for driveway and garage addition. The Department of Public Service has agreed to sell the right-of-way via a quitclaim deed as described and shown within attached legal description and exhibit, and extinguishes its need for this public right-of-way.
Per current practice, comments were solicited from interested parties, including City agencies, private utilities, and the applicable area commission, before it was determined that, subject to the retention of a general utility easement for those utilities currently located within this right-of-way, the City will not be adversely affected by the transfer of this right-of-way.
The Department of Public Service submitted a request to the City Attorney’s Office, asking that they establish a value for this right-of-way, and a value of $12,800.00 was established.
This request went before the Land Review Commission on February 19, 2026. After review of the request, the Land Review Commission voted to recommend the above referenced right-of-way be transferred to Kirsten Richards at the reduced cost of $2,462.40 to her.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive a total of $2,462.40, and the funds are to be deposited in Fund 7748, Project P537650, as consideration for the transfer of the requested right-of-way.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the transfer of ...
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