Explanation
1. Background
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from the property owner, Scioto Peninsula Holding, LTD, asking that the City allow multiple foundations to encroach into the public right-of-way for their project located along the north and south side of State Street near the intersection with Starling Street. This project is a new parking garage consisting of two buildings and the proposed encroachments will consist of foundation along the north and south side of State Street that will protrude into the public right-of-way as described below and shown on the attached exhibits. This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant the encroachments to legally allow these items to extend into the public right-of-way. Installation of these building elements will enhance the building and fit into the architectural desire. A value of $500.00 for the encroachment easements was established.
2. Fiscal Impact
The City will receive a total of $500.00 to be deposited in Fund 7748, Project P537650, for granting the requested encroachments.
3. EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION
Emergency action is requested to allow development of this property to proceed as currently scheduled.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant encroachment easements to Scioto Peninsula Holding for parking garages on State Street near Starling Street; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from the property owner, Scioto Peninsula Holding, LTD, asking that the City allow multiple foundations to encroach into the public right-of-way for their project located along the north and south side of State Street near the intersection with Starling Street; and
WHEREAS, this project is a new parking garage consisting of two...
Click here for full text