City of Columbus - File #: 0851-2011

• File #: 0851-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/26/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 6/13/2011
• Final action: 6/15/2011
• Title: To vacate the portion of the Goethe Avenue right-of-way between Barthman and Innis Avenues, the unnamed alley north of Barthman Avenue between Washington and Goethe Avenues and the unnamed alley north of Reeb Avenue between Washington and Goethe Avenues; to the extent they may apply, to waive the Land Review Commission requirements of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/15/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/15/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/13/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/13/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/7/2011	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/7/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/31/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/31/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/31/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
5/31/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/27/2011	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/27/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/26/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. Background:
As a part of the Department of Development's plan to redevelop the former Schottenstein site, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service desires to vacate the portion of the Goethe Avenue right-of-way between Barthman and Innis Avenues, the unnamed alley north of Barthman Avenue between Washington and Goethe Avenues and the unnamed alley north of Reeb Avenue between Washington and Goethe Avenues. Vacation of these rights-of-way will allow for the development of property currently owned by the City of Columbus, adjacent to the former Schottenstein site, bounded by Washington Avenue on the west, Parsons Avenue on the east, Barthman Avenue on the south and Innis Avenue on the north.

After investigation by Division of Planning and Operations staff it was determined that the vacation of these rights-of-way will enhance the redevelopment potential of the site. It was also determined that the City will not be adversely affected by the vacation of these rights-of-way.

2. EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION:
Emergency action is requested to allow this vacation to occur as soon as possible, thereby allowing the Department of Development to proceed with the proposed development of the site without delay.

Title
To vacate the portion of the Goethe Avenue right-of-way between Barthman and Innis Avenues, the unnamed alley north of Barthman Avenue between Washington and Goethe Avenues and the unnamed alley north of Reeb Avenue between Washington and Goethe Avenues; to the extent they may apply, to waive the Land Review Commission requirements of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.

Body
WHEREAS, as a part of the Department of Development's plan to redevelop the former Schottenstein site, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service desires to vacate the portion of the Goethe Avenue right-of-way between Barthman and Innis Avenues, the unnamed alley north of Barthman Avenue between Washington and Goethe Avenues and...