Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Northland I Area Plan addresses a roughly 18 square mile area bounded generally by Interstate 270 on the north and east, Cooke Road, Ferris Road, and Morse Road on the south, and the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks and Worthington city limits on the west. The update is intended to replace the existing 2001 Northland Plan - Volume I. The update also replaces the 1992 Northland Development Standards for the planning area. The standards will remain in effect for the Northland II area.
The update included data gathering and analysis, draft material preparation, and final plan review. Community participation throughout was coordinated with the Northland Community Council. Several public meetings were held during the planning process, a project website was used to share information and gather input, and staff conducted a number of stakeholder interviews. The Northland Community Council voted to recommend adoption of the update on December 3, 2013. The Columbus Development Commission considered the plan on December 12, 2013 and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption by City Council.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the Northland I Area Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements.
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WHEREAS, the updated Northland I Area Plan is intended to act as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, staff worked with the Northland Community Council throughout the effort; and
WHEREAS, several public meetings were held during the planning process, a project website was used to share information and gather input, and stakeholder interviews were conducted; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the Northland I Area Plan address zoning and land use issues, urban design, and other community priorities; and
WHEREAS, the updated plan replace...
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