Explanation
Background: As required by Parkland Dedication Ordinance Number 1985-98 and in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance No. 1394-2004 rezoning certain real property under case number Z-04-014, M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, is to provide 10+ acres of parkland to the City in the Upper Albany West development area. Additionally, in order to comply with TND requirements, the aforementioned 10+ acres has been split into several parcels, that will be dedicated to and accepted by the City of Columbus, Ohio for parkland purposes. M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC has requested that (of the required 10+ acres) the City deed 2.528 acres back to M/I who will construct thereon a community center which will include recreational park facilities and open space for the residents of the Upper Albany West development area. As partial consideration to the City for the foregoing request, M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC has deeded an additional 10+ acres to the City for parkland purposes, said 10+ acres being located in the general vicinity but separate and distinct from the foregoing zoning requirements. The Recreation and Parks Department has determined that granting the requested real property will benefit the City by providing the general public and community with open space and recreational facilities in a timely manner, and should be allowed. The following legislation authorizes the Executive Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute those documents necessary to grant the subject real property.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow the City to provide the general public and aforementioned community with certain open space and recreational facilities in a timely manner, as explained within the background of this legislation.
Title
To authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to execute a deed to M/I Homes of Central Oh...
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