City of Columbus - File #: 1028-2010

• File #: 1028-2010
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/27/2010
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/19/2010
• Final action: 7/21/2010
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute those documents required to transfer unimproved portion of Fairview Avenue and Morse Road right of way to the abutting property owners (Miracle Motor Mart and Charles M. Savko).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/21/2010	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/21/2010	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/19/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/19/2010	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/12/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
6/30/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/29/2010	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Disapproved
6/29/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/29/2010	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/28/2010	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/28/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/28/2010	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/28/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/27/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

1. Background:
In 1924, as a part of a subdivision know as The Suburban Homesite Co's Allotment, recorded at Franklin County in Plat Book 17 Page 8, a 50 foot right-of-way was dedicated to public use and named Fairview Avenue. Fairview Avenue is located approximately 305 feet west of Cleveland Avenue and extending north from Morse Road to Brooklyn Road. Fairview Avenue was never developed and has remains in that state. The Department of Public Service received a request to purchase a portion of this unimproved right-of-way, along with a portion of Morse Road right-of-way by a property owner to the east of the unimproved avenue, known as Miracle Motor Mart. After investigation by the Division of Planning and Operations staff, it has been determined that the transfer of the requested portions of unimproved Fairview Avenue and Morse Road right-of-way to the abutting property owner (Miracle Motor Mart) will not adversely impact the City. It has also been determined that a property owner to the west of this unimproved avenue, known as Charles M. Savko has also requested to purchase a portion of this unimproved right-of-way and a portion of Morse Road.

Transfer of these portions of undeveloped Fairview Avenue and Morse Road to the abutting property owner (Miracle Motor Mart) will allow for the expansion of their existing facilities. The transfer of these portions of undeveloped Fairview Avenue and Morse Road to the abutting property owner (Charles M. Savko) will allow for easier redevelop their property in the further. Per current practice, comments were solicited from interested parties, including City departments, private utilities and applicable area commissions, before it was determined that, subject to the retention of a general utility easement for those utilities currently located within this said right-of-way. The City will not be adversely affected by the transfer of these portions of unimproved Fairview Avenue and Morse Road. The Departm...