Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Near East Area Plan is an update to the 1995 Near East Area Plan and applies to the Near East Area Commission boundary, which is I-670 on the north, Alum Creek on the east, I-70 on the south, and I-71 on the west. The planning process was initiated at the request of the Near East Area Commission and began in the summer of 2003. The NEAC Planning Committee guided the complete update to the 1995 Area Plan at its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings. Issues, policies, and strategies were generated for land use, housing, transportation, and community facilities. A subcommittee of the NEAC Planning Committee, along with representatives from civic associations and business associations formed recommendations, including design guidelines, specific to each Near East Side business district. This subcommittee was broadened to include representatives of the historic preservation community and other stakeholders in order to form design guidelines for East Broad Street. Design guidelines were also formed by the NEAC Planning Committee for infill housing. An implementation element provides a checklist for the review of development proposals and public improvements and indicates continued support from the Planning Division with plan implementation. Upon formation of a complete draft, presentations were made to all Near East Side civic associations, business associations, and other parties. Public input was taken for nearly two months, during which time every civic association provided written input on the draft. The majority of this input was then incorporated into the draft, which was presented to the full Near East Area Commission at its regularly scheduled June 9th meeting and was unanimously recommended to the Columbus Development Commission. The Development Commission reviewed the plan on August 25th and unanimously voted to recommend adoption.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS RECOMMEND...
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