Explanation
BACKGROUND: The University District Plan was initiated at the request of the University Area Commission and addresses the territory contained within the commission’s boundaries. The plan is the culmination of a process involving input from hundreds of stakeholders. It included public meetings and workshops, research and analysis, and review of planning policy spanning several decades. A working group provided direction throughout the effort and a project webpage served as an additional means of community outreach.
The plan serves as single source for land use and development policy guidance for the University area, replacing several existing documents. It includes design guidelines for commercial and residential development. The plan focuses denser mixed-use development on High Street south of Lane and Lane Avenue west of High, while designating neighborhoods further from campus as lower intensity. Neighborhood mixed-use areas are included at key nodes and along commercial corridors such as 5th Avenue and High Street north of Lane. Natural resources, historic preservation, and reuse of institutional uses are also addressed. The plan’s guidance on density, parking and related development standards are intended to serve as the basis for updates to the University Planning Overlay.
On November 4, 2014, the University Area review Board endorsed the plan, followed by approval by the University Area Commission on December 17, 2014. The Columbus Development Commission reviewed the plan on January 8, 2015 and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption to City Council.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the University District Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements.
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WHEREAS, the University District Plan is intended to act as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public impro...
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