Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the adoption of the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public infrastructure improvements in the 315 Gateway District.
The 315 Gateway District is one of the Focus Area Districts originally described in the West Franklinton Plan, adopted by Columbus City Council on December 8, 2014, and is the area generally bounded by the railroad tracks to the north, State Route 315 to the east, West Town Street to the south, and a combination of Hartford Avenue and Jones Avenue to the west.
Reflecting input from various public and private stakeholders, the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein, constitute a comprehensive set of standards addressing improvements within the public right-of-way, including sidewalks, curbs, crosswalks, street lighting, traffic signals, street furniture, landscaping, green infrastructure, public art, medians, and outdoor dining.
On July 14, 2020, the Franklinton Area Commission unanimously approved recommending City Council formally adopt the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards and supported the implementation of companion Design Guidelines, developed concurrently, through public-private partnerships.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
An expenditure is not required to adopt the standards.
Title
To authorize the adoption of the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards to establish a comprehensive set of standards concerning improvements within the public right-of-way in the district. ($0.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service engaged various public and private stakeholders to conceive the West Franklinton - 315 Gateway District Streetscape Standards, which establishes a comprehensive set of standards concerning improvements within the public right-of-way in the 315 Gateway District;...
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