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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-1995 Com Dev ComCommunity Development Committee of Dublin City Council Minutes of Meeting September 27, 1995 Attending: Judi Stillwell, Chairperson Denise King Peter Zawaly Balbir Kindra Mary Bearden Mrs. King, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. Mrs. Stillwell moved to approve the minutes of the April 27 and May 11, 1995 meetings. Mr. Zawaly seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Status of I-73 Corridor Mrs. King distributed copies of a map showing where the proposed I-73 would be in proximity to Dublin. She further stated that the City of Delaware supports taking the turnpike to the west of Delaware near the airport and down Route 42 to 33/161/ to 270 west around Columbus. Mr. Kindra noted there have been some changes since this version of the map was printed. The blue alignments have been rejected, but all of the green lines are still under consideration. He noted that he will attend a meeting in Delaware tonight on this topic. Mr. Kindra explained that federal legislation has mandated construction of the new intrastate I-73, and within each of the states, the coordinating bodies have given the responsibility to the Department of Transportation. In Ohio, the Turnpike Commission has responsibility for the project. Mrs. King noted that any proposed alternative which would alleviate the traffic pressure at 270 from Route 23 would benefit Dublin businesses and residents. She believes that an eastern route for the corridor would alleviate traffic problems for Dublin. Mr. Kindra noted that MORPC and the City of Columbus have gone on record as favoring the eastern route and incorporated the 270 eastern loop. Mrs. King commented that new transportation projects sometimes attract traffic, resulting in leap frog development which would ultimately lower the quality of life and increase taxpayer cost. These are concerns voiced by residents and businesses in the R & E study. From this standpoint, she would have reservations about any proposed western route. Mrs. Stillwell agreed that she would be in favor of diverting the traffic away from Dublin. There is increasing capacity concern with I-270 now, even with the lanes to be added. Mr. Zawaly commented that he does not see the turnpike as a need for economic development for Community Development Committee September 27, 1995 Page 2 Dublin. Mr. Kindra emphasized that the money earmarked for the turnpike cannot be used for existing projects, such as improving 270. He will continue to keep Council informed of developments about the corridor. The Committee members agreed that at a future date, Dublin may want to take a position, but at this time, it is advisable to wait. Mr. Zawaly added that Dublin may want to take a position at a point where the route would affect something of importance to Dublin. Ms. Bearden stated that she met with Mr. Habig of MORPC on this matter recently. She noted that there is a strong preference to use as many existing roads as possible, meaning that money will be spent on upgrading existing systems. Mr. Habig indicated that they don't anticipate there being new traffic, but simply the same volume of existing traffic. Hopefully, some of the traffic will be diverted away from the 161 to High Street portion of I-270 (Dublin to Worthington) and onto an outerbelt to the west which would be a positive for Dublin. Ms. Bearden agreed with staying involved in the process and not taking a position at this time. Mrs. King noted that even though this route is being considered as a limited access highway at this time, she can envision future pressure from companies who want to relocate along the turnpike, put in more exits, and create another I-270 situation with the same level of intensity which would result in greater traffic problems for Dublin in the long run. In the short term, it could reduce traffic congestion. Township Zoning Classifications for the Area South of Post, North of 33, East of Averv, West of 270 Mrs. King stated this issue was added to the agenda, hoping the information would be ready by the time the Committee met. The clerk reported the Bobbie Clarke was out of town, and the information was not available at this time. Mrs. King asked that the clerk check with the Development Department about when the information would be available. Other Business Mrs. Stillwell commented that the city-wide fence standard had been referred to this Committee. Mrs. King stated that the first step would be to review the existing ordinance on fences and to then look at what other communities have in place for fencing restrictions. She will talk to some of the neighborhood associations about a city-wide fence standard. Community Development Committee September 27, 1995 Page 3 Following brief discussion, Mrs. King asked that a memo be sent to the Planning Commission informing them that the city-wide fence issue has been assigned to the Community Development Committee and that it will be discussed at a meeting in October. She asked that the memo mention that the matter arose from the Brighton Park fence issue. The memo should request the Commission's thoughts and recommendations on this issue by phone or by memo to the Community Development Committee. If they prefer, the Commission members can share their thoughts with Mr. Zawaly at a meeting and he can pass the information on to the Committee. Mr. Zawaly briefly updated the Committee on the status of the Appearance Code. The Planning Commission may be recommending that another review body be established to enforce a proposed appearance code. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 a.m. Clerk of Council