Resolution 16-22
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: April 5, 2022
Initiated By: Alison LeRoy, Community Events Director
Re: Resolution No. 16-22 – A Resolution to Approve the Application Filed by the City
Manager Thereby Expanding the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in
Downtown Dublin and Enacting Regulations
Background
Attached for Council consideration is Resolution 16-22, which will expand the Designated Outdoor
Refreshment Area (DORA) in Downtown Dublin, establishing a single DORA in Downtown Dublin.
At the February 28, 2022 City Council meeting, the Council directed the City Manager to submit the
necessary application to City Council for the expansion of the Downtown Dublin DORA. There are
currently two DORAs in Dublin, a Historic Dublin DORA and a Downtown Dublin DORA. In addition
to this resolution expanding the Downtown Dublin DORA, the Council will also be considering a
resolution dissolving the Historic Dublin DORA at its April 11, 2022 meeting.
The new Downtown Dublin DORA will encompass the areas in Bridge Park and Historic Dublin that
were previously two separate DORAs, will connect the two existing DORAs via the Dublin Link
Pedestrian Bridge and East Plaza of Riverside Crossing Park, and will allow the City to consider
future expansion of the DORA as the Bridge Park development grows without the need to submit
future applications to the State of Ohio.
Upon the approval of this resolution, City staff will send the approved resolution and necessary
application to the State of Ohio. The State will then process the application and provide permits
for the new Downtown Dublin DORA area. This process takes approximately three weeks.
A map of the proposed expansion for the Downtown Dublin DORA, the signed application for the
expansion of the DORA in Downtown Dublin, and the staff report from the February 28, 2022 City
Council meeting on this subject are attached for reference.
If the Council approves the expansion of the Downtown Dublin DORA, City staff will produce
various communications pieces and social media announcements to promote the expanded area.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 16-22, expanding the Downtown Dublin DORA.
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Loop • Dublin, OH 43017-1090
Phone: 614.410.4400 • Fax: 614.410.4490 Memo
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To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: February 22, 2022
Initiated By: Alison LeRoy, Director of Community Events
Matt Earman, Director of Parks and Recreation
Re: Recommendation from Public Services Committee – DORA Boundary Expansion
Background
In order to increase the flexibility of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
boundaries, staff is proposing expansion of the boundaries by way of an application to the State of
Ohio. This expansion will allow Council to activate or deactivate any area within the approved
boundary with a single motion in the future without having to submit a new application to the
State. If approved, when a new restaurant opens outside of the current active area, or there are
requests to extend the active area for a specific event, Council can approve or disapprove the
expansion at any time.
At its January 24, 2022 meeting, Council referred the issue of potentially expanding boundaries of
the City’s DORAs to the Public Services Committee (PSC). The staff memo to City Council for its
January 24, 2022 meeting is attached for reference.
Summary
The PSC considered the issue of expanding the DORA boundaries at its February 16, 2022 meeting
(the staff memo and presentation from the February 16 PSC meeting, as well as a committee
report are attached for reference). The PSC focused on the following primary issues:
• Should Staff prepare a new application to the State of Ohio and approve the proposed
boundaries? (Map 1 attached to February 16 PSC memo)
• Review and discuss the new active areas recommended by staff. (Map 2 & 3 attached to
February 16 PSC memo)
• Review and discuss the activation of the Dublin Link Bridge and Riverside Crossing Park
East Plaza for implementation after the new DORA boundaries are approved by the State.
The PSC also reviewed the following next steps if the Council supports expanding the DORA
boundaries:
• March 4, 2022 – City Manager presents formal application for expansion of DORA
boundaries to full Council.
o Advertised notices will run in local papers as required by the State.
• April 11, 2022 – City Council consideration of resolution approving application to expand
DORA boundaries and directing staff to submit resolution to the State.
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.410.4400 Memo
Memo re. Recommendation from Public Services Committee – DORA Boundary Expansion
February 22, 2022
Page 2 of 2
• TBD – Implementation of new DORA boundaries. State typically approves applications two
(2) to four (4) weeks after approval of Council resolution.
Recommendation
The Public Services Committee supports the following:
• Expanding the DORA boundaries to include the following areas:
o Riverside Crossing Park/Dublin Link Bridge
o Riverside Dr. between SR-161 Roundabout and John Shields Pkwy
o All parcels in Bridge Park south of John Shields Pkwy and West of Dale Dr.
o SR-161 Bridge and Roundabout
o Rock Cress Pkwy and North Franklin St. Extension
o North Blacksmith Ln. and North Riverview St.
o North High St. from Rock Cress Pkwy to North Riverview St.
• Including and activating the following areas as part of the DORA:
o Historic Dublin:
Mill Ln. between Eberly Hill and Spring Hill
Eberly Hill between Mill Ln. and South High St.
o Bridge Park
Larimer St., Tuller Ridge Dr., and Banker St. between Longshore St. and
Mooney St.
Tuller Ridge Dr. between Riverside Dr. and Longshore St.
Bridge Park Ave. between Mooney St. and Dale Dr.
• Including and activating the Dublin Link Bridge and Riverside Crossing Park East Plaza as part
of the DORA.
DORA Boundary Changes
Public Service Committee Meeting
February 16, 2022
Matt Earman, Director of Parks and Recreation
•Approved Boundaries do not have to match
Active Area
•Active Area can be changed by Council motion
•Why Change:
•Allow for Events
•Allow for future expansion/establishments
DORA –Background
•Review larger DORA boundary expansion
•Addition of new active areas
•Discussion of Dublin Link and Riverside Crossing Park East Plaza
DORA –Discussion Points
DORA Boundary
Addition of:
•Riverside Crossing Park/Dublin Link Bridge
•Riverside Drive between roundabout and John
Shields
•All Parcels in Bridge Park South of John Shields
and west of Dale Dr.
•161 Bridge and Roundabout
•Rock Cress Parkway & N. Franklin St. Extension
•N. Blacksmith & N. Riverview
•N. High from Rockcress to N. Riverview
DORA Active Areas-Historic Dublin
Addition of:
•Mill Lane between Eberly Hill and Spring Hill
•Eberly Hill between Mill Lane and S. High St.
DORA Active Areas-Bridge Park
Addition of:
•Larimer St., Tuller Ridge Dr. & Banker Dr.
between Longshore St. & Mooney St.
•Tuller Ridge Dr. between Riverside Dr. &
Longshore St.
•Bridge Park Ave. between Mooney St. &
Dale Dr.
DORA –Riverside Crossing East Plaza and Dublin Link
Report PSC recommendation to full Council February 28
Formal Application to City Council from City Manager March 4
Council Approval of a Resolution April 11
Implementation Date TBD
Based on exact date of State issuance, 2-4 weeks after Resolution
DORA –Next Steps
•Should Staff prepare a new application to the State of Ohio and
approve the new boundaries?
•Review and discuss the new active areas recommended by staff.
•Review and discuss the activation of the Dublin Link and Riverside
Crossing Park East Plaza for implementation after the new DORA
boundaries are approved by the State.
Discussion Topics
Questions?
Committee Reports
Highlights of Council Committee Discussions/Recommendations
Public Services Committee
February 16, 2022
Called to Order: 5:00 p.m.
Committee Members Present: Vice Mayor De Rosa, Ms. Kramb (Chair), Mr. Reiner
Items Discussed:
Mobility Projects Update (DCRC Mobility Hub and Micro-mobility Demonstration)
o DCRC Mobility Hub.
OVERVIEW PRESENTED.
COMMITTEE PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR FUNDING OPTION 1.
o Micro-mobility Demonstration.
DETAILED OVERVIEW PRESENTED.
COMMITTEE PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR:
1. TIMELINE AND COMPONENTS FOR DEMONSTRATION PILOT;
2. FLEET SIZE;
3. CONGESTED SIDEWALK MITIGATION INCLUDING OVERRIDING SCOOTER
SPEED IN SPECIFIC AREAS (NARROW BRICK SIDEWALKS ALONG HIGH
STREET AND ON THE DUBLIN LINK BRIDGE);
4. TRADITIONAL PAVERS EXCEPT SMALL AREA OF GLOW PAVERS (NEW
SCOOTER PARKING AT JOHN WRIGHT PARKING LOT);
5. THE ROUND ALUMINUM SIGN MADE IN-HOUSE BY CITY STAFF;
6. RETROREFLECTIVE SIGNS.
DORA Boundary Changes
COMMITTEE PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR:
1. APPLYING FOR DORA BOUNDARY EXPANSION;
2. ADDITION OF NEW ACTIVE AREAS;
3. ACTIVATION OF DUBLIN LINK AND RIVERSIDE CROSSING PARK EAST PLAZA.
Public Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Extensions to Existing Developed Property Policy
Review Update
UPDATE PROVIDED
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
UPDATE PROVIDED
Next Meeting: March 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (March 2 meeting cancelled)
Meeting Adjourned: 6:22 p.m.
To: Members of Public Services Committee
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: February 9, 2022
Initiated By: Alison LeRoy, Director of Community Events
Matt Earman, Director of Parks and Recreation
Re: DORA Boundary Changes
Background
At its January 24, 2022 meeting, Council referred the issue of potentially expanding boundaries of
the City’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs) to the Public Services Committee
(Committee).
Summary
In order to increase the flexibility of the DORA boundaries, staff is proposing expansion of the
boundaries by way of an application to the State of Ohio. This expansion will allow Council to
activate or deactivate any area within the approved boundary with a single motion in the future
without having to submit a new application to the State. If approved, when a new restaurant
opens outside of the current active area, or there are requests to extend the active area for a
specific event, Council can approve or disapprove the expansion at any time.
Staff will review the proposed expansion of the DORA boundaries, with a focus on the following
areas for discussion and direction from the Committee:
Should Staff prepare a new application to the State of Ohio and approve the boundaries?
(Map 1 attached)
Review and discuss the new active areas recommended by staff. (Map 2 & 3 attached)
Review and discuss the activation of the Dublin Link and Riverside Crossing Park East Plaza
for implementation after the new DORA boundaries are approved by the State.
Based on the direction and recommendation of the Committee, the proposed timeline below
outlines the process to implement the DORA boundary changes:
February 28, 2022 – Report the recommendation of the Committee to the full Council.
March 4, 2022 – City Manager presents formal application for expansion of DORA
boundaries to full Council.
o Advertised notices will run in local papers for 2 weeks as required by the State.
April 11, 2022 – City Council consideration of resolution approving application to expand
DORA boundaries and directing staff to submit resolution to the State.
TBD – Implementation of new DORA boundaries. State typically approves applications two
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.410.4400 Memo
Memo re. DORA Boundary Changes
February 9, 2022
Page 2 of 2
(2) to four (4) weeks after approval of Council resolution.
Recommendation
Staff requests the Public Service Committee provide a recommendation regarding the proposed
DORA boundary changes for consideration by City Council.
Map 1 - DORA Boundary Map
Addition of:
- Riverside Crossing Park/Dublin Link Bridge
- Riverside Drive between roundabout and John Shields
- All Parcels in Bridge Park South of John Shields and west of Dale Dr.
- 161 Bridge and Roundabout
- Rock Cress Parkway & N. Franklin St. Extension
- N. Blacksmith & N. Riverview
- N. High from Rockcress to N. Riverview
Map 2 - Changes to active area/Historic Dublin
Addition of:
Mill Lane btwn. Eberly Hill and
Spring Hill
Eberly Hill btwn. Mill Lane and
S. High St.
Map 3 - Changes to active area/Bridge Park
Addition of:
Larimer St., Tuller Ridge Dr. & Banker Dr. between Longshore St. & Mooney St.
Tuller Ridge Dr. between Riverside Dr. & Longshore St.
Bridge Park Ave between Mooney St. & Dale Dr.
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: January 18, 2022
Initiated By: Alison LeRoy, Director of Community Events
Re: DORA Boundary Changes
Background
Two Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA) have been active in Downtown Dublin since
spring of 2021. Feedback from residents, business owners and guests have been mostly positive
with few reported issues related to the DORA. As a result of the feedback, the DORA hours were
continued in the fall of 2021 and into the future.
In order to increase the flexibility of the DORA boundaries, staff is proposing expansion of the
boundaries by way of an application to the State of Ohio as shown in the attached maps. This
expansion will allow Council to activate or deactivate any area within the approved boundary with
a single motion in the future without having to submit a new application to the State. If approved,
when a new restaurant opens outside of the current active area, or there are requests to extend
the active area for a specific event, Council can approve or disapprove the expansion at any time.
Recommended expansion of the boundaries are illustrated in the attached map, highlighted in red.
With new boundaries, Council may also consider adding Riverside Crossing Park and the Dublin
Link bridge in the active area, whether on a daily basis or for specific events. This is not an option
within the current boundaries. When a survey was conducted in the summer, the most mentioned
topic in the open-ended questions was related to having the DORA extend across the Dublin Link
Bridge.
Summary
If Council approves the expansion of the boundaries, the City’s application with the State of Ohio
would need to be resubmitted. The potential timeline and steps are outlined below:
Public Service Committee Review February 9
Public Service Committee Report to Council February 28
Formal Application to City Council from City Manager March 4
Council Approval of a Resolution March 21
(2 weeks of advertised notices required between application/resolution)
Implementation Based on exact date of state
issuance, 2-4 weeks after resolution
Recommendation
Staff recommends referral of this topic to the Public Services Committee for discussion of the
preferred boundaries and the possibility of including the Dublin Link Bridge and Riverside Crossing
Park. The Committee’s recommendation will then be brought back to City Council for further
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.410.4400 Memo
Memo re. DORA Boundary Changes
January 18, 2022
Page 2 of 2
consideration. If new boundaries are approved by Council, staff will create a new DORA application
for submittal to the State of Ohio.
DORA Area
Historic Dublin DORA Boundaries - Proposed
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