UPDATE as of April 15, 2019:
Public input is again requested before this proposal is presented by Pulte Homes and Harmony Development Group at the Special Development Commission Meeting, Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 6:00 pm in the upstairs hearing room of the Michael B. Coleman Government Center, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus. If approved, this item will move forward to Columbus City Council for its consideration.
As done previously, please send your emails to the following”: Ms. Pine, City Planning Staff and Columbus Development Commission Members.”
MEGreen@columbus.gov – Melissa Green, City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods Liaison
crosscreekvillagecivic@gmail.com – Cross Creek Village Civic Association
farwestsidecbus@gmail.com – Far West Side Task Force / Area Commission
To see the proposed rezoning request files from start to the present, please view the Citizens Access Portal at https://ca.columbus.gov/ca/ and search under “Zoning,” then search for “Z18-058.” You can access departmental input/reports in the top section, and files under “Attachments.” The developers’ most-recent updates are listed first.
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Melissa Green, Liaison with the Columbus Department of Neighborhoods, said at our Feb. 26 regular meeting that she’s received a few emails from residents concerned or opposed to rezoning request Z18-058, also known as Sugar Farm/Renner South, but not as many as she expected given the turnout at each meeting where the developers have presented their plans. See below for info on how you can share your concerns and views NOW.
LAST CALL FOR LETTERS! YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
Sugar Farm / Renner South
Please read here or at http://www.cross-creek-village.org/sugar-farm–renner-south…
BE PROACTIVE! HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO!
If you have responded with a sad, shocked or angry emoji or indicated your concerns about the Sugar Farm / Renner South development on social media, but have NOT written a letter to City of Columbus Staff or to your Elected Officials, then your voice is still not being heard! THIS CAN BE OVERWHELMING, BUT THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW. This includes residents in this area that live within Columbus, Hilliard, Norwich Township, Brown Township and Prairie Township. Residents from ALL jurisdictions will be impacted and have the opportunity to share in asking for a responsible, appropriate, environmentally-protective, sustainable, low-impact build.
1. WRITE A LETTER AND EMAIL IT TO THESE THREE CONTACTS TODAY!
ADDRESS YOUR LETTER TO: “Ms. Pine, City Planning Staff and Columbus Development Commission Members.”
MEGreen@columbus.gov – Melissa Green, City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods Liaison
crosscreekvillagecivic@gmail.com – Cross Creek Village Civic Association
farwestsidecbus@gmail.com – Far West Side Task Force / Area Commission
Letters need to be emailed by Wednesday, March 6, 2019 end-of-day. Please do not wait. This is important! Letters will then be compiled and forwarded to City Planners and Staff, and the Development Commission Members, PRIOR to the meeting for them to read.
2. ATTEND THE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING!
It is important for the Development Commission Members to see strong opposition to a proposed development if residents have concerns, or it is natural for them to assume everyone is OK with it proceeding. Please mark your calendar TO ATTEND this meeting if you have concerns!
Thursday, March 14, 2019 – WEAR GREEN TO SHOW UNITY!
6:00 p.m. Regular Meetings (2nd Thursday of the month)
Public Hearing Room (2nd Floor)
111 N. Front Street, Columbus OH 43215
https://www.columbus.gov/bzs/zoning/Development-Commission/
COMMON CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
° Stream restoration – environmental and sustainability concerns
° Current flooding, stream damming, sewer and wildlife concerns
° Current traffic patterns and counts, delays, accidents and data
° Existing neighbor concerns of site articulation, water and drainage
° Model development in Big Darby – lower density without LEED
° Traffic plan – improve corridors prior to development, already a mess
° Economic impact of residential-only housing on school system taxes
° Design, access and connectivity for new parkland and trails
° Collaboration for a school site with safety and connectivity
° Missing details and no elevations defining height and style of homes
° Follow up on conditions set forth by Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel
° Follow up on 9-page Disapproval Recommendation by CCVCA P&Z
° Follow up on 17-page Disapproval Recommendation by FWSAC
° Results from and actions proposed from 5-mile radius Traffic Study
WRITE A LETTER. It does NOT have to be long. BE SPECIFIC, ADD DATA AND PHOTOS SHOWING CURRENT CONDITIONS. Ask your neighbors and friends to write too! If you have concerns or comments, your letter needs to be submitted by March 6 to be included in the stack of papers on their desk the next day.
Questions? Contact farwestsidecbus@gmail.com or crosscreekvillagecivic@gmail.com