CommissionersMarilyn BrownPaula BrooksJohn O’Grady AREA PLAN
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Disclaimer: We produced the maps, fi gures, tables and other information in this document only for Franklin County business purposes. While we made every effort to include complete information, the maps, fi gures, tables and other information are not guaranteed to be accurate. The content of this plan is for reference purposes only and shouldn’t be used for any survey, engineering or commercial purpose.
Produced by:
James Schimmer, DirectorR. Lee Brown, Planning Administrator
150 South Front StreetFSL Suite 10Columbus, Ohio 43215
Tel. 614-525-3094Fax 614-525-7155www.franklincountyohio.gov/edp
Blacklick-Madison Area PlanProject manager Benjamin Weiner
Project teamMatthew BrownPatrick HewittDevin KeithleyAnna ThomasChelsea Weber
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
Land use planning improves communities by empowering residents to collectively envision their future.
The planning process involves identifying cur-rent conditions, creating a vision for the future and developing ways to achieve that vision.
About the Blacklick-Madison Area Plan
The Blacklick-Madison Area Plan focuses on the unincorporated territory within the planning area boundaries described below, outside of municipal jurisdictions. The planning process is divided into four phases: information gather-ing, creating a vision, developing policies and assembling the plan.
Community Vision
This document contains the Community Vision, a collection of statements and maps that sets forth the desired future of the planing area.
We developed this vision using information gathered from stakeholder interviews, an online survey and a public input meeting held on September 27, 2010.
Planning Area Boundaries
The planning area is located in southeastern Franklin County approximately fi ve miles from downtown Columbus. It includes all of Madison
Township, except the areas south of Rohr Road and west of Pontius Road, plus the portion of Truro Township south of Refugee Road.
The unincorporated area is approximately 20 square miles or 12,839 acres.
Next steps
We will conduct a public meeting to gather input on the proposed community vision.
Once the community agrees on a vision, the project team will develop proposed policies and actions to achieve that vision.
INSIDEAbout This Document .................3
Public Meeting Results ................5
Favorite Places ..............................7
Feedback Forms .........................13
Vision Statements ......................24
Vision Maps ................................25
Acknowledgements ...................53
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The Blacklick-Madison Planning Area is shown in green.
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Public meetings allow community mem-bers to provide input on their com-munity’s future. For the purposes of
the Blacklick-Madison Area Plan, the future includes how land is used, how buildings look and how people get around.
First public meeting
The fi rst of four Blacklick-Madison Area Plan public meetings was held on September 27, 2010 at Asbury United Methodist Church South, 4760 Winchester Pike.
Over 70 residents, property owners, business representatives and other interested individuals attended the meeting.
Gathering input
After a brief presentation by the project team, meeting attendees were divided into four groups according to geographic area: Blacklick Estates, Edgewater Park/Marwick Estates, Central Madison and South Madison.
The project team conducted the following three exercises to gather detailed feedback from participants.1. Feedback form: Each attendee fi lled out
a form, composed of two types of ques-tions: questions to answer on a scale from
strongly agree to strongly disagree and open-ended questions asking attendees to indicate their general likes and dislikes about the community.
2. Group discussion: Within the small groups, attendees discussed their likes and dislikes. Participants then grouped their comments according to topic area, to see which likes and dislikes were most common.
3. Favorite places maps: For the fi nal exercise, attendees placed green and red dots on a map to indicate their top three favorite and least favorite places.
Those unable to attend the public meeting could complete an online survey. The survey questions mirrored those on the public meeting feedback form.
Using the results
Results from the meeting and the online survey are used to establish a community vision for the future. After understanding what people like, and what they want changed, we develop poli-cies and actions to achieve that vision.
The proposed vision for the future will be presented at the next public meeting, where we will gather more feedback.
PUBLIC MEETING RESULTS
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FAVORITE PLACESMAPS AND COMMENTS
About the exercise
At our large-scale public meeting in September 2010 we conducted a mapping exercise to gain an understanding of how attendees feel about their community. During the exercise attendees placed colored dots on a map to indicate their favorite and least favorite places in and around their community.
The results
We determined the community’s overall favorite and least favorite places by identifying the loca-tions with the most dots. The following pages contain the exercise’s results.
Blacklick Estates map, p. 9
Edgewater Park / Marwick Estates map, p. 10
Central Madison map, p. 11
South Madison map, p. 12
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Favorite AreasNafzger Park: Located north of Refugee Road, attendees enjoy the recreational facilities at this Columbus park.Dairy Queen/State Farm shopping center: Attendees like the shopping center’s updated appearance on Noe-Bixby Road.
Positive commentsLand use and development: Nearby businesses meet daily needs.Housing and community: Quiet neighborhood and friendly peopleTransportation: Roads are well maintained.
Least Favorite Areas
Refugee Center shopping center: Attendees dis-like the shopping center’s appearance and types of businesses.
Former Walnut Knolls apartments: The large, vacant apartment building on Noe-Bixby Road concerns attendees.
Negative commentsLand use and development: Businesses along Chatterton, Hamilton and Noe-Bixby Roads are poorly maintained.Housing and community: Too many vacancies and poor property upkeep, particularly at rental propertiesPublic services: High water ratesRecreation: Lack of recreational facilities and parks
See map on next page ►
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◄ See map explanations on previous page
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Favorite AreasMarwick Estates: Attendees enjoy the quiet, friendly neighborhood.Giant Eagle Shopping Center: Attendees like the new shopping center on Hamilton Road.Three Creeks Park: Attendees enjoy living near the park and would like a bikeway connection.
Positive commentsPublic services: Good fi re and police protectionTransportation: Easy access to freeways and downtown ColumbusLand use and development: Proximity to parks, shopping and the public library
Least Favorite Areas
Helsel Park: Attendees believe illegal activities occur at this Columbus park.
Winchester Pike and Watkins Road intersection: Heavy traffi c, too much speeding and poor vis-ibility concern attendees.
Negative commentsHousing and community: Too many vacant homes and poor property upkeepPublic services: Attendees said that schools need improvement but did not provide specifi c suggestions.Transportation: Too much traffi c
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FAVORITE AND LEAST FAVORITE PLACES
Favorite AreasGroveport Cruiser Park: Attendees enjoy the park’s playing fi elds.Robert M. Brobst Park: Attendees like the recre-ational facility with ball fi elds, basketball courts and play areas.
Positive commentsLand use and development: Rural character, quiet and solitudeHousing and community: Neighborhood feel and friendly neighborsTransportation: Convenient access to Columbus
Least Favorite Areas
Bixby Road / Route 33 Interchange: Attendees expressed concern about the interchange’s potential to increase traffi c and development.
Winchester Pike, Ebright Road and Shannon Road intersection: Heavy traffi c, too much speeding and poor visibility concern attendees.
Negative commentsTransportation: Too much traffi c, roads in disrepair and highways diffi cult to accessLand use and development: Increasing amounts of residential development and losing township area to annexation
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Favorite AreasWalnut Woods Metro Park: Attendees look forward to the new Metro Park that will include new bicycle paths, nature trails, picnic areas and an adventure course.
Positive commentsRecreation: Abundant parks and easy access to bicycle trailsLand use and development: Quiet, solitude, farmland, large lots and no commercial development
Least Favorite Areas
Richardson Road and Hayes Road intersection: Attendees worry about heavy traffi c and speed-ing cars.
Negative commentsTransportation: Need more traffi c control, turn lanes and road realignmentsLand use and development: Threat of annexation, encroaching commercial and indus-trial development, loss of farmland, and traffi c and noise from Rickenbacker International Airport
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FEEDBACK FORMS
About the Feedback Forms
At our public meeting in September 2010 we asked participants to complete a feedback form to gain an understanding of how the community feels about various topics. The feedback form’s topics included land use, environment, commu-nity identity and transportation.
The feedback forms contained questions to answer on a fi ve-point scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Questions requiring written responses asked respondents what they like and dislike in their neighborhoods and in commer-cial areas.
The results
Results of the feedback forms are on the fol-lowing pages. In addition to the graphs, we also list written and oral comments provided by attendees.
Topic areas
Responses are sorted by the topic areas below:
Land Use: Residential, p. 14
Land Use: Commercial, p. 15
Parks and Nature, p. 16
Community, p. 17
Transportation: Walking, p. 18
Transportation: Bicycling, p. 19
Transportation: Transit, p. 20
Transportation: Car, p. 21
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In general
Respondents report a suffi cient range of housing options and do not want more residential devel-opment. They want to see all or most farmland preserved.
If residential development occurs, respondents prefer single-family homes over condos, town-homes and apartments.
The only exception was found in Blacklick Estates. Respondents here are dissatisfi ed with the available housing options, do not want to see more homes built and have no opinion about preserving farmland. If development does occur they want a mix of single-family homes, condos and townhomes.
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
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DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
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SOME / NONEFARMLAND
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There are enough housing options available in my
neighborhood to allow me to remain as I get older
If residential development occurs, what type of housing
would you like to see in your area
I want to see more houses built in my general area
How much farmland should be preserved in
the planning area?
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LAND USE: RESIDENTIAL
In general
Respondents report that a consistent visual appearance is important in commercial areas. Overall, respondents are satisfi ed with the number and variety of businesses.
By area
Edgewater Park / Marwick Estates: Half of respondents are dissatisfi ed with how commer-cial properties look.
Blacklick Estates: Most respondents are dissat-isfi ed with the number and variety of businesses nearby. The appearance of commercial proper-
ties on Chatterton, Noe-Bixby and Hamilton Roads also dissatisfi es respondents.
Central Madison: Most respondents visit com-mercial areas in Columbus, Groveport or Canal Winchester.
South Madison: Respondents visit commercial areas in Groveport and Canal Winchester. They do not want to see commercial uses in their area.
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
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The number and variety of nearby businesses meet
my needs
Commercial properties nearby look nice
It’s important to have a consistent appearance such as welcome signs, decorative street lights and building
design in commercial areas
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In general
Respondents overwhelmingly believe that clean streams, wooded areas and natural areas are important to the community.
Respondents believe there are enough parks and recreational facilities. They also feel that parks and playgrounds are well maintained.
The one exception is Blacklick Estates where respondents believe there are not enough natural areas or recreational opportunities. Playgrounds and ball fi elds on school properties serve as recreational facilities.
By area
Edgewater Park / Marwick Estates: The major-ity of respondents visit parks less than once a month.
Blacklick Estates: Most respondents visit parks monthly.
Central Madison: The majority of respondents visit parks monthly.
South Madison: Respondents visit parks on a weekly basis.
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There are enough parks, playgrounds, ball fi elds and other places to play in my
neighborhood
Having clean streams, wooded areas and natural areas is
important to me
How often do you/your family visit parks?
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PARKS AND NATURE
In general
Respondents reported a strong desire to stay in their neighborhoods as they grow older.
Most would like to see a consistent neigh-borhood appearance such as entrance signs, streetlights, and street signs. The only exception was in South Madison where respondents had no opinion about having a consistent look in the area.
Respondents desire access to fresh, locally grown food.
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
Having a consistent neighborhood look/feel such as neighborhood entrance signs, decorative street lights and uniform street
signs is important to me
Staying in my neighborhood is important to me/my family as
we get older
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
Consuming fresh, locally-grown food is important to me/my
family
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In general
Respondents reported that walking around their neighborhoods is easy, whether there are sidewalks or not. Walking to commercial areas is diffi cult due to a lack of sidewalks.
By area
Edgewater Park / Marwick Estates: A lack of sidewalks, heavy traffi c and high vehicle speeds along Hamilton Road and Winchester Pike makes walking to commercial areas diffi cult.
Blacklick Estates: Gaps in sidewalks along Noe-Bixby, Chatterton, and Hamilton Roads make walking through commercial areas diffi cult and
unsafe. Sidewalks along residential streets make walking safer.
Central Madison: Walking along residential streets is easy despite a lack of sidewalks. Walking to commercial areas is impractical due to long distances and a lack of sidewalks. A lack of sidewalks also makes walking along major roads diffi cult.
South Madison: Respondents had no opinion about the safety of walking. High vehicle speeds, heavy traffi c and a lack of sidewalks or paths make walking along major roads unsafe.
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
It is easy and safe to walk around my neighborhood
It is easy and safe to walk along main roads
I can easily walk to commercial areas near my
neighborhood
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TRANSPORTATION: WALKING
In general
Riding a bicycle to commercial areas is gener-ally diffi cult.
While responses were mixed, many expressed a desire for better connections to bicycle trails. Several trails pass through the planning area, but a lack of connection forces bicyclists to travel long distances via busy main roads to access the trails.
By area
Edgewater Park / Marwick Estates: Respon-dents desire a connection to the nearby Alum Creek Trail.
Blacklick Estates: A lack of bicycle trail con-nections to the Blacklick Creek Trail frustrates respondents. More than one-third of respondents fi nd it diffi cult to reach trails.
Central Madison: Respondents fi nd it easy to access nearby bicycle trails.
South Madison: Most attendees had no opinion regarding bicycle access to commercial areas and trails.
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
It is easy to ride a bicycle to commercial areas
It is easy to get to bicycle trails
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TRANSPORTATION: BICYCLING
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In general
Most respondents had no opinion regarding bus routes and bus stops.
By area
Edgewater Park / Marwick Estates: Respon-dents report that suffi cient bus routes serve the area. The majority stated that bus stop improve-ments would not increase their ridership.
Blacklick Estates: Suffi cient bus routes serve the neighborhood. Respondents reported that bus stop improvements would increase ridership.
Central Madison: Respondents report a lack of transit routes. They had no opinion on whether bus stop upgrades would increase ridership.
South Madison: No bus routes serve the area. Respondents had no opinion of whether there were enough routes.
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
There are enough bus routes in my area to get where I need to go
Bus-stop upgrades (benches, shelters, etc.) would increase
my use of buses
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TRANSPORTATION: TRANSIT
In general
Respondents report easy access to main roads throughout the planning area.
The table below lists roads with the most reported speeding. Respondents desire improve-ments at major intersections.
By area
Edgewater Park / Marwick Estates: The inter-section of Winchester Pike and Watkins Road has heavy traffi c and poor visibility. Residents desire a traffi c light to improve safety. Respon-dents report that roads in Edgewater Park need to be repaved.
Blacklick Estates: Respondents report the need for turn lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks and pedes-trian signals at the Chatterton and Noe-Bixby Roads intersection.
Central Madison: Respondents are dissatis-fi ed with access to major roads. Bixby, Rager and Sims Roads need to be repaved. Bixby Road needs to be realigned with Brice Road at Winchester Pike.
South Madison: Respondents believe a four-way stop is needed at Hayes and Richardson Roads. Respondents feel that Gender and Oregon Roads need to be realigned at Lithopolis Road.
AGREE /STRONGLY AGREE
DISAGREE /STRONGLY DISAGREE
NEUTRAL /NO OPINION
Speeding is a problem in my neighborhood
Top speeding concerns:
Harbor Boulevard Noe-Bixby Road Fullerton Drive Winchester Pike Chatterton Road Hamilton Road Richardson Road Ebright Road Bixby Road Bixford Avenue
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TRANSPORTATION: CAR
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22 COMMUNITY VISION | BLACKLICK-MADISON AREA PLAN
This section contains the proposed Com-munity Vision, a collection of statements and maps that sets forth the community’s
desired future.
We prepared the vision using information gath-ered from stakeholder interviews, a public input meeting and an online survey.
The Community Vision has two components, vision statements and vision maps.
Note: This draft vision is subject to change based on working committee input and feedback from the January 2011 public meeting.
Vision Statements
The vision statements describe the community’s desired future in words. Statements are divided into topic areas and further subdivided to give more detail.
Vision Maps
The maps show the community’s future graphi-cally in four specifi c topic areas:
Land use map: In general, the types of land uses the community wants to see and where they want them.
Bikeways map: Locations of future paths and on-pavement treatments to make bicycling safer and more convenient.
Sidewalk priorities map: The community’s top priorities for installing new sidewalks. The map shows the desired locations and their relative priority to one another.
Roadway improvement map: Locations of com-munity desired roadway improvements includ-ing repaving and traffi c control.
Next steps
After review by the working committee, we will conduct a public meeting to gather input on the proposed community vision.
The project team uses the agreed-upon com-munity vision to develop proposed policies and actions to achieve that vision.
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Vision for Land Use
Types of uses: A range of uses that supports and respects current areas, preserves agricultural and residential character, effi ciently uses infrastruc-ture and supports mixed use areas.
This vision promotes confi dence that an area’s character will not substantially change while promoting infi ll development in appropriate locations to support nearby residents and areas.
Development character/appearance: Appro-priate residential development that maintains neighborhood character. Attractive commercial development that promotes lasting economic growth.
Vision for Healthy Living
An environment that promotes accessibility and physical activity, clean air, land stewardship and healthy eating to benefi t overall community health.
Parks and recreation: A parks and recreation system accessible to all, providing opportuni-ties for physical activity and enjoyment of the natural environment.
Development: Healthy and accessible develop-ments that have minimal impact on the natural environment.
Natural environment: A natural environment that provides clean water, open space and wildlife habitat.
Fresh, local foods: A local food system that encourages healthy eating and preserves land for agriculture.
Vision for Community
An inclusive community with a sense of pride and identity that provides public space for com-munity activities.
Community Identity: An identity in residen-tial and commercial areas that builds pride
in the community, encouraging community involvement.
Housing: A variety of housing that provides options for all people and promotes a sense of inclusiveness in the community.
Public spaces: Safe, well-maintained public spaces that promote community pride and encourage residents to interact.
Vision for Transportation
A complete transportation system that allows safe and easy travel by foot, bicycle, transit and car.
Foot: A well-maintained pedestrian network in built-up areas. This allows residents to reach nearby destinations without the need for a car and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Bicycle: A complete bicycle network for recreation and transportation. This provides a transportation option to those without access to other methods of travel and to those that desire physical activity.
Transit: A transit network offering riders suf-fi cient destinations with bus stops to increase ridership. This provides a low-cost transporta-tion option for those without access to other methods of travel and to those that wish to reduce traffi c congestion.
Car: A well-maintained road network with convenient access to major roads and appropri-ate traffi c controls for safety. This promotes eco-nomic stability by allowing workers, customers and goods to move effi ciently.
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About the maps
The maps in this section refl ect visions for the future: what land uses people want to see, how people travel by foot and bicycle, and where road improvements are needed.
Land Use map
What it is: The future land use map is part of the Community Vision. The map shows, in general, what types of land uses the community wants to see in the future.
How it’s used: Most often, the future land use map is used when a landowner proposes new development or redevelopment. If the proposal requires a rezoning or zoning variance, offi -cials reviewing the proposal can see whether it matches what the community wants.
Why we need it: Including a future land use map allows residents to communicate their land use opinions to appointed and elected offi cials making zoning decisions. By participating in the community vision, residents can weigh in on future development without attending numerous public hearings.
Bikeways map
What it is: The bikeways map shows loca-tions of current and proposed bikeways in the planning area. The proposed bikeways connect residents to existing and planned bikeways.
Why we need it: It is critical to plan for bike-ways on a region-wide basis since bikeways allow people to cover large distances.
Sidewalk priorities
What it is: The sidewalk priorities map shows the community’s stated desires for new side-walks. Sidewalks keep people safe, promote fi tness, reduce traffi c congestion and increase pedestrian traffi c for businesses.
Why we need it: Installing sidewalks costs money. Realizing that funds are limited, the sidewalks map prioritizes where sidewalks would be most benefi cial. Primary priorities are sidewalks that should be installed fi rst. Second-ary priorities should be installed after all the primary priorities are installed. Sidewalks on the priority list should be installed any time a new development or substantial redevelopment occurs.
Roadway improvement map
What it is: The roadway improvement map shows locations where the community desires improvements such as repaving, intersection realignments, and stop signs or stop lights.
Why we need it: Informing township and county governments where upgrades are desired can help direct funding to these locations.
VISION MAPSLand Use p. 27
Bikeways p. 34
Sidewalks p. 36
Roadways p. 38
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Low Density Residential
Allowed land uses: Single-family homes
Density: Maximum of 0.4 units per acre, mini-mum 2.5 acre lot size
Medium Density Residential
Allowed land uses: Single-family and two-family homes
Density: Minimum of 2 units per acre, maxi-mum of 8 units per acre
High Density Residential
Allowed land uses: Townhomes and multi-unit buildings
Density: Minimum of 8 units per acre, maxi-mum of 24 units per acre
Offi ce + Residential
Allowed land uses: Offi ces, single- and multi-unit housing. Uses may mix within the same building.
Density: For buildings without offi ces, minimum residential density of 4 units per acre. For all buildings, maximum residential density of 24 units per acre
Commercial: Limited range + Multifamily
Allowed land uses: Limited range of retail uses, mostly neighborhood-scale, plus offi ces and multi-unit housing and townhomes.
Density: Maximum residential density of 24 units per acre
Commercial: Full range + Multifamily
Allowed land uses: Full range of retail and offi ce uses, plus multi-unit housing and townhomes.
Density: Maximum residential density of 24 units per acre
Light Industrial + Offi ce
Allowed land uses: Range of uses including offi ce, industrial, storage and warehousing.
Parks/Open Space
Intended for nature or recreation with minimal buildings.
Stream buffer
Environmentally-sensitive area that includes streamways and 100-year fl oodplain.
To protect the environment development restric-tions apply. Specifi c recommendations will be developed following additional public input.
LAND USE CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
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FUTURE LAND USE MAP The map above shows anticipated roadway improvements in the vicinity
of Bixby Road and U.S. Route 33
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Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Office + Residential
Commercial: Limited range + Multifamily
Commercial: Full range + Multifamily
Light Industrial + Office
Parks/Open Space
Stream buffer
Future land use
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See map explanations on next page ►
BLACKLICK ESTATES
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Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Office + Residential
Commercial: Limited range + Multifamily
Commercial: Full range + Multifamily
Light Industrial + Office
Parks/Open Space
Stream buffer
Future land use
Existing School
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Chatterton Road and Noe-Bixby Road Commercial
The intersection will continue to serve as a commercial activity center. Redevelopment of existing commercial uses should include attractive facades and signage. A wide range of commercial uses will serve neighborhood residents and the wider community. Multi-unit residential development is permitted. Buildings should feature mixed use of commercial and residential uses.
Commercial uses at the intersection’s northeast corner should be limited in range and respect the residential development to the north. Uses at the intersection’s southeast corner may be a wider range as the cemetery provides a buffer to residential uses.
Noe-Bixby Road and Sedalia Drive Commercial
Commercial uses at the intersection will serve the everyday needs of neighborhood residents. Buildings will be appropriately sized to comple-ment the neighborhood’s character.
Noe-Bixby Road Offi ce and High Density Residential
Developing offi ce and residential uses in this area will effi ciently use land near existing road, water and sewer infrastructure. Developing near existing infrastructure reduces the cost of development and prevents sprawl into undevel-oped areas.
Hamilton Road Commercial
Hamilton Road should serve as an attractive commercial corridor for the township, comple-menting commercial development south of Win-chester Pike. A wide range of commercial and residential uses will serve residents in Blacklick Estates, Edgewater Park and the surrounding area. Multi-unit residential uses currently exist nearby and should continue.
Groveport-Madison school sites
School sites no longer used for education should be converted to recreational facilities or com-munity gathering places. Residents stated a need for such facilities and children currently use school sites for recreation.
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Winchester Pike Offi ce and Residential
Development between Courtright Road and Interstate 270 should provide a buffer to exist-ing residential uses by placing buildings close to the road. Building height along Courtright Road should be limited to 2 stories while building height along Winchester Pike and Interstate 270 may be 3 stories. These building heights will reduce visual impacts to nearby residents.
Winchester Pike Light Industrial and Offi ce
The site is suitable for light industrial and offi ce uses with existing buffers provided by Interstate 270 and Big Walnut Creek. An electric transmis-
sion line crosses the site and must be taken into consideration prior to development.
Winchester Pike Commercial
Commercial uses should provide services to meet the everyday needs of nearby residents. Building height should be a maximum of 2 stories and be constructed close to Winchester Pike. This will provide a buffer and reduce visual impacts to existing residential uses.
EDGEWATER PARK /MARWICK ESTATES
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Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
Office + Residential
Commercial: Limited range + Multifamily
Commercial: Full range + Multifamily
Parks/Open Space
Stream buffer
Future land use
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U.S. Route 33 and Bixby Road
Land use recommendations assume the con-struction of the proposed interchange and adjacent road improvements. Concentrated development near the proposed interchange will effi ciently use infrastructure and limit impacts to residential and agricultural uses.
Recommendations intend to complement nearby Columbus land use plans. This helps ensure a uniform and consistent appearance.
A signifi cant amount of fl oodplain exists south and west of the proposed interchange. Develop-ment should include innovative stormwater management techniques to prevent increased fl ooding to nearby residents. Buildings should
be designed to provide fl ood protection while limiting fl oodplain fi ll.
Residential uses are not encouraged in the area between Bixby Road and U.S. Route 33, east of the interchange. Offi ce uses in this area should be larger scale and visible from U.S. Route 33. A mix of retail, offi ce and residential uses are encouraged elsewhere. All development should incorporate high quality building design.
Sims Road Low Density Residential
The area between Sims Road and the railroad is impacted signifi cantly by fl oodplain. Agri-cultural uses should continue in this area to preserve fl oodplains.
This map shows anticipated roadway improvements
in the vicinity of Bixby Road and U.S. Route 33
CENTRAL MADISON
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Medium Density Residential
Office + Residential
Commercial: Limited range + Multifamily
Commercial: Full range + Multifamily
Light Industrial + Office
Parks/Open Space
Stream buffer
Future land use
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Agricultural Uses
A large amount of land is currently used for agricultural purposes and residents desire to maintain the area’s rural character. Residential development proposals should strive to preserve farmland. Clustering housing is one way to preserve farmland.
This development technique keeps the total number of housing units permitted on a property the same as in a conventional subdivision. The technique preserves farmland by allowing those housing units to be built on smaller lots and dedicating the undeveloped area as farmland.
The ability of any particular property to cluster development on smaller lots depends on many
factors including the sites soil capability to treat waste.
Clustering development allows a property owner to make a reasonable return on their investment while meeting the community’s goal to preserve farmland.
Additional recommendations to preserve farmland in the area will be developed with community input.
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ARD
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Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
Office + Residential
Commercial: Full range + Multifamily
Light Industrial + Office
Parks/Open Space
Stream buffer
Future land use
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TYPES OF PROPOSED BIKEWAYS
Shared Use Path
A path for bicycles and pedestrians, separate from a road. Generally 10 to 14 feet wide.
Bicycle lane
On-street striped lane for bicycles, 4 to 6 feet wide, usually next to the outermost travel lanes.
Signed shared roadway
Paved shoulder
Standard road with a combination of traffi c calming, signage and “sharrows” (shown at right), or a high-volume road with 14-foot or wider outside lanes.
A paved area beyond outside travel lanes, 4 feet wide. Common on narrow rural roads.
All
imag
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Bikeways map
What it is: The bikeways map shows locations of existing and proposed bikeways. The propos-als support a bikeway network for transportation and recreation.
Why we need it: Since bikeways allow people to cover wide distances, communities plan for bikeways on a regional basis. This ensures we connect destinations for people living in the planning area and throughout central Ohio.In addition to Blacklick-Madison Area Plan bikeways recommenda-tions, the map contains information from these sources: Columbus Bicentennial Bikeways Plan, MORPC Regional Bikeways Plan, Metro Parks, Groveport Parks and Recreation, Canal Winchester Development Department and Pickerington Engineering Department.
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Walnut Creek
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WATERLOO ST
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HAYES RD
BERGER RD
ELDER RD
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BOW
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REFUGEE RD
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EBRIGHT RD
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WILLIAMS RD
TOY RD
BIXBY RD
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RD
GROVEPORT RD
SHANNON RD
WRIGHT RD
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LEHMAN RD
WATKINS RD
LONG RD
ABBIE TRAILS DR
LONDON & LANCASTER RD
CHATTERTON RD
REFUGEE RD
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GROVEPORT RD
BIXBY RD
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SOU
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GEN
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HAYES RD
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ELDER RD
OREGON RD
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WINCHESTER PIKE
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BRIC
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EN R
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REFUGEE RD
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EBRIGHT RD
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MIL
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WILLIAMS RD
TOY RD
BIXBY RD
ALU
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DR
ALU
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DR
ALU
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DR
SPA
NG
LER
RD
GROVEPORT RD
SHANNON RD
WRIGHT RD
NO
E-BI
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RD
LEHMAN RD
WATKINS RD
LONG RD
ABBIE TRAILS DR
LONDON & LANCASTER RD
CHATTERTON RD
REFUGEE RD
HA
MIL
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RD
LON
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N-G
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REFUGEE RD
GROVEPORT RD
BLACKLICKESTATES
BLACKLICKESTATES
BIKEWAYS MAP
34 COMMUNITY VISION | BLACKLICK-MADISON AREA PLAN
See inset map
Bikeways(dashed lines are proposed)
Signed shared roadway
Paved shoulder
Bicycle lane
Shared use path
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Big Waln ut Cree k
HARBOR BLVD
GERLING BLVD
HARBOR BLVD
ZIMMER DR
REINBAU DRSTRATFORD LN
MADISON SCHOOL DR
ARNSBY RD
DEFOREST DRATONIA RD
CLARETTA RD
SEDALIA DR
SEDALIA DR
NEWPORT RD
WINGATE RD
FULLERTON DR
DU
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CLE
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DR
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BEE
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FLOYD DR
HATFIELD DR
WYMORE DR
INLET DR
HOTT RD
SHOREL
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LAG
UN
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GLENGATE DR
ATK
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HELEN RD
TALBERT DR
WARMINSTER DR
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DE
RD
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CHIPMAN DR
CA
DEL
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BENHAM DR
GRAY
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BREWSTER DR
BENTLER DR
ALBANY DR
NEG
LEY
RD
TREN
TON
RD
GUNSTON DR
BEA
GLE
BLV
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EWALD DR
QUINCY DR
REN
FRO
RD
NORCREST DR
MADELINE DR
WYN
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KATHERINE RD
TALF
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BEA
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BURDETT DR
TORW
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ATTICA DR
SILVERTON DR
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WINCHESTER PIKE
REFUGEE RD
SHANNON RD
NO
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NOE-BIXBY RD
NO
E-BIXBY
RD
CHATTERTON RD
HA
MIL
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RD
WINCHESTER PIKE
REFUGEE RD
SHANNON RD
NO
E-BI
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NOE-BIXBY RD
NO
E-BIXBY
RD
CHATTERTON RD
HA
MIL
TON
RD
BLACKLICKESTATES
BLACKLICKESTATES
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Bikeways(dashed lines are proposed)
Signed shared roadway
Paved shoulder
Bicycle lane
Shared use path
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Big Walnut Cr eek
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Walnut Creek
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Mason R
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Black
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Georges
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Big Run
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Walnut Creek
Big Waln
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BIXBY RD
GEN
DER
RD
WATERLOO ST
LITHOPOLIS RD
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WIN
CHES
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SOU
TH R
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GEN
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RD
HAYES RD
BERGER RD
ELDER RD
OREGON RD
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WINCHESTER PIKE
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BRIC
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BOW
EN R
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ROHR RD
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PON
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REFUGEE RD
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ARD
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EBRI
GH
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EBRIGHT RD
HA
MIL
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WILLIAMS RD
TOY RD
BIXBY RD
ALU
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ALU
M C
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DR
ALU
M CREEK
DR
SPA
NG
LER
RD
GROVEPORT RD
SHANNON RD
WRIGHT RD
NO
E-BI
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LEHMAN RD
WATKINS RD
LONG RD
ABBIE TRAILS DR
LONDON & LANCASTER RD
CHATTERTON RD
REFUGEE RD
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MIL
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RD
LON
DO
N-G
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REFUGEE RD
GROVEPORT RD
BIXBY RD
GEN
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WATERLOO ST
LITHOPOLIS RD
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AL
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TER
SOU
TH R
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GEN
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RD
HAYES RD
BERGER RD
ELDER RD
OREGON RD
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GON
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WINCHESTER PIKE
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BRIC
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BOW
EN R
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TIUS RD
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REFUGEE RD
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EBRI
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EBRIGHT RD
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MIL
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TOY RD
BIXBY RD
ALU
M C
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DR
ALU
M C
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DR
ALU
M CREEK
DR
SPA
NG
LER
RD
GROVEPORT RD
SHANNON RD
WRIGHT RD
NO
E-BI
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RD
LEHMAN RD
WATKINS RD
LONG RD
ABBIE TRAILS DR
LONDON & LANCASTER RD
CHATTERTON RD
REFUGEE RD
HA
MIL
TON
RD
LON
DO
N-G
ROV
EPO
RT R
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REFUGEE RD
GROVEPORT RD
BLACKLICKESTATES
BIXFORDESTATES
MARWICKESTATES
BLACKLICKESTATES
BIXFORDESTATES
MARWICKESTATES
SIDEWALK PRIORITIES MAP
36 COMMUNITY VISION | BLACKLICK-MADISON AREA PLAN
See inset maps
Sidewalkinstallationpriorities
Secondary priority
Primary priorityDRAFT
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Big Waln ut Cree k
Big Waln ut Cree k
HARBOR BLVD
GERLING BLVD
HARBOR BLVD
ZIMMER DR
REINBAU DRSTRATFORD LN
MADISON SCHOOL DR
ARNSBY RD
DEFOREST DRATONIA RD
CLARETTA RD
SEDALIA DR
SEDALIA DR
NEWPORT RD
WINGATE RD
FULLERTON DR
DU
NLO
E R
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CLE
AR
WA
TER
DR
DA
GLO
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FON
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ROD
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RET
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RD
SUN
DA
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PARKLINE DR
TREM
AIN
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D
BEE
CH
TON
RD
FLOYD DR
HATFIELD DR
WYMORE DR
INLET DR
HOTT RD
SHOREL
INE D
R
LAG
UN
A D
R
GLENGATE DR
ATK
INSO
N R
D
HELEN RD
TALBERT DR
WARMINSTER DR
BO
NIT
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WA
DE
RD
EVA
NST
ON
RD
CHIPMAN DR
CA
DEL
L R
D
BENHAM DR
GRAY
STON
E DR
BREWSTER DR
BENTLER DR
ALBANY DR
NEG
LEY
RD
TREN
TON
RD
GUNSTON DR
BEA
GLE
BLV
D
EWALD DR
QUINCY DR
REN
FRO
RD
NORCREST DR
MADELINE DR
WYN
COTE
RD
KATHERINE RD
TALF
OR
D R
D
BEA
CH
WO
RTH
DR
BURDETT DR
TORW
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D RD
AR
MA
DA
RD
CR
AC
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CO
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LN
EVER
SON
RD
ATTICA DR
SILVERTON DR
NIELES EDGE DR
OLI
VET
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NFI
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POR
TMA
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REFUGEE RD
SHANNON RD
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NOE-BIXBY RD
NO
E-BIXBY
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CHATTERTON RD
HA
MIL
TON
RD
WINCHESTER PIKE
REFUGEE RD
SHANNON RD
NO
E-BI
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RD
NOE-BIXBY RD
NO
E-BIXBY
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CHATTERTON RD
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MIL
TON
RD
BLACKLICKESTATES
BLACKLICKESTATES
SCH
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INN RD
EAST
WIC
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MA
RW
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RD
WES
TWIC
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WINCHESTER PIKE
WATKINS RD
WA
TKIN
S RD
WINCHESTER PIKE
WATKINS RD
WA
TKIN
S RD
MARWICKESTATES
MARWICKESTATES
BIXFORD AVE
GROVE POINTE DR
BLAIR AVE
STOLTZ AVE
BACHMAN RD
SOLOMON AVE
HA
RR
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ST
SCOTT DR
PHILLIPS RUN
BIXBY RD
EBRI
GH
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BIXBY RD
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GH
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37VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Sidewalkinstallationpriorities
Secondary priority
Primary priority
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Big Walnut Cr eek
Big
Wal
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Mason R
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Black
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Waln
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Georges
Cre
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Big Run
W
alnut Creek
Walnut Creek
Big Waln
ut C
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Alum
Cre
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Big Walnut Cr eek
Big
Wal
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Mason R
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Black
lick
Cree
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Waln
ut Cre
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Georges
Cre
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Big Run
W
alnut Creek
Walnut Creek
Big Waln
ut C
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BIXBY RD
GEN
DER
RD
WATERLOO ST
LITHOPOLIS RD
CAN
AL
WIN
CHES
TER
SOU
TH R
D
GEN
DER
RD
HAYES RD
BERGER RD
ELDER RD
OREGON RD
ORE
GON
RD
WINCHESTER PIKE
WINCHESTER PIKE
BRIC
E RD
BRIC
E RD
BOW
EN R
D
BOW
EN R
DH
IGH
ST
ROHR RD
PON
TIUS RD
PON
TIU
S RD
REFUGEE RD
RICH
ARD
SON
RD
EBRI
GH
T RD
EBRIGHT RD
HA
MIL
TON
RD
WILLIAMS RD
TOY RD
BIXBY RD
ALU
M C
REEK
DR
ALU
M C
REEK
DR
ALU
M CREEK
DR
SPA
NG
LER
RD
GROVEPORT RD
SHANNON RD
WRIGHT RD
NO
E-BI
XBY
RD
LEHMAN RD
WATKINS RD
LONG RD
ABBIE TRAILS DR
LONDON & LANCASTER RD
CHATTERTON RD
REFUGEE RD
HA
MIL
TON
RD
LON
DO
N-G
ROV
EPO
RT R
D
REFUGEE RD
GROVEPORT RD
BIXBY RD
GEN
DER
RD
WATERLOO ST
LITHOPOLIS RD
CAN
AL
WIN
CHES
TER
SOU
TH R
D
GEN
DER
RD
HAYES RD
BERGER RD
ELDER RD
OREGON RD
ORE
GON
RD
WINCHESTER PIKE
WINCHESTER PIKE
BRIC
E RD
BRIC
E RD
BOW
EN R
D
BOW
EN R
DH
IGH
ST
ROHR RD
PON
TIUS RD
PON
TIU
S RD
REFUGEE RD
RICH
ARD
SON
RD
EBRI
GH
T RD
EBRIGHT RD
HA
MIL
TON
RD
WILLIAMS RD
TOY RD
BIXBY RD
ALU
M C
REEK
DR
ALU
M C
REEK
DR
ALU
M CREEK
DR
SPA
NG
LER
RD
GROVEPORT RD
SHANNON RD
WRIGHT RD
NO
E-BI
XBY
RD
LEHMAN RD
WATKINS RD
LONG RD
ABBIE TRAILS DR
LONDON & LANCASTER RD
CHATTERTON RD
REFUGEE RD
HA
MIL
TON
RD
LON
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N-G
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EPO
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REFUGEE RD
GROVEPORT RD
BLACKLICKESTATES
CENTRALMADISON
BLACKLICKESTATES
CENTRALMADISON
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS MAP
38 COMMUNITY VISION | BLACKLICK-MADISON AREA PLAN
Road improvementrecommendations
Intersection
Road
See inset maps
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Road improvementrecommendations
Intersection
Road
Respondents reported desires for the following roadway improvements.
Intersection Improvements
Winchester Pike and Watkins Road: Traffi c light
Ebright Road, Shannon Road and Winchester Pike: Traffi c light
Brice Road, Bixby Road and Winchester Pike: Realignment of Brice and Bixby Roads
Hayes and Richardson Roads: Four-way stop
Gender, Oregon and Lithopolis Roads: Realign-ment of Gender and Oregon Roads at Lithopolis Road
Roadway Improvements
Residents desire roads highlighted in yellow to be repaved.
Big Waln ut Cree k
Big Waln ut Cree k
HARBOR BLVD
GERLING BLVD
HARBOR BLVD
ZIMMER DR
REINBAU DRSTRATFORD LN
MADISON SCHOOL DR
ARNSBY RD
DEFOREST DRATONIA RD
CLARETTA RD
SEDALIA DR
SEDALIA DR
NEWPORT RD
WINGATE RD
FULLERTON DR
DU
NLO
E R
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CLE
AR
WA
TER
DR
DA
GLO
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SUN
DA
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PARKLINE DR
TREM
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D
BEE
CH
TON
RD
FLOYD DR
HATFIELD DR
WYMORE DR
INLET DR
HOTT RD
SHOREL
INE D
R
LAG
UN
A D
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GLENGATE DR
ATK
INSO
N R
D
HELEN RD
TALBERT DR
WARMINSTER DR
BO
NIT
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D
WA
DE
RD
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NST
ON
RD
CHIPMAN DR
CA
DEL
L R
D
BENHAM DR
GRAY
STON
E DR
BREWSTER DR
BENTLER DR
ALBANY DR
NEG
LEY
RD
TREN
TON
RD
GUNSTON DR
BEA
GLE
BLV
D
EWALD DR
QUINCY DR
REN
FRO
RD
NORCREST DR
MADELINE DR
WYN
COTE
RD
KATHERINE RD
TALF
OR
D R
D
BEA
CH
WO
RTH
DR
BURDETT DR
TORW
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D RD
AR
MA
DA
RD
CR
AC
KER
CO
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LN
EVER
SON
RD
ATTICA DR
SILVERTON DR
NIELES EDGE DR
OLI
VET
TE R
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GLE
NFI
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RD
POR
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NOE-BIXBY RD
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HA
MIL
TON
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WINCHESTER PIKE
REFUGEE RD
SHANNON RD
NO
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RD
NOE-BIXBY RD
NO
E-BIXBY
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CHATTERTON RD
HA
MIL
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BLACKLICKESTATES
BLACKLICKESTATES
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GER
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SIMS RD
SOLOMON AVE
BIXFORD AVE
FRO
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BACHMAN RD
BIXBY RD
WINCHESTER PIKE
BRIC
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EBRI
GH
T RD
EBRIGHT RD
HA
MIL
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GROVEPORT RD
BIXBY RD
WINCHESTER PIKE
BRIC
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EBRIGHT RD
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MIL
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GROVEPORT RD CENTRALMADISONCENTRALMADISON
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40 COMMUNITY VISION | BLACKLICK-MADISON AREA PLAN
The Franklin County Economic Develop-ment and Planning Department is partner-ing with the Neighborhood Design Center
to develop community identity features and site designs. Potential community identity-building feautures include gateway signs, street signs and lamppost signs. Locations for site design concepts were chosen based on input from the fi rst public meeting and stakeholder interviews.
Community identity
A consistent appearance within residential and commercial areas builds pride and ownership within a community.
Designs shown on the following pages are concepts for how identity-building features could appear in the community. Each option can identify specifi c neighborhoods while provid-ing a consistent design that ties the community together.
Site design
We developed alternative site designs for four locations. The concepts include various options for open space and building designs.
The concepts show how existing underutilized sites can be improved. The concepts will provide guidance if a development proposal requires a rezoning or zoning variance.
Next steps
We will present the community identity and site design concepts at the January 24, 2011 public meeting. The Neighborhood Design Center will update designs based on public input and present revised designs at the following public meeting.
COMMUNITY IDENTITY
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TOWNSHIPLOGODESIGNS
A township logo helps residents and visitors relate with the community and builds an identity. These logo designs can be used on gateway signage, street signs and lamp posts.
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GATEWAY SIGNS
Gateway signs welcome people to the community.
They can also help identify specifi c neighborhoods
and areas within the community.
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LAMP POSTS ANDSTREET SIGNS
Using the township logo on lamp posts (top) and street signs (bottom) helps orient people and builds a community-wide identity.
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SITEDESIGN
LOCATIONS
Underutilized properties are opportunties for
improvement. Better site design improves the look
of the community and helps attract customers.
VACANT LAND SEDALIA AND NOE-BIXBY ROADS
WALNUT KNOLLS NOE-BIXBY ROAD
REFUGEE CENTER CHATTERTON ROAD
VACANT LAND HAMILTON ROAD
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VACANT LANDSEDALIA ANDNOE-BIXBY ROADS
A park at the corner of Sedalia and Noe-Bixby Roads would beautify the area and add needed public space.
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SITE PROFILE
SITE LAYOUT
VACANT LAND
SEDALIA ANDNOE-BIXBY
ROADS
As an alternative, the site is an ideal location
for an attractive commercial/retail use.
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SITE PROFILE
SITE PROFILE
SITE LAYOUT
SITE LAYOUT
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WALNUT KNOLLSNOE-BIXBY ROAD
The former site of the Walnut Knolls Apartments on Noe-Bixby Road is a prime location for an outdoor community gathering space. The concepts show how the site could look if used for public space.
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SITE PROFILE
SITE PROFILE
SITE LAYOUT
SITE LAYOUT
WALNUT KNOLLS
NOE-BIXBY ROAD
The Walnut Knolls site would also be a great
place to build a new community center to bring
neighbors together.
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SITE PROFILE
SITE PROFILE
BUILDING ELEVATION
BUILDING ELEVATION
SITE LAYOUT
SITE LAYOUT
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REFUGEECENTERCHATTERTON ROAD
The Refugee Shopping Center site design concepts consolidate signage, reduce curb cuts and introduce landscaping.
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SITE PROFILE
SITE PROFILE
BUILDING ELEVATION
BUILDING ELEVATION
SITE LAYOUT
SITE LAYOUT
The vacant property near Hamilton Plaza is an ideal location for a community
park and bicycle facility (top) or a new commercial
development with space for retail (bottom).
VACANT LAND
HAMILTON ROAD
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SITE PROFILE
SITE PROFILE
BUILDING ELEVATION
SITE LAYOUT
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe project team thanks the following individuals and groups for input, technical advice and assistance overall with the Blacklick-Madison Area Plan:
Greg Bachman, Pickerington Engineering DepartmentRobert J. Bates, Madison Township Fire DepartmentTed Beidler, Franklin County Engineer’s Offi ceGary Bepler, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeBecky Bickerdt, Asbury United Methodist Church SouthStacey Boumis, Obetz Planning and Zoning CommissionDavid Brobst, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeSusan Brobst, Madison TownshipDave Burgei, Fairfi eld County Auditor’s Offi ceGary “Dane” Clark, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeAmelia Costanzo, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning CommissionSusan Crotty, Pickerington Economic Development DepartmentAnne D. Cyphert, Bloom Township Zoning DepartmentWarren Diehl, Franklin County Engineer’s Offi ceEdward B. Dildine, Madison TownshipAndrew Dutton, Canal Winchester Development DepartmentJames Dydo, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeSteve Farst, EMH&T Geospatial Solutions DepartmentJeff Fasone, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeLarry Flowers, Madison TownshipTerry Frazier, Pickaway County Development & PlanningAriel Godwin, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning CommissionJeff Green, Groveport Economic Development DepartmentErin Grushon, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning CommissionSteven Hein, Truro Township Fire DepartmentAva Johnson, Kingston Crossing/Walnut Bluff Block WatchStan Knoderer, Truro Township Road DepartmentSusan K. Liggins, Pickaway County Offi ce of Development and PlanningMaureen Lorenz, Columbus Recreation and Parks DepartmentPat Mahaffey, Truro TownshipKim Martin, Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park DistrictHolly Mattei, Fairfi eld County Regional Planning Commission
Michael McCann, Central Ohio Transit AuthorityDavid McCoy, EMH&T Geospatial Solutions DepartmentBarbara Morris, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeCharles Muller, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeDennis Nicodemis, Truro TownshipNatalie Nicodemis, Truro TownshipVictor Paini, Madison TownshipJim Ramsey, Franklin County Drainage Engineer’s Offi ceDave Reutter, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeLarry Ricchi, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeCornell Robertson, Franklin County Engineer’s Offi ceSandy Rose, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeDavid Roseman, Friends of Alum Creek and TributariesGregory Ryan, Madison Township Police DepartmentEric Sandine, Village of LithopolisBrian Sarkis, Columbus Regional Airport AuthorityLance A. Schultz, Pickerington Planning and Zoning DepartmentThomas Schwing, Ohio American WaterTerry Spangler, Madison Township Road DepartmentRobert Stapleton, Truro TownshipMike Stokes, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeChris Strayer, Canal Winchester Development DepartmentBarbara Strussion, Truro TownshipSteve Studenmund, Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park Dist.Connie M. Tursic, Columbus Regional Airport AuthorityEd Van Vickle, Village of LithopolisNathaniel Vogt, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning CommissionPaul Wenning, Franklin County Board of HealthKevin Wheeler, Columbus Department of DevelopmentCharles Wilde, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeRuby Wolfe, Blacklick-Madison Area Plan Working CommitteeKristine Yania, Central Ohio Transit Authority
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Produced by:
Economic Development and Planning Department150 South Front StreetFSL Suite 10Columbus, Ohio 43215
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