To: Mayor Andrew Ginther, Mayor
S High St Corridor
Adding 272 income based apartments to our community is Death By Planning. Stop the City of Columbus from creating an economic environment below poverty level. There are already 6 complexes in the area, a greater concentration than anywhere else in the City of Columbus.
Why is this important?
Case # Z19-045 3051 S High St, Columbus OH 43207 - Parcel #s 010-112512 and 010-114024
Herman and Kittle Properties of Indianapolis IN has recently applied to Rezone the property located at 3051 S High St to develop AFFORDABLE (Government subsidized, income-based) apartments. The addition of 272 units including 1,2 and 3 bedrooms apartments. We the residents oppose this zoning for the following reasons:
• Law Enforcement – The 13th precinct is the largest precinct. Residents currently wait hours for a response by an officer or ambulance. The addition of approximately 720 individuals will further tax the response time.
• Limited Mass Transportation – There are only two routes along S High St. COTA isn’t interested in adding more. This limits transportation to these and all residents and encumbers opportunities for betterment.
• There are currently 6 income-based apartment complexes on or near the S High St corridor. In fact, there are no apartments available in the Scioto Southland Area that are not income-based.
• Employment opportunities – The City of Columbus is marketing the S High St Corridor as a logistical /distribution hub per the Department of Development. These jobs do not traditionally support homeownership or a vibrant Far Southside.
• Traffic – The traffic flow along S High St from route 104 to City Corp is currently overwhelmed with traffic backups. Straining emergency vehicles. There are no traffic-related commitments stated in the application.
• The City of Columbus Department of Development is not requiring outdoor lighting, buffering landscaping, open space or any other screening commitment. There are no exterior design commitments.
Stop this legislation from moving forward.
Herman and Kittle Properties of Indianapolis IN has recently applied to Rezone the property located at 3051 S High St to develop AFFORDABLE (Government subsidized, income-based) apartments. The addition of 272 units including 1,2 and 3 bedrooms apartments. We the residents oppose this zoning for the following reasons:
• Law Enforcement – The 13th precinct is the largest precinct. Residents currently wait hours for a response by an officer or ambulance. The addition of approximately 720 individuals will further tax the response time.
• Limited Mass Transportation – There are only two routes along S High St. COTA isn’t interested in adding more. This limits transportation to these and all residents and encumbers opportunities for betterment.
• There are currently 6 income-based apartment complexes on or near the S High St corridor. In fact, there are no apartments available in the Scioto Southland Area that are not income-based.
• Employment opportunities – The City of Columbus is marketing the S High St Corridor as a logistical /distribution hub per the Department of Development. These jobs do not traditionally support homeownership or a vibrant Far Southside.
• Traffic – The traffic flow along S High St from route 104 to City Corp is currently overwhelmed with traffic backups. Straining emergency vehicles. There are no traffic-related commitments stated in the application.
• The City of Columbus Department of Development is not requiring outdoor lighting, buffering landscaping, open space or any other screening commitment. There are no exterior design commitments.
Stop this legislation from moving forward.