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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT WATER QUANTITY CONTROLS PURSUANT TO SECTION 1113.02(e) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA FOR THE ACADEMY PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PK-25-08); PARCEL ID 025-004304
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WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna Department of Parks and Recreation has proposed the Academy Park Improvements Project (PK-25-08), which includes a full redesign and replacement of the playground with new equipment and surfacing; relocation and expansion of the shelter to be replaced with a modernized facility; installation of storage and shade structures; addition of trailhead features serving the mountain bike and Big Walnut trails; expansion and improvement of the parking lot; and upgrades to surrounding trails and sidewalks to ensure ADA compliance; and
WHEREAS, as part of the project, new stormwater infrastructure, including the addition of a stormwater treatment facility, is being designed, noting that the park currently has no stormwater systems or on-site treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, the project design meets the requirements of the State of Ohio’s general construction permit; and
WHEREAS, Section 1113.02(e) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna establishes additional water quantity control provisions for critical storm events, from which a waiver may be granted upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and approval by City Council; and
WHEREAS, stamped engineering calculations submitted on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation demonstrate that the proposed improvements will result in less than a one percent (1%) difference from pre-development runoff rates and will not cause harmful increases in runoff; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering has requested a waiver of the water quantity control provisions of Section 1113.02(e) for the Academy Park Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna Planning Commission considered this request as Application No. 2026-0025 at its meeting on February 11, 2026, and, by motion duly made and seconded, voted to recommend approval of the Stormwater Management Waiver to City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That City Council hereby approves a waiver of the water quantity control provisions set forth in Section 1113.02(E) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna for the Academy Park Improvements Project (PK-25-08), Parcel ID 025-004304.
Section 2. That the Council finds that the approved waiver will not result in harmful increases in stormwater runoff and is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare of the City.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law.