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AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM PAUL MICHAEL WELSH AND STACI LYNN JOHNSON FOR 0.158 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION ALONG A PARCEL LOCATED AT 698 EAST JOHNSTOWN ROAD
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WHEREAS, the City’s 2019 Thoroughfare Plan defines right-of-way requirements for arterials, collectors, and residential streets; and
WHEREAS, in order to meet the right-of-way width requirements identified in the Thoroughfare Plan, an additional 9.85 feet of right-of-way is needed along parcel #025-001992; and
WHEREAS, the property located at 698 East Johnstown Road is not platted and does not meet the right-of-way width requirements identified in the Thoroughfare Plan; and
WHEREAS, with development activities taking place on this property, the City is requiring this accommodation as a part of its review and approval process; and
WHEREAS, this right-of-way dedication will lessen the City’s requirements for purchasing additional right-of-way in the future when other necessary improvements are made in the right-of-way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council hereby accepts the General Warranty Deed from Paul Michael Welsh and Staci Lynn Johnson for right-of-way dedication of 0.158 acres along Parcel No. 025-001992, 698 East Johnstown Road, in accordance with the terms set forth for property more particularly described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after signature of approval by the Mayor.