Revisit the Columbus plan in 2011 for San Margherita

San Margherita Subarea - page 39

The San Margherita Subarea is located in the southeastern portion of the planning area, and home to the unincorporated village of San Margherita. Although most of the businesses in San Margherita have been demolished, some of the residential housing still remains on deep, 1-acre lots and retain their original character.

The subarea consists of portions of Franklin Township and encompasses a substantial amount of residential development at varying densities.

Zoning is primarily residential, rural, and multi-family. Future residential development should be consistent with the recommended densities indicated on the Future Land Use Plan.

Neighborhood-scale commercial and mixed use development is recommended in this subarea. Several city of Columbus parks are within this subarea, including the Raymond Memorial Golf Course. Additional Guidelines/Strategies: Large-scale commercial development is discouraged on Trabue Road east of Wilson Road.

Additional residential infill is supported. A number of areas on the land use map depict very low density residential. These areas are generally large lot single-family residential uses within the Township. Should these areas be annexed, residential should remain the preferred land use.  

Future development of these areas should be at density levels compatible and consistent with existing surrounding residential density patterns. In addition, techniques such as sensitive site design and cluster development should be utilized to preserve open space, natural resources, and other ecologically sensitive areas.

Large lot, single-family home sites on Hague Avenue south of Trabue Road should not be converted to non-residential uses. Pedestrian and bicycle connections should be promoted. New development and redevelopment and expansion proposals should be consistent with the subarea’s proposed land use map.

Note: Other portions of this plan contain development-related policy guidance which apply to project proposals.

Page 44: Principle 2: Natural Resources Open space and significant environmental areas should be preserved.

Policy: Natural areas should be conserved and protected from the impacts of development.

Streams, forests, and wetlands are present in many parts of the planning area. Open space and significant environmental features provide recreational opportunities for residents, protect functioning ecosystems that support urban wildlife, manage stormwater runoff, act as a buffer between land uses, and enhance property values. The natural resource recommendations for the Trabue/Roberts Area focuses on protecting and building upon the existing network of open space, parks, and natural areas. These guidelines are intended to reinforce these goals and encourage development patterns that achieve a balance between natural resource protection and the built environment.