COMMUNITY WORKSHOP | 64 E. WALNUT DEVELOPMENT AUGUST 11, 2026
BEFORE WE BEGIN… ● Sign in and introduce yourselves to your fellow neighbors around the table ● Fill out a name tag ● Get to know your Table Captain ● Review the discussion worksheet
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WELCOME Monica Dupee, City Manager
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YOUR FACILITATOR Marie S. Keister, AICP, APR MurphyEpson
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WHY WE ARE HERE ● On June 2, Westerville City Council voted unanimously to reject the sale agreement for the 64 E. Walnut proposed redevelopment ● Tonight, we start a new process for the redevelopment of 64 E. Walnut, together
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AGENDA Setting the table for discussion ● Instructions and ground rules ● Facilitated table discussions ● Report out ● Next steps ●
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THE SITE
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THE SITE: FACING NORTH
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THE SITE: FACING SOUTH
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THE SITE: FACING EAST
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THE SITE: FACING WEST
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CITY’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES From the 2016 Community Plan and other planning initiatives: ● Centralize city government at City Hall (reduce footprint) ● “Sell 64 E. Walnut to a private developer” and pursue mixed-use development
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CITY’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Maintain and grow a vibrant Uptown Westerville and surrounding areas ● Sustain and grow tax revenue to fund city services for high quality of life ●
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PLANNED URBAN DEVELOPMENT & REZONING Approval Process
Step 0
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Concept Plan Review before Planning Commission permissible
Preliminary Plan & Development Standards
Final Development Plan
Permitting: Building permits & Zoning Certificate
Meet & Concept
Rezone & Legislate
Review & Decide
Permit & Modify
Public Meeting(s) (When Applicable)
Public Hearings (When Applicable)
Public Hearings (When Applicable)
Administrative Review
Pre-Application Applicant Develops a Concept
Typically a 12+ Month Process
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WHAT IS ON/OFF THE TABLE The property must: ● Be sensitive to and respectful of its neighbors ● Generate tax revenue and ROI ● Take its architectural cues from the Uptown District and neighborhood areas ● Consider a mix of housing and community amenities The property must not: ● Remain as-is or go undeveloped
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WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS? You are about to discuss these questions: 1. What do you like best about the Uptown Westerville area today? 2. What do you think the Uptown Westerville area still needs? 3. What specific concerns would you have about any investment in the 64 E. Walnut area? 4. Considering this site needs to generate revenue to support city services, what are your vision and goals for the 64 E. Walnut site and area? 5. What do you think the 64 E. Walnut site and surrounding area needs?
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DISCUSSION GROUND RULES ● Work with the Table Captain to review/respond to the discussion worksheets (also available online) ● Note side issues, comments and questions in the “parking lot” ● Adhere to time prompts ● Please be respectful, polite and kind; allow everyone to share their thoughts
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REPORT OUT
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REPORT OUT ● Table captains will be called on to report out for each question ● Not all tables will report on each question ● Please put all written feedback in the center of your table so we can collect it
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NEXT STEPS
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TAKE OUR SURVEY (SHARE!) Survey open through August 25, 2026
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OUR NEXT STEPS ● ● ● ●
Summarize your input and “parked” issues Identify additional research required Share results at City Council work session on Sept. 8 Confirm the process moving forward
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP | 64 E. WALNUT DEVELOPMENT AUGUST 11, 2026
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Council Work Session Tuesday, Sept 8 WESTERVILLE JUSTICE CENTER
Formally presented at Council Work Session on Tuesday, September 8: A list of goals and priorities for this site, with sources attributed. A detailed explanation of the process of how property moves through City Council, zoning, traffic study, Planning Commission and all public processes, with the timeline and each public engagement and feedback opportunity An explanation indicating where funds from the sale of the property and tax revenues may end up, and the impact of those funds on the City. Information on what factors influence how the City arrives at a purchase price for City-owned property, including the appraisal and a variety of other relevant factors.
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THANK YOU!