A look at how one Delaware development is taking shape.
The Planning Commission approved four indoor rinks for the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets facility in Delaware, dropping the onsite amphitheater and outdoor rink,
though the amphitheater is still being considered elsewhere.
Growth in Delaware County shows up in many forms, and sometimes it is a hockey facility changing its plans.
A Delaware Source report describes how the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets project at the Maridel site has shifted, and I wanted to share the details exactly as reported.
Everything below comes from the Delaware Source report. I have kept to what it says and flagged what it does not.
What Changed in the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets Plan?
According to the report, the project will no longer include an amphitheater and outdoor ice rink onsite. The facility will now have four indoor ice rinks,
instead of the originally planned three indoor rinks, one outdoor rink and an amphitheater venue.
Is the Amphitheater Still Possible?
Possibly, though nothing is decided. The report says the amphitheater is still being considered for elsewhere on the Maridel site.
When commissioners asked whether it was permanently on hold or planned for another part of the site, Dave Kaldy of Archall Architects said it is still being "kicked around."
He added, "I don't think anybody is really in a position to talk details on that at the moment."
How Big Is the Building and Where Will It Go?
The report says the building is 140,530 square feet, an increase from the original 127,000-square-foot plan. It will sit on 12.96 acres of the almost 258-acre Maridel development,
at the southwest corner of Sawmill Parkway and U.S. Route 42. It is officially Phase 1 of Subarea A.
Who Approved the Change?
The Delaware Planning Commission approved the minor modification to the project's development plan at its Wednesday meeting.
The report notes that this ended the legislation's journey, because a development plan modification does not require further approval from Delaware City Council.
For background, the article says City Council had previously established the Maridel Planned-Use Development for the project, passed the original development plan and established a tax increment financing district.
What About Access and Parking?
Access to the site remains unchanged, according to Planning and Zoning Administrator Anna Kelsey.
The city staff report says visitors would enter off Sawmill Parkway, "with planned connections to future development to the west of [Subarea A] as development expands."
The development plan includes a proposed 452 parking spaces.
When Could Construction Start?
Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle asked how soon construction could begin. Kaldy replied, "As soon as possible," and said the plan is to break ground early next year.
What Does the Report Not Say?
The article does not give a cost for the changed plan, an opening date or a final decision on the amphitheater. It also does not discuss housing, home values or traffic effects,
so I will not claim any link between this project and Central Ohio real estate.
It is simply a snapshot of how one local development is evolving, and of the steps a plan goes through before construction.
If you are new to Central Ohio or thinking about a move, following local development news can give you a feel for how a community is changing.
Ask your agent for local news alongside home details; it is part of choosing where you want to spend your days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What changed in the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets facility plan?
According to Delaware Source, the project will no longer include an onsite amphitheater and outdoor ice rink.
The facility will now have four indoor ice rinks instead of the originally planned three indoor rinks, one outdoor rink and an amphitheater venue.
The report does not give a cost for the revised plan or an opening date.
Is the amphitheater completely off the table?
Not necessarily. The report says the amphitheater is still being considered for elsewhere on the Maridel site.
Dave Kaldy of Archall Architects told the commission it is still being kicked around and that no one is in a position to talk details yet.
The report does not say where it might go.
How large is the new building?
The report says the building is 140,530 square feet, up from the original 127,000-square-foot plan.
It will sit on 12.96 of the almost 258 acres in the Maridel development, at the southwest corner of Sawmill Parkway and U.S. Route 42. The report calls it Phase 1 of Subarea A.
When could construction begin?
Asked how soon construction can start, Dave Kaldy replied, as soon as possible, and said the plan is to break ground early next year.
The Planning Commission's approval ended the legislation's journey because the modification needs no further City Council approval.
The report does not give a completion date for the facility.
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