COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) – A proposal suggests demolishing the McDonald’s at 1972 N. High St., rebuilding the restaurant closer to High Street and adding a small rear parking lot off Pearl Street.
The new building would continue the lot’s history with McDonald’s, which has been on the site since 1965, according to records from the Franklin County auditor.
The plan was presented to the University Impact District Review Board last week by Christina Sabula, project architect for local architecture firm BBCO, with help from Stephanie Kensler, principal planner for Columbus. This was the first presentation of the proposal for the board, which gave notes but did not vote on the project.
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The proposed construction would not alter the lots on either side of the McDonald’s. Directly south is a parking lot, which McDonald’s has been leasing for parking. However, Sabula said this may no longer be an option for the restaurant, increasing its need for parking of its own.