Green public meetings in 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved a second phase of storage units at 780 Liberty Green Drive. The commission also issued a favorable recommendation for an amended conceptual site plan for Phase 4 of the Forest Lakes Subdivision.

• Conditionally approved Liberty Green Storage Phase II (5-0)
• Favorably recommended Forest Lakes Subdivision Phase 4 amended plan (5-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-1 abstention)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several applications for zoning variances in the City of Green. These requests involve permissions for sheds, decks, fences, and accessory structures that do not meet current code standards.

• Variance for a 14’ x 40’ shed at 2927 Massillon Rd.
• 25’ setback variance for a deck at 1682 Cloverview Dr.
• Request to permit an accessory structure without a principal building at 857 E. Nimisila Rd.
• Variance for a 4’ front yard fence at 288 Hunter Hills Dr.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved four separate requests for zoning variances regarding sheds, decks, accessory structures, and fencing. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from November 17, 2022.

• Approved variance for 14’ x 40’ shed to remain in side yard at 2927 Massillon Rd. (4-0)
• Approved 25’ setback variance for a deck at 1682 Cloverview Dr. (4-0)
• Approved variance to keep an accessory structure at 857 E. Nimisila Rd. after principal building demolition (4-0)
• Approved 1’ fence variance for a 4’ fence in the front yard at 288 Hunter Hills Dr. (4-0)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)

Committee Meetings

The Finance Committee will consider third readings for the 2023 annual capital appropriations and land acquisition for an East Turkeyfoot Lake Road access road. The Public Safety Committee will review grant applications for firefighting helmets and communications equipment. The Rules and Personnel Committee will discuss changes to Design Review Board appointment terms.

• Ordinance for land acquisition on the north side of East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
• 2023 Annual Capital Appropriations resolution
• Funding for 'Community Courts Project' design
• Grant applications for firefighting helmets and communications systems
• Amendment to Design Review Board appointment terms

City Council

The council is reviewing the 2023 annual operating and capital appropriations. Other items include grant applications for firefighting equipment and a new dangerous buildings code. The agenda also covers land acquisition for an access road near East Turkeyfoot Lake Road.

• 2023 annual operating and capital appropriations
• Grant applications for firefighter helmets and communications systems
• Land acquisition for an access road on East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
• Establishment of a new Dangerous Buildings Code
• Liquor license transfer for Thomas Drive Thru at 3582 S. Arlington Road

City Council adopted the 2023 annual operating appropriation and modified current fund appropriations. The council rejected a resolution to adjust salaries for future council terms and approved several engineering and infrastructure contracts.

• Approved 2023 annual operating appropriation for General Fund and all other funds (7-0)
• Approved modification of appropriations within certain funds (7-0)
• Rejected resolution to adjust City Council member salaries (2-5)
• Approved 2022 TIRC recommendations regarding community reinvestment and tax financing (7-0)
• Approved contract with Environmental Design Group, LLC for municipal engineering services 2023-2025 (7-0)
• Approved contracts with various engineering, construction management, and testing companies (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Dangerous Buildings Code ordinance (5-2)
• Approved Raber Road multi-use path appropriations (5-2)

Committee Meetings

Committees reviewed several budget and infrastructure items to be moved for adoption at a regular meeting. Discussions included a proposed community courts project and a new dangerous buildings code, both of which faced council member opposition.

• Approved November 8, 2022 Committee Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Advanced 2023 Annual Operating Appropriation (2022-R62A) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022 Amended Appropriations (2022-R61AA) to regular meeting
• Advanced Environmental Design Group engineering contract (2022-R68) to regular meeting
• Advanced TIRC recommendations for tax incentives (2022-R64) to regular meeting
• Advanced Raber Road multi-use path right-of-way acquisition (2022-R65) to regular meeting
• Advanced ODOT bridge inspection agreement (2022-R66) to regular meeting
• Advanced liquor license transfer for 3582 Arlington LLC to regular meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review applications to allow 6-foot fences where the current code permits a maximum of 3 feet. These requests involve properties on Hawthorn Court and Myersville Road.

• Variance request for 6' fencing at 2060 Hawthorn Ct.
• Variance request for 6' fencing at 3046 Myersville Rd.
• Approval of October 20, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

Council approved a new Exterior Property Maintenance Code and the final plat for Forest Lakes Subdivision Phase III. Several budget and infrastructure items were introduced on first reading or tabled for further review.

• Approved Exterior Property Maintenance Code (5-1)
• Approved final plat and performance bond for Forest Lakes Subdivision Phase III (6-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Committee Meetings

The Finance Committee will review the 2023 annual operating appropriation and third-quarter income tax collections. Other committees will consider new property maintenance codes, a subdivision final plat, and road access appropriations.

• 2023 Annual Operating Appropriation for the General Fund and all other funds
• Ordinance to establish an Exterior Property Maintenance Code and a Dangerous Buildings Code
• Final plat and performance bond for Forest Lakes Subdivision Phase III
• Land acquisition for an access road on the north side of East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
• Resolution to adjust salaries for City Council members

The committee approved the October 25, 2022 meeting minutes. Several pieces of legislation regarding the city budget, property maintenance codes, and land acquisition were discussed, but no final votes were taken on those items as time was requested for further review or amendments.

• Approved October 25, 2022 Committee Meeting Minutes (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Grable Cemetery signage and end-of-year summaries for Southgate Farm and the Lichtenwalter report.

• Approval of September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Grable Cemetery signage discussion
• Southgate Farm end of year summary
• Green Historical Society Lichtenwalter end of year summary

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the need for signage at Grable Cemetery and reviewed a $123,000+ investment summary for Southgate Farm. A proposed 2023 operating budget of $100,750 was presented for upcoming Council approval.

• Approved September 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes (3-0)

City Council

The council will hold a second public hearing regarding the new Exterior Property Maintenance Code. Members are also reviewing first-reading legislation for the 2023 annual operating appropriation. Additionally, the council will consider third-reading items including a heavy rescue truck purchase and business park developments.

• Second public hearing for the Exterior Property Maintenance Code
• First reading of the 2023 annual operating appropriation
• Third reading for a Pierce Velocity HDR Pumper heavy rescue truck purchase
• Third reading for land acquisition near East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
• Third reading for Spring Hill Business Park Phase II and III final plats

Council approved the purchase of a Pierce Velocity HDR Pumper and several resolutions regarding land replats and business park plats. They also approved ordinances removing parcels from tax increment financing exemptions and a development agreement for DeHoff Development Company and Green Land Trust, Ltd. A public hearing was held on a proposed Exterior Property Maintenance Code, but no vote was taken.

• Approved purchase of Pierce Velocity HDR Pumper (6-1)
• Approved replat of Herring’s Addition and Tousley’s Addition to Greensburg (7-0)
• Approved final plat and performance bond for Spring Hill Business Park Phase II (7-0)
• Approved final plat and performance bond for Spring Hill Business Park Phase III (7-0)
• Approved removal of parcels from tax increment financing exemption via Ordinance 2022-17 (7-0)
• Approved removal of parcel from tax increment financing exemption via Ordinance 2022-18 (7-0)
• Approved development agreement and tax exemption for DeHoff Development Company and Green Land Trust, Ltd. (7-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Committee Meetings

The Finance Committee will consider a resolution to purchase a heavy rescue truck and land for an access road on East Turkeyfoot Lake Road. The Rules and Personnel Committee is holding a public hearing regarding new exterior property maintenance and dangerous buildings codes. Additionally, the Planning Committee will review several development plats and tax increment financing amendments.

• Purchase of a Pierce Velocity HDR Pumper heavy rescue truck
• Land acquisition for an access road on East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
• Replatting of Herring’s Addition and Tousley’s Addition to Greensburg
• Establishment of an Exterior Property Maintenance Code and Dangerous Buildings Code
• Resolution to adjust City Council member salaries for future terms

The committee meeting primarily served to review legislation for future adoption at a regular meeting. No substantive votes were taken on new ordinances or resolutions, though the October 11, 2022, committee minutes were approved.

• Approved October 11, 2022 Committee Meeting Minutes (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several applications for property variances. These requests involve changes to fence heights, signage dimensions at the Akron Canton Regional Airport, and detached garage construction.

• Fence height variance for 1478 Summer Wood Ln. (4' instead of 3')
• Signage variances for 5400 NW Hangar Ln. regarding height and area
• Garage construction variances for 4208 Cottage Grove Rd.
• Detached garage addition at 2260 Maylo Path
• Fence height variance for 679 St Andrews Ct. (6' instead of 2')

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will conduct site plan and signage reviews for several local projects. This includes Vista Storage of Green, Justice Storage, and Massillon Square. The Summit Sportsplex site plan is also scheduled for discussion.

• Site Plan Review: Vista Storage of Green Phase 3 at 3046 Myersville Road
• Change of Use Review: Priest Construction Office/Showroom Renovation at 2229 Greensburg Road
• Signage Review: Justice Storage ID Sign at 3100 Massillon Road
• Signage Review: Massillon Square ID Sign at 5001 Massillon Road
• Site Plan Review Discussion: Summit Sportsplex at 2500 Greensburg Road

The commission conditionally approved Vista Storage of Green Phase 3, a 7.6-acre indoor storage facility at 3046 Myersville Road, with a 3-1 vote. The approval is contingent on final engineering, a fence-height variance from the BZA, an access easement agreement, adequate gate width for construction equipment, and fire department concerns. Two signage projects and a conditional use permit for a construction office/showroom renovation were also approved unanimously.

• Conditionally approved Vista Storage Phase 3 site plan (3-1), contingent on final engineering, BZA variance for fence height, access easement, gate width, and fire department clearance
• Approved Justice Storage ID sign at 3100 Massillon Road (5-0)
• Approved Massillon Square ID sign at 5001 Massillon Road (5-0)
• Conditionally approved Priest Construction Office/Showroom conditional use permit at 2229 Greensburg Road (5-0), contingent on fence detail, retaining wall removal/grading within 12 months, final engineering, motion sensor light positioning, and updated stone plans
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

Green City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of a new Dangerous Buildings Code. The agenda also includes first readings for the Forest Lakes Phase III subdivision and land acquisition for an access road near East Turkeyfoot Lake Road. Additionally, council members will consider second readings for tax rates and the purchase of a heavy rescue truck.

• Public hearing for the new Dangerous Buildings Code
• First reading for Forest Lakes Subdivision Phase III final plat
• Ordinance to acquire land for an access road on East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
• Resolution to purchase a Pierce Velocity HDR Pumper heavy rescue truck
• Liquor license transfers for RJ’s Pub & Patio and Residence Inn Akron/Green

Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including tax levies for FY2023, a property tax advance, and a purchase of a Pierce Velocity HDR pumper for fire rescue. They also adopted an ordinance adding children's group homes as an allowed land use and approved multiple plat and replat resolutions for subdivisions and business parks. A public hearing was held on a new dangerous buildings code, but no final vote was taken.

• Approved tax levies and rates for FY2023 (7-0)
• Approved advance of property tax funds from Summit County (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of Pierce Velocity HDR pumper for fire rescue (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding children's group homes as allowed land use (7-0)
• Approved consolidation of parcels for city maintenance and school purposes (7-0)
• Approved Greensburg Woodlands Allotment Replat (7-0)
• Approved replat of Herring's Addition and Tousley's Addition (7-0)
• Approved final plats and performance bonds for Spring Hill Business Park Phases II and III (7-0)

Committee Meetings

The Planning Committee is reviewing an ordinance to add children's group homes as an allowed land use. The Rules and Personnel Committee is discussing new exterior property maintenance and dangerous buildings codes. Additionally, the Finance Committee is considering a heavy rescue truck purchase.

• Ordinance adding children’s group homes as an allowed land use
• Resolution to purchase a Pierce Velocity HDR Pumper heavy rescue truck
• Ordinance establishing an Exterior Property Maintenance Code
• Ordinance establishing a Dangerous Buildings Code
• Resolution adjusting City Council member salaries

The committee meetings were largely procedural, with no final votes taken. Key discussions included restructuring tax increment financing (TIF) districts for DeHoff Development, purchasing a new fire rescue truck using pipeline settlement funds, and advancing exterior property maintenance and dangerous buildings codes. Several items were moved forward for action at the regular council meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 committee meeting (7-0)
• Discussed but did not vote on 2022-15A adding children's group home as allowed land use
• Discussed but did not vote on 2022-R51 parcel consolidation for city maintenance and school purposes
• Discussed but did not vote on 2022-R56 Greensburg Woodlands replat (second reading passage requested)
• Discussed but did not vote on 2022-R57 Stake Drive replat
• Discussed but did not vote on 2022-R58 and 2022-R59 Spring Hill Business Park final plats
• Discussed but did not vote on 2022-17, 2022-18, and 2022-19 TIF restructuring ordinances
• Discussed but did not vote on 2022-R55 purchase of Pierce Velocity HDR pumper fire truck

Design Review Board

The board will conduct site plan reviews for Vista Storage of Green Phase 3 and discuss the Summit Sportsplex. The meeting also includes signage reviews for Justice Storage and Massillon Square.

• Site plan review: Vista Storage of Green Phase 3 at 3046 Myersville Road
• Signage review: Justice Storage ID Sign at 3100 Massillon Road
• Signage review: Massillon Square ID Sign at 5001 Massillon Road
• Discussion: Summit Sportsplex site plan review at 2500 Greensburg Road

The Design Review Board approved three items: a site plan for Vista Storage Phase 3 (5-0) with conditions on mortar color and facade articulation, an ID sign for Justice Storage (5-0) as submitted, and an ID sign for Massillon Square (5-0) contingent on verifying a 10-foot setback. A discussion item on the Summit Sportsplex was presented but no decision was made.

• Approved Vista Storage Phase 3 site plan (5-0) with conditions on mortar color, facade articulation, and staff recommendations except access doors and vehicular turnaround
• Approved Justice Storage ID sign (5-0) as submitted
• Approved Massillon Square ID sign (5-0) contingent on verifying 10-foot setback or seeking variance/removal

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding changes to allowable land uses for children's group homes. The meeting also includes first readings for several resolutions, including a heavy rescue truck purchase and various property replats.

• Public hearing for ordinance 2022-15 to add children’s group homes as an allowed land use
• Resolution 2022-R55 to purchase a Pierce Velocity HDR Pumper heavy rescue truck
• Resolution 2022-R56 approving the Greensburg Woodlands allotment replat
• Agreement with Guide Studio, Inc. for the systemwide wayfinding signs project
• Liquor license stock transfer for Fred W Albrecht Grocery Co DBA Acme

The council approved two third-reading items: a resolution modifying appropriations within certain funds (2022-R48) and a resolution authorizing a contract with Guide Studio, Inc. for a systemwide wayfinding signs project (2022-R50). Both passed unanimously. The council also held a public hearing on a text amendment to add children's group homes as an allowed land use, but took no final action, requesting more information from the law director.

• Approved resolution modifying appropriations within certain funds (2022-R48) (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing agreement with Guide Studio, Inc. for wayfinding signs project (2022-R50) (7-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 2022 electronic financial statement, subject to audit (7-0)
• Decided not to request a hearing for Acme Grocery Store liquor license stock transfer (7-0)
• Held public hearing on children's group home text amendment (2022-15A); no final action taken
• Introduced multiple new resolutions and ordinances on first reading, including tax levies, fire truck purchase, and property replats

Committee Meetings

Green City committees are reviewing several ordinances regarding land use and property maintenance. The agenda includes proposals to allow children's group homes and to establish new codes for exterior property and dangerous buildings. Additionally, the Finance Committee will review a contract for systemwide wayfinding signs.

• Ordinance to add children's group homes as an allowed land use
• Agreement with Guide Studio, Inc. for systemwide wayfinding signs project
• Establishing a new Exterior Property Maintenance Code
• Consolidation of parcels for city maintenance and school purposes
• Liquor license stock transfer for Acme Grocery Store at 3878 Massillon Rd.

The Finance Committee approved moving forward a $1,535,009 appropriation modification and a wayfinding signage contract with Guide Studio, Inc. to the regular council meeting. The Public Safety Committee agreed not to request a hearing on a liquor license stock transfer for Acme Grocery. The Planning Committee discussed a children's group home zoning amendment and a parcel consolidation for a joint city-schools building, but took no final votes. The Rules Committee reviewed a revised exterior property maintenance code and a dangerous buildings code, scheduling a public hearing for October 25.

• Finance Committee advanced 2022-R48, a $1,535,009 appropriation modification, to regular meeting
• Finance Committee advanced 2022-R50, a wayfinding signage contract with Guide Studio, Inc., to regular meeting
• Public Safety Committee agreed not to request a hearing on Acme Grocery liquor license stock transfer
• Planning Committee discussed 2022-15A, adding children's group homes as allowed land use, no vote
• Planning Committee discussed 2022-R51, accepting land donation for joint city-schools building, no vote
• Planning Committee introduced 2022-R56, Greensburg Woodlands replat, requesting second reading passage
• Rules Committee reviewed 2022-06A, exterior property maintenance code, scheduling public hearing for Oct. 25
• Rules Committee introduced 2022-16, dangerous buildings code, with public hearing set for Oct. 11

Historic Preservation Commission

The Green Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to receive updates on the Klinefelter Cemetery and Southgate Farm restroom and woodshed projects. The agenda also includes reports from the Green Historical Society and municipal liaisons.

• Klinefelter Cemetery Project Update
• Southgate Farm Restroom Project Update
• Southgate Farm Woodshed Report
• Lichtenwalter Schoolhouse Preservation Award

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a final plat for Spring Hill Phase 5 on Brigantine Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions regarding subdivision replats for Greensburg Woodlands and Stake Drive.

• Final Plat Review: Spring Hill Phase 5 at Brigantine Avenue
• Greensburg Woodlands Replat at 1589 Cottonwood Drive
• Stake Drive Replat at Stake Drive and Etter Drive

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the final plat for Spring Hill Phase 5, adding 7 lots on Brigantine Avenue with a permanent cul-de-sac. They also recommended replats for Greensburg Woodlands and Stake Drive, all forwarded to City Council. The meeting included introduction of student representatives and approval of prior minutes.

• Recommended Spring Hill Phase 5 final plat to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended Greensburg Woodlands replat at 1589 Cottonwood Drive to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended Stake Drive replat at Stake Drive and Etter Drive to City Council (6-0)
• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for property variances in Green. These include requests regarding pool placement, fence height, and garage size.

• Variance request for an in-ground pool and a 4-foot front yard fence at 3810 Talent Dr.
• Request to permit a detached garage in the side yard at 5991 S. Main St.
• Request to allow 1,200 sq. ft. of accessory usage at 5991 S. Main St.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests: one for an in-ground swimming pool in the side yard and a 4-foot front-yard fence at 3810 Talent Dr., and another for a detached garage in the side yard exceeding size limits at 5991 S. Main St. Both motions passed 4-0. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes 3-0.

• Approved variance for in-ground pool in side yard and 4' front-yard fence at 3810 Talent Dr. (4-0)
• Approved variance for detached garage in side yard and 1200 sq. ft. garage exceeding 966 sq. ft. limit at 5991 S. Main St. (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The council will consider first readings for employee salary adjustments and a new dangerous buildings code. Members will also review second readings regarding wayfinding signage and land use changes for group homes. A neighborhood petition for a path to Kleckner Park was also noted.

• Salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees (2022-R42)
• Establishment of a new Dangerous Buildings Code (2022-16)
• Wayfinding signs contract with Guide Studio, Inc. (2022-R50)
• Adding children's group homes as an allowed land use (2022-15)
• Parcel consolidation for city and school maintenance (2022-R51)

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees, increasing the pay maximum for pay grade 14, and aligning professional engineering pay grades with the labor market. The council also approved a resolution to become a Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) community, and approved a replat for Liberty Green Subdivision. Several other items were introduced or read for the first time, including a dangerous buildings code and a children's group home land use amendment.

• Approved 2022-R42, salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees (7-0)
• Approved 2022-R44, becoming a Power a Clean Future Ohio community (7-0)
• Approved 2022-R49, Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #4 (7-0)
• Approved August 23, 2022 council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Introduced 2022-R51, parcel consolidation for city maintenance and school purposes
• Introduced 2022-16, dangerous buildings code
• Introduced 2022-15A, children's group home land use amendment
• Introduced 2022-06A, exterior property maintenance code

Committee Meetings

The Finance Committee is reviewing salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees and a wayfinding signage project agreement. The Planning Committee is considering a subdivision replat and adding children's group homes as an allowed land use. Additionally, the Rules and Personnel Committee is reviewing updates to the city's property maintenance code.

• Salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees (2022-R42)
• Wayfinding signage project agreement with Guide Studio, Inc. (2022-R50)
• Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #4 approval (2022-R49)
• Adding children's group homes as an allowed land use (2022-15)
• Establishing an Exterior Property Maintenance Code (2022-06 AAA)

The Finance Committee advanced a resolution for 3% pay raises for non-bargaining employees and a wayfinding signs contract, both to be voted on at the regular meeting. The Planning Committee approved second reading of a subdivision replat splitting Liberty Green into two lots. The Rules Committee continued discussion on a new exterior property maintenance code, with a public hearing scheduled for October.

• Advanced 2022-R48 (appropriations modification) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R50 (wayfinding signs contract with Guide Studio) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R42 (non-bargaining pay raises, 3%) to regular meeting with first reading passage
• Advanced 2022-R49 (Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #4) to regular meeting with second reading passage
• Continued discussion on 2022-06A (exterior property maintenance code) with new public hearing planned
• Advanced 2022-R44 (Power a Clean Future Ohio partnership) to regular meeting

City Council

The Green City Council is reviewing several new ordinances and resolutions. Proposed items include adding children's group homes as an allowed land use and authorizing a wayfinding signs project. The council will also consider tax exemptions for improvements at Liberty Green Storage and United Auto Wash.

• Ordinance to add children’s group home as an allowed land use (2022-15)
• Agreement with Guide Studio, Inc. for wayfinding signs project (2022-R50)
• Contract award to Joseph A. Jeffries Co., Inc. for concrete repairs (2022-R46)
• 30-year tax exemptions for Liberty Green Storage and United Auto Wash improvements (2022-13, 2022-14)
• Authorization of Huntington National Bank credit card use (2022-R45)

Committee Meetings

Committees will consider third readings for 30-year tax exemptions for Liberty Green Storage and United Auto Wash. The agenda also includes a resolution for Huntington National Bank credit card use and the establishment of an Exterior Property Maintenance Code. Additionally, the city will review a concrete repair contract and joining the Power A Clean Future Ohio community.

• 30-year tax exemption for Liberty Green Storage improvements
• 30-year tax exemption for United Auto Wash improvements
• Resolution authorizing Huntington National Bank credit card use
• Contract award to Joseph A. Jeffries Co., Inc. for concrete repairs
• Ordinance establishing an Exterior Property Maintenance Code

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four applications for zoning variances regarding fences, garage setbacks, driveway widths, and sign placement. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Student Municipal Representative Program.

• Fence variance for 1690 Cloverview Dr. to allow a 4' fence along Shriver Rd
• Garage setback variance for 3959 Carmelle Ct. to allow a 35' rear setback
• Driveway width variance for 3950 Crest View Dr. to retain a 27'6" wide driveway
• Sign setback variance for 3455 Forest Lake Dr. to allow an 8'9" setback from the road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variance requests: a fence height variance at 1690 Cloverview Dr., a garage setback variance at 3959 Carmelle Ct., and a driveway width variance at 3950 Crest View Dr. A fourth request for a sign setback variance at 3455 Forest Lake Dr. was denied. All votes were 4-0 except the denial, which was also 4-0.

• Approved 2' and 1' fence height variances for 4' fence at 1690 Cloverview Dr. (4-0)
• Approved 15' garage setback variance at 3959 Carmelle Ct. (4-0)
• Approved 3'6" driveway width variance at 3950 Crest View Dr. (4-0)
• Denied 1'3" sign setback variance at 3455 Forest Lake Dr. (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider text amendments to the Land Development Code concerning allowed uses and definitions. The meeting also includes reviews for several identification signs and a subdivision replat.

• Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #4 on Liberty Green Drive
• Signage review at 3458 Massillon Road
• Signage review at Southwood Drive
• Signage review at 5400 Lauby Rd
• Land Development Code text amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to favorably recommend a replat of Liberty Green Subdivision to City Council. They also approved three signage applications: a monument sign for Tomtreyco headquarters, two ID signs for Parkview at Spring Hill, and a monument sign for Akron Canton Airport contingent on variances. A text amendment to regulate children's group homes was recommended favorably to City Council.

• Favorably recommended Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #4 to City Council (6-0)
• Approved Tomtreyco ID sign at 3458 Massillon Road as submitted (6-0)
• Approved Parkview at Spring Hill ID signs on Southwood Drive as submitted (5-0, one recusal)
• Approved Akron Canton Airport monument sign at 5400 Lauby Rd contingent on two variances (6-0)
• Favorably recommended Land Development Code text amendment for children's group homes to City Council (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Green City Council is reviewing several new legislative items, including contracts for concrete repairs and park improvements. The council will also consider various ordinances regarding property tax exemptions for local businesses. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on joining a clean energy community partnership.

• Contract for 2022 Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs Project with Joseph A. Jeffries Co., Inc.
• Kleckner Park Improvements Project contract with Cavanaugh Building Corporation.
• Tax exemptions (TIF) for Human Bean, Ragon Chiropractic, Liberty Green Storage, and United Auto Wash.
• Resolution to join the Power A Clean Future Ohio community.
• Objections to Class C & D liquor permit renewals.

City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a tax agreement with ECC Green Ohio LLC for the CVS property at 3761 Massillon Road, a contract with Joseph A. Jeffries Co. for 2022 miscellaneous concrete repairs, and a contract with Cavanaugh Building Corp. for Kleckner Park improvements. Council also adopted ordinances granting 30-year property tax exemptions for improvements to Human Bean, Ragon Chiropractic, and Liberty Green Storage, and approved a compensation study contract with Clemans Nelson & Associates. All votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Approved 2022-R47 agreement with ECC Green Ohio LLC for CVS property at 3761 Massillon Road (6-0)
• Approved 2022-R46 contract to Joseph A. Jeffries Co. for 2022 miscellaneous concrete repairs (6-0)
• Approved 2022-R41 contract to Cavanaugh Building Corp. for Kleckner Park improvements (6-0)
• Adopted 2022-10 TIF exemption for Human Bean improvements (6-0)
• Adopted 2022-11 TIF exemption for Ragon Chiropractic improvements (6-0)
• Adopted 2022-13 TIF exemption for Liberty Green Storage improvements (6-0)
• Approved 2022-R43A compensation study contract with Clemans Nelson & Associates (6-0)
• Adopted 2022-12 agreement establishing CUE Council of Governments (6-0)

Committee Meetings

Various city committees are reviewing ordinances for 30-year tax exemptions for several local businesses. The agenda also includes contract awards for park improvements and concrete repairs.

• Tax exemptions for Human Bean, Ragon Chiropractic, Liberty Green Storage, and United Auto Wash
• Contract award to Cavanaugh Building Corporation for Kleckner Park improvements
• Agreement with ECC Green OH LLC (CVS) for 3761 Massillon Road
• Concrete repairs contract with Joseph A. Jeffries Co., Inc.
• Establishment of a new Exterior Property Maintenance Code

The committee meetings advanced several items to the regular council meeting, including a contract award for Kleckner Park improvements, multiple tax increment financing (TIF) agreements, and a concrete repairs contract. No final votes were taken; all items are scheduled for action at the regular meeting. The minutes also noted approval of prior meeting minutes and no objections to liquor permit renewals.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 committee and special rules meetings (6-0, DeVitis absent)
• Advanced 2022-R41 Kleckner Park improvements contract to Cavanaugh Building Corp for second reading passage
• Advanced 2022-R47 agreement with ECC Green OH LLC for Massillon Road property for first reading passage
• Advanced 2022-10 TIF for Human Bean (CAE Properties) for third reading adoption
• Advanced 2022-11 TIF for Ragon Chiropractic (FAPA Holdings) for third reading adoption
• Advanced 2022-13 TIF for Liberty Green Storage for second reading
• Advanced 2022-14 TIF for United Auto Wash for second reading
• Advanced 2022-R43A compensation study contract with Clemans Nelson & Associates for second reading passage

Rules and Personnel

The City of Green is considering an ordinance to repeal the International Property Maintenance Code and establish a new Exterior Property Maintenance Code. This legislation was introduced on April 26, 2022, and has undergone amendments in May and June. A public hearing for this matter was held on June 14, 2022.

• Ordinance 2022-06 AA to establish an Exterior Property Maintenance Code
• Repeal of Chapter 1480, International Property Maintenance Code

The Rules and Personnel Committee reviewed amendments to the proposed Exterior Property Maintenance Code, discussing several sections. The committee voted 2-1 to keep Section .07 (abatement) in the code, with Meager and Yeargin in favor and Brandenburg against. Other sections were discussed, with some provisions removed (e.g., decorative features, yards, junk/inoperable vehicles) and criminal penalties questioned, but no final decisions were made on those items. The committee will continue discussion at the next meeting.

• Voted to keep Section .07 (abatement) in the code (2-1, Meager and Yeargin yes, Brandenburg no)
• Agreed to remove decorative features wording from Section .10 a.) and Section .12
• Agreed to remove yards and junk/inoperable vehicles from Sections .10 b.) 3 & 7, .11 c.), and .12
• Agreed to remove Section .11 a.) 1
• Deferred decision on Section .08 (criminal penalties) and Section .99 (penalties) to next meeting

Design Review Board

The Green Design Review Board will conduct signage reviews for several locations. These include 3458 Massillon Road, Southwood Drive, and 5400 Lauby Rd. A student municipal representative will also give a presentation.

• Signage review for Tomtreyco ID Sign at 3458 Massillon Road
• Signage review for Parkview at Spring Hill ID Sign on Southwood Drive
• Signage review for Akron Canton Airport Monument Sign at 5400 Lauby Rd
• Approval of May 4, 2022 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board approved three signage projects: a monument sign for Tomtreyco at 3458 Massillon Road, two ID signs for Parkview at Spring Hill on Southwood Drive, and a monument sign for Akron Canton Airport at 5400 Lauby Road. The airport sign approval is contingent upon receiving variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals for height and signage area. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Tomtreyco ID sign at 3458 Massillon Road (4-0)
• Approved Parkview at Spring Hill ID signs on Southwood Drive (4-0)
• Approved Akron Canton Airport monument sign at 5400 Lauby Road, contingent on variances (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider an amendment to the policing contract with Summit County Sheriff to include a K-9 unit. Other items include park improvement contracts and tax exemptions for local businesses. Council will also review salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees.

• Ariss Park improvement project change order
• Kleckner Park improvements contract award
• K-9 unit addition to policing contract
• Tax exemptions for Liberty Green Storage and United Auto Wash
• Salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees

The Green City Council approved a change order for the Ariss Park improvement project with Marks Construction, adopted a K-9 unit addition to the Summit County Sheriff policing contract, and passed several 30-year property tax exemptions for improvements to Liberty Green Storage, United Auto Wash, Human Bean, and Ragon Chiropractic. The council also awarded contracts for Kleckner Park improvements and King Drive culvert replacement, and approved a replat of Imrek Acres Subdivision. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved change order for Ariss Park improvement project with Marks Construction (7-0)
• Adopted K-9 unit addition to Summit County Sheriff policing contract (7-0)
• Awarded contract to Cavanaugh Building Corp for Kleckner Park improvements (introduced)
• Approved 30-year tax exemption for Liberty Green Storage improvements (introduced)
• Approved 30-year tax exemption for United Auto Wash improvements (introduced)
• Approved 30-year tax exemption for Human Bean improvements (7-0)
• Approved 30-year tax exemption for Ragon Chiropractic improvements (7-0)
• Approved replat of Imrek Acres Subdivision (7-0)

Committee Meetings

Green City Committee meetings will review several items, including an amendment to include a K-9 unit in the policing contract with the Summit County Sheriff. The agenda also includes discussions regarding property tax exemptions for local business improvements and updates to the property maintenance code.

• Contract award for King Drive culvert replacement
• Change order for Ariss Park improvement project
• Amendment to policing contract to include a K-9 unit
• Tax exemptions for improvements at Human Bean and Ragon Chiropractic
• Ordinance establishing an Exterior Property Maintenance Code

The City of Green's committee meetings on July 26, 2022, were largely procedural, with no final votes taken. Committees advanced several items to the regular council meeting, including a contract award for the King Drive culvert replacement, a change order for the Ariss Park improvement project, a K-9 unit addition to the Summit County Sheriff policing contract, a replat of Imrek Acres subdivision, and a compensation study contract. Two tax increment financing (TIF) ordinances for Human Bean and Ragon Chiropractic were discussed but deferred for further comment. The liquor license transfer for TGI Fridays was approved to move forward without a hearing.

• Advanced 2022-R33: King Drive culvert replacement contract to Spano Brothers Construction (to adopt at regular meeting)
• Advanced 2022-R40: Change order for Ariss Park improvement project (first reading passage requested)
• Advanced 2022-R39: K-9 unit addition to Summit County Sheriff policing contract (second reading passage requested)
• Advanced 2022-R37: Replat of Imrek Acres subdivision (second reading)
• Advanced 2022-10: TIF for Human Bean (deferred for Director Wiethe comment)
• Advanced 2022-11: TIF for Ragon Chiropractic (deferred for Director Wiethe comment)
• Advanced 2022-R43A: Compensation study contract with Clemans Nelson & Associates (to be amended)
• Approved TGI Fridays liquor license stock transfer (no hearing requested)

Rules and Personnel

The City of Green is considering an ordinance to repeal Chapter 1480, the International Property Maintenance Code. This legislation would establish a new Exterior Property Maintenance Code for the city. A public hearing on this matter was held on June 14, 2022.

• Ordinance 2022-06 AA: Repeal of Chapter 1480 and establishment of an Exterior Property Maintenance Code

The Rules and Personnel Committee held a special meeting to review the proposed Exterior Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance 2022-06 AA) section by section, making several amendments and discussing resident concerns. No final vote was taken; the committee will continue discussion at the August 9 meeting.

• Reviewed Section .01 with no changes (unanimous)
• Agreed to remove the word 'reasonable' from Section .04(C)
• Added 14 days from receipt to Section .05
• Agreed to leave three delivery options in Section .04(D)
• Tabled further discussion to August 9 special meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing applications for various property variances. These include a sign size increase at 3530 Massillon Rd., residential additions on Leighurst Dr., and a shed placement on Killinger Rd.

• Signage variance for Ellet Neon Sales and Service, Inc. at 3530 Massillon Rd.
• Setback variances for garage, bedroom, and deck additions at 4322 Leighurst Dr.
• Variance to place a shed on an existing concrete pad at 899 Killinger Rd.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three variance requests on the agenda. The first allowed Ellet Neon Sales and Service to install 152.48 sq ft of signage at 3530 Massillon Rd., exceeding the 80 sq ft limit. The second granted Peninsula Architects multiple setback variances for an addition at 4322 Leighurst Dr. The third permitted Anthony Fienman to place a shed in the side yard at 899 Killinger Rd. All motions passed 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved 72.48 sq ft sign variance for Ellet Neon Sales and Service at 3530 Massillon Rd. (4-0)
• Approved four setback variances for Peninsula Architects at 4322 Leighurst Dr. (4-0)
• Approved accessory structure variance for Anthony Fienman at 899 Killinger Rd. (4-0)
• Approved June 16, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted

Committee Meetings

City committees will review several ordinances, including tax exemptions for storage units and General RV. The Public Safety Committee is reviewing a contract amendment to include a K-9 unit in the policing agreement with Summit County. Other items include pavement marking contracts and parking requirement changes.

• Tax exemptions for Jennings Investment Holdings storage units and General RV
• Amendment to the policing contract to include a K-9 unit
• Contract for 2022 pavement markings with Aero-Mark Company, LLC
• Contract for King Drive culvert replacement with Spano Brothers Construction Co, Inc.
• Ordinance amending parking space requirements

The committee meetings advanced several items to the regular meeting for adoption, including an amended appropriations resolution, a K-9 unit addition to the Summit County Sheriff policing contract, and multiple development-related ordinances and resolutions. No final votes were taken at the committee level; all items are scheduled for action at the regular council meeting.

• Approved June 14, 2022 committee meeting minutes (6-0, Babbitt absent)
• Moved to adopt amended appropriations resolution 2022-R30 at regular meeting
• Moved to adopt K-9 unit policing contract amendment 2022-R39 at regular meeting
• Moved to adopt parking space ordinance 2022-07 at regular meeting
• Moved to adopt TIF ordinances 2022-08 (Jennings) and 2022-09 (General RV) at regular meeting
• Moved to adopt final plat resolutions 2022-R34 (Jacobs Ridge), 2022-R35 (Raintree), 2022-R36 (Forest Lakes) at regular meeting
• Moved to adopt pavement marking contract 2022-R32 and culvert contract 2022-R33 at regular meeting
• Moved to adopt AFSCME labor agreement 2022-R38 and exterior property maintenance code 2022-06 at regular meeting

City Council

The council is reviewing a three-year labor agreement with AFSCME and an amendment to the policing contract to include a K-9 unit. The agenda also includes several ordinances regarding property tax exemptions for local business improvements.

• Ratification of a three-year labor agreement with AFSCME Local 2714
• Amendment to the Summit County Sheriff policing contract to include a K-9 unit
• Tax exemptions for Human Bean and Ragon Chiropractic improvements
• Contract award for 2022 pavement markings to Aero-Mark Company, LLC
• Replat of Imrek Acres Subdivision

The City Council approved a three-year AFSCME labor agreement, a K-9 unit addition to the Summit County Sheriff policing contract, and several 30-year property tax exemptions for commercial improvements. It also adopted resolutions for subdivision plats, a pavement markings contract, and a culvert replacement contract. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted 3-year AFSCME labor agreement (2022-R38) (7-0)
• Authorized K-9 unit in Summit County Sheriff policing contract (2022-R39) (7-0)
• Approved 30-year 100% tax exemption for Human Bean improvements (2022-10) (7-0)
• Approved 30-year 100% tax exemption for Ragon Chiropractic improvements (2022-11) (7-0)
• Approved 30-year 100% tax exemption for Jennings Investment Holdings storage units (2022-08) (7-0)
• Approved 30-year 100% tax exemption for General RV improvements (2022-09) (7-0)
• Awarded 2022 Pavement Markings contract to Aero-Mark Company (2022-R32) (7-0)
• Awarded King Drive Culvert Replacement contract to Spano Brothers Construction (2022-R33) (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board is reviewing several applications for zoning variances in Green. These requests involve fence heights, garage setbacks, and accessory use limits for a swimming pool. One request regarding a garage setback remains tabled.

• 4' fence variance at 2998 Wise Rd
• 4'6" fencing variance at 852 Redwood Dr
• Garage setback variance at 1016 Dalby Cir
• Accessory use variance for pool at 4600 Pinecrest Dr

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all four variance requests on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. The variances allow a 4-foot fence at 2998 Wise Rd, a 4'6" fence at 852 Redwood Dr, a garage addition with a reduced setback at 1016 Dalby Cir, and an inground pool exceeding accessory use limits at 4600 Pinecrest Dr. The board also approved the minutes of a previous meeting.

• Approved fence height variance for John & Patricia Boling, 2998 Wise Rd (5-0)
• Approved fence height variance for Larry Beyes, 852 Redwood Dr (5-0)
• Approved garage setback variance for Brian Yania, 1016 Dalby Cir (5-0)
• Approved pool accessory use variance for Glenn Smith, 4600 Pinecrest Dr (5-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several development applications, including a conditional use permit for the Kleckner Parking Lot. The agenda also includes final plat reviews for 58 lots in Brier Creek Phase 3 and 38 lots in Forest Lakes Subdivision Phase III. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the May 18, 2022 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for Kleckner Parking Lot at 4855 Thursby Road
• Subdivision Replat of Imrek Acres at 2201 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road/2188 Auberry Drive
• Final Plat Review for 58 lots in Brier Creek Phase 3 on Springdale Road
• Final Plat Review for 38 lots in Forest Lakes Subdivision Phase III

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend favorable approval to City Council for four items: a conditional use permit for a parking lot at 4855 Thursby Road, a replat of Imrek Acres, and final plats for Brier Creek Phase 3 and Forest Lakes Phase III. All recommendations were contingent on conditions such as removing wheel stops, adding landscaping, providing a picnic facility, and technical revisions. The commission also approved the May 18, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Kleckner Parking Lot at 4855 Thursby Road (5-0), contingent on final engineering approval, removal of wheel stops, and additional landscaping
• Recommended approval of replat for Imrek Acres at 2201 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road/2188 Auberry Drive (5-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Brier Creek Phase 3 on Springdale Road (58 lots) (5-0), contingent on picnic facility, conservation easement, and updated covenants
• Recommended approval of final plat for Forest Lakes Subdivision Phase III on Tabs Drive/Forest Lakes Drive (38 lots) (5-0), with variance for private roadways and conditions on bonds, mail kiosks, and HOA inclusion
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting

Committee Meetings

City committees are reviewing agreements for recreation facility designs at Kreighbaum Park and Greensburg Park. The agenda includes proposed changes to parking space requirements and a new exterior property maintenance code. Officials will also consider tax exemptions for certain real property improvements.

• Agreement with POD Design for Kreighbaum Park recreation facilities
• Agreement with AECOM for Greensburg Park engineering services
• Ordinance amending parking space requirements
• 30-year tax exemption for Jennings Investment Holdings LLC storage units
• New Exterior Property Maintenance Code ordinance

The June 14, 2022 committee meetings were largely preparatory, with no final votes taken. Committees reviewed and advanced several resolutions and ordinances to the regular meeting, including a $630,059 appropriation modification, a design contract for Kreighbaum Park, a grant for the Willadale trail, and a $45,000 appropriation for Greensburg Park. Two TIF ordinances for Jennings Investment Holdings and General RV were discussed, and a road striping resolution was requested for second reading passage. The meetings included an executive session on collective bargaining and updates on the Christman Road bridge closure and Republic Services fuel surcharge.

• Executive session held on collective bargaining (all in favor)
• Approved May 24, 2022 committee meeting minutes (7-0)
• Advanced 2022-R30 appropriation modification of $630,059 to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R27 Kreighbaum Park design contract with POD Design to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R31 Willadale trail grant agreement to second reading passage
• Advanced 2022-R29 Greensburg Park AECOM design contract with $45,000 appropriation to regular meeting
• Discussed 2022-08 TIF for Jennings Investment Holdings and 2022-09 TIF for General RV
• Requested second reading passage for 2022-R32 road striping resolution

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding changes to the city's exterior property maintenance code and parking space requirements. The agenda also includes first readings for pavement marking and culvert replacement contracts, as well as third readings for park development agreements.

• Public hearing on amending parking space requirements
• Public hearing on establishing a new Exterior Property Maintenance Code
• Contract award to Aero-Mark Company, LLC for the 2022 Pavement Markings Project
• Contract award to Spano Brothers Construction Co, Inc. for King Drive culvert replacement
• Tax exemptions for improvements at Jennings Investment Holdings LLC and General RV

The City Council approved several resolutions, including a design concept agreement for Kreighbaum Park with POD Design, a grant agreement for the Willadale trail connector, and a NOPEC grant acceptance. A public hearing was held on a proposed exterior property maintenance code, with many residents opposed; the item was tabled for further discussion. The council also approved the May 24 meeting minutes and introduced several new resolutions for pavement markings, culvert replacement, and subdivision plats.

• Approved POD Design agreement for Kreighbaum Park recreation facilities design (7-0)
• Approved Willadale trail connector grant agreement with ODNR (7-0)
• Approved NOPEC 2022 Energized Community Grant acceptance (7-0)
• Approved May 24, 2022 council meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled exterior property maintenance code (2022-06) for further discussion
• Tabled parking space requirements amendment (2022-07) for further discussion
• Introduced resolutions for pavement markings, King Drive culvert, and subdivision plats

Committee Meetings

The City of Green committees are reviewing resolutions for recreation facility designs at Kreighbaum and Greensburg Parks. The agenda also includes a grant for the Southgate Connector Trail and updates to parking requirements and property maintenance codes. Public hearings for some items are scheduled for June 14, 2022.

• Agreement with POD Design for Kreighbaum Park recreation facilities
• Agreement with AECOM for Greensburg Park design and engineering services
• Grant agreement for the Southgate Connector Trail Project
• Amendment to city parking space requirements
• Establishment of an Exterior Property Maintenance Code

The Environment and Parks Committee discussed a resolution to hire POD Design for recreation facility design at Kreighbaum Park and an amended AECOM contract for Greensburg Park improvements, both to be requested for regular meeting time. The Planning Committee reviewed a parking ordinance amendment and the Rules Committee discussed an exterior property maintenance code, both with public hearings set for June 14. No final votes were taken; all items remain pending.

• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 committee meeting (6-0, Babbitt absent)
• Discussed 2022-R27 for POD Design contract at Kreighbaum Park; no vote
• Discussed amended 2022-R29 for AECOM services at Greensburg Park; no vote
• Moved to remove Section 1 from 2022-R31 Willadale trail grant legislation (committee unanimous)
• Discussed 2022-07 parking ordinance amendment; public hearing set for June 14
• Discussed 2022-06 exterior property maintenance code; public hearing set for June 14
• Discussed 2022-R28 NOPEC grant acceptance; no vote

City Council

The council is reviewing new legislation regarding budget appropriations and property tax exemptions for local developments. Additionally, members are considering design contracts for improvements at Kreighbaum and Greensburg parks.

• 30-year tax exemption for Jennings Investment Holdings LLC storage units
• 30-year tax exemption for Canton Green, LLC (General RV)
• Grant agreement for the Southgate Connector Trail Project
• Design contract for Kreighbaum Park amenities via POD Design
• Engineering services for Greensburg Park facilities via AECOM

The Green City Council approved the May 10, 2022 meeting minutes and the April 2022 electronic financial report, subject to audit, both by a 6-0 vote (with one absence). Council also introduced several new pieces of legislation on first reading, including resolutions for appropriations, a grant agreement for the Willadale trail project, and two tax increment financing ordinances for Jennings Investment Holdings and Canton Green LLC. No public hearings or public reports were held, and no substantive decisions were made beyond the approvals and introductions.

• Approved May 10, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 2022 Electronic Financial Report, subject to audit (6-0)
• Introduced 2022-R30: Resolution modifying appropriations within certain funds (first reading)
• Introduced 2022-R31: Resolution authorizing mayor to approve Willadale Segment - Southgate Connector Trail grant agreement (first reading)
• Introduced 2022-08: Ordinance declaring Jennings Investment Holdings improvements a public purpose with 30-year tax exemption (first reading)
• Introduced 2022-09: Ordinance declaring Canton Green LLC (General RV) improvements a public purpose with 30-year tax exemption (first reading)
• Approved Mayor's appointment of Tom Wartko to Design Review Board (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Green Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider various requests for zoning variances. These applications include changes to lot sizes, fence heights, and sign illumination. The board will also address a motion regarding the Exterior Property and Maintenance Code.

• Lot split request for Spyglass Way to create a .3712-acre parcel
• Variance for 50-foot frontage on Creek Wood Lane
• Request for 8-foot fencing at The Chapel on Raber Road
• Garage setback variance for 118 Lake Front Drive
• Sign illumination variance for Green Family Fun Zone on Massillon Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved seven variance requests, including lot splits, fence height exceptions, and a sign illumination change, all by 4-0 votes with one member absent. One request for a garage setback variance was tabled until the June 16, 2022 meeting. The board also approved a recommendation to support the proposed Exterior Property Maintenance Code.

• Approved lot split variance for Carlo Cornacchione at Spyglass Way (4-0)
• Approved 50' frontage variance for John Warmus at Creek Wood Ln (4-0)
• Approved 8' fence height variance for The Chapel at 1800 Raber Rd (4-0)
• Tabled garage setback variance for Raymond Givens at 118 Lake Front Dr (4-0)
• Approved 6' fence variance for Avon Park of Summit Co. at 4199 Massillon Rd (4-0)
• Approved amended variance for Harmony Springs Christian Church for shed and 6' fence (4-0)
• Approved internal illumination variance for Green Family Fun Zone sign (4-0)
• Approved 4' front yard setback variance for Shultz Design & Construction at 3737 Troon Dr (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will review site plans and lighting for several local projects, including United Auto Carwash and Boettler Park. Additionally, members will consider a text amendment to the Land Development Code regarding children group homes.

• Final plat review for 65 lots at Jacobs Ridge Phase I (1265 Boettler Road)
• Site plan review for United Auto Carwash at 808 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road
• Exterior lighting review for Boettler Park Sports Court at 5300 Massillon Road
• Signage review for Progressive ID Sign at 3455 Forest Lake Drive
• Land Development Code text amendment regarding children group homes

Committee Meetings

City committees will review a rezoning request for 11.4 acres on Graybill Road. The Finance Committee will consider purchasing telecommunications equipment for the Council Chamber. Public Safety will also review liquor license applications for two businesses.

• Rezoning of 11.4 acres at 3029 Graybill Road from industrial to residential
• Purchase of telecommunications equipment from Medianet AV, LLC
• New liquor license for Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop at 3944 Massillon Rd.
• New liquor license for Rite Aid Pharmacy at 4053 S. Main Street
• Ordinance establishing a new Exterior Property Maintenance Code

The Committee reviewed several items but made no final decisions, as all were moved to the regular meeting. The telecommunications equipment purchase (2022-R26) was discussed and will move on first reading. The Graybill Road rezoning (2022-05) and two new liquor licenses (Rock & Rome LLC, Rite Aid) were also moved forward. The exterior property maintenance code (2022-06) had a second reading with a public hearing scheduled for June 14.

• Approved April 26, 2022 Committee Meeting Minutes (6-0, Babbitt absent)
• Moved 2022-R26 telecommunications equipment purchase to regular meeting on first reading
• Moved 2022-05 Graybill Road rezoning (11.4 acres, I-1 to R-1) to regular meeting
• Moved new liquor license for Rock & Rome LLC (Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop) to regular meeting
• Moved new liquor license for Rite Aid of Ohio Inc. (Rite Aid Pharmacy 2456) to regular meeting
• Discussed 2022-06 exterior property maintenance code; public hearing set for June 14, 2022

City Council

The Green City Council is considering several new resolutions, including contracts for recreation facilities at Kreighbaum and Greensburg Parks. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 11.4 acres on Graybill Road and updates to the property maintenance code.

• Rezoning 11.4 acres at 3029 Graybill Road from industrial to residential
• Agreement with POD Design for Kreighbaum Park recreation facilities
• Agreement with AECOM for Greensburg Park engineering services
• Purchase of telecommunications equipment from Medianet AV, LLC
• New liquor licenses for Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop and Rite Aid Pharmacy

The City Council approved the purchase of telecommunications equipment and installation from Medianet AV, LLC for the council chamber video production studio, waiving committee review and the three-reading rule. It also adopted a rezoning of 11.4 acres on Graybill Road from industrial to residential, and approved two liquor licenses without hearings. Several other items were introduced on first reading, including design agreements for Kreighbaum and Greensburg parks and a NOPEC grant acceptance.

• Approved 2022-R26 telecom equipment purchase from Medianet AV, LLC (7-0)
• Approved 2022-05 rezoning of 11.4 acres at 3029 Graybill Road from I-1 to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved no hearing for Rock & Rome LLC liquor license (7-0)
• Approved no hearing for Rite Aid of Ohio Inc. liquor license (7-0)
• Approved April 26, 2022 council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Introduced 2022-R27 design concept agreement with POD Design for Kreighbaum Park
• Introduced 2022-R28 NOPEC 2022 Energized Community Grant acceptance
• Introduced 2022-R29 AECOM design/engineering services for Greensburg Park

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a site plan review for United Auto Car Wash at 808 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road. The board will also perform a signage review for Progressive ID Sign located at 3455 Forest Lake Drive.

• Site plan review for United Auto Car Wash (808 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road)
• Signage review for Progressive ID Sign (3455 Forest Lake Drive)

The Design Review Board approved two items. The United Auto Car Wash at 808 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road received a favorable recommendation for site plan review, contingent on softening the gravel-to-grass transition at the rear of the property. The Progressive ID Sign at 3455 Forest Lake Drive was also recommended favorably, with conditions including revised sign details and legible address numbers. Both votes were 5-0.

• Approved United Auto Car Wash site plan review with condition to soften gravel/grass transition (5-0)
• Approved Progressive ID Sign with conditions on sign detail, address legibility, and plan revisions (5-0)

Committee Meetings

The Finance Committee will consider contracts for pavement maintenance and a roundabout project. The Planning Committee will review two rezoning requests and a final plat approval. The Public Safety Committee will discuss a new liquor license.

• Contract award for Torok Center pavement maintenance
• Contract award for Massillon Road roundabout project
• Rezoning of 30.5 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way
• Rezoning of 11.4 acres at 3029 Graybill Road
• New liquor license for Rose Nails

The committee recommended passage of a $7,854,882 contract for the Massillon Road at Boettler and Corporate Woods roundabouts project, with $5 million from grants, and approved a second reading passage to expedite construction. It also advanced a contract award to Specialized Construction Inc. for the Torok Center pavement maintenance project. A new liquor license for Rose Nails was cleared for approval. No final votes were taken; all items will move to the regular council meeting.

• Advanced 2022-R25: $7,854,882 contract to Digioia-Suburban Excavating LLC for roundabouts project, second reading passage requested
• Advanced 2022-R20: Contract award to Specialized Construction Inc. for Torok Center pavement maintenance
• Cleared new liquor license for Rose Nails at 790 Arlington Ridge, Unit 211
• Approved April 12, 2022 committee meeting minutes (5-0-1, with 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings regarding two land rezoning requests. The agenda also includes a final vote on a pavement maintenance contract and reviews of new property maintenance codes.

• Rezoning 30.5 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way to planned development
• Rezoning 11.4 acres at 3029 Graybill Road from industrial to residential
• Contract for Torok Center pavement maintenance with Specialized Construction Inc.
• Contract for Massillon Road roundabouts with Digioia-Suburban Excavating LLC
• New liquor license for Rose Nails at 790 Arlington Ridge, Unit 211

Council held public hearings on two rezoning requests. The Greensburg Meadow planned development (30.5 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way) was referred back to the Planning & Zoning Commission after the developer requested to amend the plan. The Graybill Road rezoning (11.4 acres from industrial to single-family residential) was heard but no vote was taken. Council also awarded contracts for the Torok Center pavement maintenance and the Massillon Road roundabouts project, and approved the New Seasons Planned Development Phase III final plat.

• Referred Greensburg Meadow rezoning (2022-04) back to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Awarded Torok Center pavement maintenance contract to Specialized Construction Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded Massillon Road at Boettler and Corporate Woods roundabouts contract to DiGioia-Suburban Excavating LLC (7-0)
• Approved New Seasons Planned Development Phase III final plat and performance bond (7-0)
• Approved April 12, 2022 council minutes (6-0, France abstained)
• Chose not to request a hearing for Rose Nails liquor license (7-0)

Green Telecommunications Program Board of Control

The Green Telecommunications Program Board of Control will discuss a proposal from MediaNets regarding upgrades to the Council Chambers Media Room. No other specific business items are listed on this agenda.

• MediaNets proposal for Council Chambers Media Room Upgrades (TMP-3829)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests at its April 21 meeting. These include a front yard setback for an attached garage on Troon Drive and signage size and height adjustments on Massillon Road.

• Front yard setback variance for an attached garage at 3737 Troon Dr.
• Height and size variances for directional signs at 5555 Massillon Rd.
• Approval of March 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances for two directional signs at 5555 Massillon Rd. for Ace Lighting Services, allowing a 1'8" height increase and 6 sq ft size increase. A separate variance request for an attached garage at 3737 Troon Dr. was tabled until May 19, 2022. The board also discussed a draft Property Maintenance Code and approved the previous meeting minutes.

• Approved sign height and size variances for Ace Lighting at 5555 Massillon Rd. (4-0)
• Tabled garage variance for Shultz Design & Construction at 3737 Troon Dr. until May 19, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission is reviewing subdivision replats, site plan reviews, and proposed text amendments to the Land Development Code. These items include updates to parking regulations and definitions regarding children group homes.

• 22-24 Raintree Estates Replat at 2524 Greenview Drive
• 22-25 Green Pointe Minor Subdivision Variance at Creek Wood Lane & Boettler Road
• 22-22 Harmony Springs Fence/Shed site plan review at 3891 S. Arlington Road
• 22-21 Spring Hill Farms Planned Development final site plan review on Southwood Drive
• Land Development Code text amendments for parking and group home definitions

Committee Meetings

The Green, Ohio committee meetings on April 12, 2022, will address several municipal items. Discussions include multiple rezoning requests for properties on South Main Street, Graybill Road, and Greensburg Road. The Finance and Transportation committees will also review various construction contracts and funding resolutions.

• Rezoning of 6083 and 6095 S. Main Street from B-1 to R-R
• Contract with Akhia Communications for Massillon Road South roundabout public relations
• Agreement with Marks Construction Inc. for Ariss Park youth fields and walkways
• Resolution regarding the OneOhio Opiod Settlement funds
• Contract with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. for the 2022 resurfacing project

The committee reviewed and advanced several resolutions and ordinances for adoption at the regular meeting, including amended appropriations totaling $595,126, a contract with Akhia Communications for roundabout PR, and a contract with Specialized Construction for Torok Center pavement maintenance. No final votes were taken; all items are scheduled for action at the regular meeting.

• Approved March 22 committee minutes (7-0)
• Advanced amended appropriations resolution 2022-R09 for adoption
• Advanced Akhia Communications PR contract for Massillon Road South roundabout
• Advanced Specialized Construction contract for Torok Center pavement maintenance
• Advanced OneOhio opioid settlement resolution including Giant Eagle settlement
• Advanced DiGioia-Suburban Excavating contract for Massillon/Boettler/Corporate Woods roundabouts
• Advanced Marks Construction contract for Ariss Park youth fields and walkways
• Advanced Graybar Electric contract for Boettler Park sport court lighting

City Council

The Green City Council is reviewing multiple rezoning requests for properties on S. Main Street, Graybill Road, and Greensburg Road. The agenda also includes proposals for road roundabout contracts, park improvements, and pavement maintenance. Additionally, the council will consider receiving funds from the OneOhio opioid settlement.

• Rezoning 30.5 acres at Greensburg Road and Winning Way to a planned development
• Contract for Massillon Road roundabouts with Digioia-Suburban Excavating LLC
• Agreement for Boettler Park sport court lighting with Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
• Resolution to receive OneOhio opioid settlement funds
• New liquor license application for Bob Evans Restaurant LLC

The City Council approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including roundabout projects, park improvements, and the OneOhio opioid settlement. It also approved a rezoning of 7.9 acres on S. Main Street from B-1 to R-R. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent.

• Approved Massillon Road at Boettler and Corporate Woods roundabouts contract to DiGioia-Suburban Excavating LLC (6-0)
• Approved Greensburg Road and S. Arlington Road roundabout contract to Karvo Companies Inc. (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Resurfacing Project contract to Northstar Asphalt Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Torok Center Pavement Maintenance contract to Specialized Construction Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Ariss Park youth sports fields and ADA walkways contract to Marks Construction Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Boettler Park sport court lighting agreement with Graybar Electric Company Inc. (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 6083 and 6095 S. Main Street from B-1 to R-R (6-0)
• Approved OneOhio opioid settlement agreement (6-0)

Design Review Board

The Green Design Review Board will review development proposals for two locations. The board will consider a fence and shed request at 3891 S. Arlington Road and the final site plan for Spring Hill Farms on Southwood Drive.

• Site plan review for Harmony Springs fence/shed at 3891 S. Arlington Road
• Final site plan review for Spring Hill Farms Planned Development on Southwood Drive

The Design Review Board approved a favorable recommendation for the Harmony Springs Fence/Shed site plan (4-0) contingent on painting the shed to match the church, maintaining the fence, adding four-season plantings, and providing boardwalk details. It also approved a favorable recommendation for the Spring Hill Farms Planned Development final site plan (4-0) with conditions including underground utilities, trash truck turning analysis, improved lighting, four-season plantings, and using durable siding on elevations facing Southwood Drive. Both items were forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved Harmony Springs Fence/Shed site plan with conditions (4-0)
• Approved Spring Hill Farms Planned Development final site plan with conditions (4-0)
• Approved minutes as submitted (4-0)

Committee Meetings

The Planning, Community and Economic Development Committee moved to adopt a resolution accepting the Planning & Zoning Commission's approval of Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #3, which splits a lot to create a 5.9-acre parcel for an indoor RV storage facility. The Environment and Parks Committee discussed first readings for contracts with Marks Construction for youth sport fields and ADA walkways at Ariss Park, and with Graybar Electric for sport court lighting at Boettler Park, requesting second reading passage. The Finance Committee discussed an amended appropriations resolution and a contract with Akhia Communications for public relations on the Massillon Road South roundabout project. The Transportation Committee discussed the 2022 resurfacing contract with Northstar Asphalt and a grant application for the Willadale Trail.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 committee meeting (5-0, 2 absent)
• Moved to adopt 2022-R13 accepting Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #3 for RV storage facility
• Discussed 2022-R21 for Ariss Park youth sport fields and ADA walkways, requested second reading passage
• Discussed 2022-R22 for Boettler Park sport court lighting, requested second reading passage
• Discussed amended 2022-R09 appropriations resolution, will wait for passage until next meeting
• Discussed 2022-R18 contract with Akhia Communications for roundabout PR, time to be taken
• Discussed 2022-R15 2022 resurfacing contract with Northstar Asphalt, time to be taken
• Discussed 2022-R16 Willadale Trail grant application, time to be taken

City Council

The City Council approved the Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #3 resolution (2022-R13) with a 4-0 vote, with three members absent. The council also held a public hearing on the rezoning of 7.9 acres at 6083 and 6095 S. Main Street from B-1 to R-R, but took no action on it. Several other items were introduced or discussed but not voted on, including contracts for roundabout construction, park improvements, and opioid settlement funds.

• Approved Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #3 (2022-R13) (4-0)
• Approved March 8, 2022 council minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 2022 electronic financial report, subject to audit (4-0)
• Held public hearing on rezoning 6083/6095 S. Main St. from B-1 to R-R; no action taken

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests. The first approved height variances for three self-storage buildings at Liberty Green RV Storage, allowing heights up to 29 feet where 22 feet is the maximum. The second approved a 2.25-foot side yard variance for a pole barn at 2884 Premae Dr., allowing it to remain 2.75 feet from the property line where 5 feet is required. Both motions passed 3-0 with one member absent.

• Approved height variances for three self-storage buildings (Buildings A, B, C) at Liberty Green RV Storage (3-0)
• Approved 2.25' south side yard variance for pole barn at 2884 Premae Dr. (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several development projects and rezoning requests. This includes a site plan review for Greensburg Meadow and a final plat review for New Seasons Phase III. The commission will also consider a rezoning request for 3029 Graybill Road.

• Rezoning of 30.5 acres at Greensburg Meadow from R-1 to PD
• Final plat review for 26 lots at New Seasons Phase III
• Site plan review for Direction Home on Town Park Blvd.
• Rezoning of 11.4 acres at 3029 Graybill Road from I-1 to R-1

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Greensburg Meadow Planned Development concept plan and rezoning of 30.5 acres from R-1 to PD, with a 3-1 vote. It also recommended approval of the New Seasons Phase III final plat (26 lots) and conditional approval of the Direction Home headquarters site plan. The commission recommended rezoning 11.4 acres at 3029 Graybill Road from I-1 to R-1.

• Favorably recommended Greensburg Meadow PD concept plan and R-1 to PD rezoning (3-1)
• Favorably recommended New Seasons Phase III final plat, 26 lots, pending engineer's cost estimate and bond (4-0)
• Conditionally approved Direction Home headquarters site plan, contingent on screening rooftop units, gas meters, final engineering, and 22' lighting height (4-0)
• Favorably recommended rezoning 11.4 acres at 3029 Graybill Road from I-1 to R-1 (4-0)
• Approved February 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Committee Meetings

The March 8, 2022 committee meetings were procedural, with no final votes taken. Committees advanced several items to the regular council meeting, including a resolution to renew the prosecutor agreement with Barberton, a resolution to fund a splash pad safety surface and new water spray feature at Central Park, and ordinances for zoning changes and replats. A new liquor license for Sunrise Social was noted with no request for a hearing. The Rules and Personnel Committee discussed but did not decide on the property maintenance code, and a resolution creating Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker positions was introduced.

• Approved minutes of Feb 22, 2022 committee meeting (6-0, DeVitis absent)
• Advanced 2022-R06 (Barberton prosecutor agreement) to regular meeting for adoption
• Advanced 2022-R10 (Central Park splash pad safety surface and water spray feature) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-02 (zoning text amendments) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R11 (Mount Pleasant Estates replat) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R13 (Liberty Green Subdivision replat #3) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-03 (rezoning 6083/6095 S. Main St. to R-R) to regular meeting
• No request for hearing on new liquor license for 3875 Café LLC (Sunrise Social)

City Council

The City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding the 2022 resurfacing project to Northstar Asphalt, Inc., creating new Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker positions, and authorizing a contract with AKHIA Communications for public relations services for the Massillon Road South roundabout project. The council also adopted a resolution recognizing Inclusion Day, renewed the prosecutorial services agreement with Barberton, approved the Central Park splash pad safety surface and spray feature, and passed zoning and replat measures. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved 2022 resurfacing contract to Northstar Asphalt, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing March 7, 2022 as Inclusion Day (7-0)
• Created Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker I and II positions (7-0)
• Authorized contract with AKHIA Communications for Massillon Road South roundabout PR (7-0)
• Renewed agreement with City of Barberton for prosecutorial services (7-0)
• Approved Central Park splash pad safety surface and water spray feature (7-0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amending allowed uses and parking requirements (7-0)
• Accepted replats of Mount Pleasant Estates and Liberty Green Subdivision (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review the 2022 draft rules and procedures. The meeting also includes approval of October 28, 2021 minutes and reports from various liaisons.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of HPC 2022 Draft Rules & Procedures
• Approval of October 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• NAPC 2022 membership confirmation
• Reports from Planning and Council liaisons

The commission elected Chas Schreckenberger as Chair and Mary Tanner as Vice Chair, approved revised rules and procedures, and approved the October 28, 2021 meeting minutes, all by unanimous votes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports.

• Elected Chas Schreckenberger as Chair and Mary Tanner as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved revised rules and procedures (5-0)
• Approved October 28, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted (5-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved a favorable recommendation for the site plan review of a 35,000-square-foot, two-story headquarters building for Direction Home on Town Park Blvd. The approval is contingent on screening utilities and rooftop units. The motion carried 5-0.

• Approved minutes as submitted (5-0)
• Recommended favorably the Direction Home site plan, contingent on screening utilities and rooftop units (5-0)

Committee Meetings

The City of Green committees will discuss several items, including updates to zoning and parking regulations and new residential developments. The agenda also includes public safety agreements and equipment purchases for Raintree Golf and Event Center. A public hearing is scheduled for the ordinance amending zoning and parking codes.

• Ordinance amending city zoning and parking regulations
• Contract award to Abbott Electric for Torok Center lighting phase 3
• Lease agreement for a John Deere mower at Raintree Golf and Event Center
• Agreement with Summit County Public Defender’s Commission
• Approval of Diamond Shores Allotment #6

The February 22, 2022 committee meetings were procedural, with no final votes taken. Committees advanced several resolutions and ordinances to the regular council meeting for adoption, including renewing the prosecutor agreement with Barberton, awarding a lighting contract, approving a mower lease, and accepting subdivision replats. The public hearing on the zoning code amendment (2022-02) was held but no action was taken. The property maintenance code update (2022-01) was tabled for further research.

• Approved minutes of Feb 8, 2022 committee meeting (7-0)
• Advanced 2022-R06 (Barberton prosecutor agreement renewal) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R02 (Torok Center walking path lighting contract to Abbott Electric) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R07 (John Deere mower lease for Raintree) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R04 (Summit County Public Defender agreement) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R05 (Oriana House community correctional services agreement) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R08 (Diamond Shores Allotment #6 replat) to regular meeting
• Advanced 2022-R12 (New Seasons Phase 2 replat) with first reading passage requested

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to city parking and use regulations. Additionally, members are reviewing new legislation for residential replats and a contract for Central Park splash pad improvements.

• Public hearing on ordinance 2022-02 amending zoning and parking requirements
• Resolution 2022-R10 for Central Park splash pad resurfacing and a new water spray feature
• First reading of resolutions for Mount Pleasant Estates, New Seasons Phase 2, and Liberty Green replats
• Resolution 2022-R07 to lease a John Deere triplex mower for Raintree Golf and Event Center
• Ordinance 2022-03 regarding rezoning 7.9 acres on S. Main Street

The City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 2022-02 (zoning code amendments) and approved several resolutions, including the New Seasons Phase 2 replat, Torok Center walking path lighting contract, Raintree mower lease, and agreements with Summit County Public Defender and Oriana House. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except for the approval of the January 27 special meeting minutes, which passed 5-2 with two abstentions. Several items were introduced on first reading, including a rezoning at 6083 S. Main Street, and some were tabled for further research.

• Approved January 27, 2022 special meeting minutes (5-2, two abstentions)
• Approved February 8, 2022 council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved January 2022 electronic financial statement, subject to audit (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R12 accepting PZC approval of New Seasons Phase 2 replat (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R02 awarding contract to Abbott Electric for Torok Center walking path lighting (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R07 authorizing lease for John Deere mower for Raintree Golf (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R04 approving agreement with Summit County Public Defender (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R05 approving agreement with Oriana House for community correctional services (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider three applications for property variances. These include a request to increase the permitted size of a commercial building on S. Arlington Rd. and residential setback adjustments at Matthew Ct. and Pickle Rd.

• Variance for a 15,000 sq. ft. commercial building at 3661 S. Arlington Rd.
• Request for a 9' deck setback variance at 3008 Matthew Ct.
• Request to allow an accessory structure to remain as built on Pickle Rd.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three variance requests on the agenda. Todd Riley received a 9-foot variance to build a deck 31 feet from the rear property line. F.A.P.A. Holdings, LLC was granted a variance to construct a 15,000 sq. ft. commercial building on a B-3 zoned lot where 10,000 sq. ft. is permitted. Paul Seitz was allowed to keep an accessory structure as built, altering a nonconforming use in an R-1 District. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved Todd Riley's variance for a 9-foot setback reduction to build a deck 31 feet from the rear property line (4-0).
• Approved F.A.P.A. Holdings, LLC's variance to build a 15,000 sq. ft. commercial building on a B-3 lot where 10,000 sq. ft. is permitted (4-0).
• Approved Paul Seitz's request to alter a nonconforming use by allowing an accessory structure to remain as built in an R-1 District (4-0).
• Approved the January 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0).

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Green Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing several land use applications, including rezoning requests and site plan reviews. Proposed items include a 30.5-acre development at Greensburg Meadow and a 7.9-acre rezoning on South Main Street. Other business involves subdivision replats and conditional use permits for local facilities.

• Rezoning request for 30.5 acres from R-1 to PD at Greensburg Meadow
• Rezoning request for 7.9 acres from B-1 to R-R on South Main Street
• Site plan review for Liberty Green RV Storage at 750 Liberty Green Drive
• Conditional use review for a soccer and lacrosse field near Green High School
• Site plan review for Ragon Chiropractic Health Center on South Arlington Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended favorable approval for the Liberty Green RV Storage site plan, contingent on a building height variance, final engineering approval, fencing revisions, underground electrical service, and screening of gas meters. The commission also recommended approval of the Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #3, which separates a lot for the RV storage project. Both motions passed 5-0.

• Approved favorable recommendation for Liberty Green RV Storage site plan, contingent on variance and other conditions (5-0).
• Approved favorable recommendation for Liberty Green Subdivision Replat #3 (5-0).
• Approved favorable recommendation for Mount Pleasant Estates Replat (5-0).
• Approved conditional approval for Ragon Chiropractic Health Center site plan, contingent on variance and other conditions (5-0, with one recusal).
• Approved favorable recommendation for The Human Bean site plan, contingent on final engineering and a stop sign (4-1, with one recusal).
• Approved favorable recommendation for Toth Buick/GMC Service Buildings site plan, contingent on minor subdivision documents and final engineering (5-0).
• Approved conditional approval for Green High School Soccer/Lacrosse Field (5-0, with one recusal).
• Approved favorable recommendation for Replat of New Seasons Phase II (5-0).

Committee Meetings

The Green City Committee meetings will address several legislative items, including a contract for Torok Center walking path lighting and payments for fire division maintenance. Committees will also discuss updates to the city's property maintenance code and zoning regulations regarding parking requirements.

• Contract award to Abbott Electric, Inc. for Torok Center Walking Path Lighting Phase 3
• Payment of past due invoices for Fire Division preventative maintenance services
• Ordinance amending city codes for parking spaces and outdoor sales/display
• Adoption of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
• Update on Summit County Sheriffs Dept. services provided to the City

The committee meetings were largely procedural, with the only formal vote being unanimous approval of the January 11, 2022 minutes. Several second-reading items were discussed and recommended to move forward: a resolution to pay past-due fire division invoices (2022-R01), a contract award to Abbott Electric for the Torok Center walking path lighting (2022-R02), a zoning code amendment (2022-02), and a property maintenance code update (2022-01). No final votes were taken on these items; they are scheduled for the regular meeting, with a public hearing on the zoning amendment set for February 22, 2022.

• Approved January 11, 2022 committee meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended passage of 2022-R01 to pay past-due fire division invoices
• Recommended awarding contract to Abbott Electric for Torok Center lighting (2022-R02)
• Discussed zoning code amendment 2022-02; public hearing set for Feb 22
• Discussed property maintenance code update 2022-01; further research requested

City Council

The council will review second readings for property maintenance codes and walking path lighting at Torok Center. Additionally, several resolutions are up for first reading, including agreements with the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission and Oriana House, Inc. A public hearing for land use changes is scheduled for February 22.

• Approval of Diamond Shores Allotment #6 final plat
• Lease agreement for a John Deere hybrid diesel mower for Raintree Golf and Event Center
• Contract award to Abbott Electric, Inc. for Torok Center walking path lighting
• Agreement with Summit County Public Defender’s Commission
• Ordinance amending city land use and parking requirements

The City Council approved the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes and the December 2021 financial statement, subject to audit, both unanimously. It also adopted a resolution authorizing payment of past-due invoices for fire division preventative maintenance, bypassing the three-reading rule. Several other items were introduced on first reading, including agreements for legal defense, community correctional services, prosecutorial services, a mower lease, and the Diamond Shores allotment #6 final plat. No public reports or hearings were held.

• Approved January 11, 2022 council minutes (7-0)
• Approved December 2021 financial statement, subject to audit (7-0)
• Adopted 2022-R01 authorizing payment of past-due fire maintenance invoices (7-0)
• Bypassed three-reading rule for 2022-R01 (7-0)
• Introduced 2022-R04 (Summit County Public Defender agreement) on first reading
• Introduced 2022-R05 (Oriana House community correctional services) on first reading
• Introduced 2022-R06 (Barberton prosecutorial services renewal) on first reading
• Introduced 2022-R07 (John Deere mower lease for Raintree) on first reading

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct site plan reviews for several proposed projects. These include an RV storage facility, a chiropractic health center, The Human Bean, and service buildings.

• Site plan review for Liberty Green RV Storage at 750 Liberty Green Drive
• Conditional use site plan review for Ragon Chiropractic Health Center at 3663 S. Arlington Road
• Site plan review for The Human Bean at 3532 Massillon Road
• Site plan review for Toth Buick/GMC Service Buildings at 3322 S. Arlington Road and 748/758 Moore Road

The Design Review Board approved four site plan reviews: Liberty Green RV Storage, Ragon Chiropractic Health Center, The Human Bean coffee shop, and Toth Buick/GMC Service Buildings. All approvals were unanimous (5-0) and included conditions such as providing landscape plans, dumpster enclosures, and updated photometric plans. The board also approved the January 5, 2022 meeting minutes with one abstention.

• Approved Liberty Green RV Storage site plan (5-0)
• Approved Ragon Chiropractic Health Center site plan with conditions (5-0)
• Approved The Human Bean site plan with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Toth Buick/GMC Service Buildings site plan with conditions (5-0)
• Approved January 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

This special meeting of the Green City Council contains no legislative items or decisions. The agenda is limited to a State of the City address by Mayor Gerard Neugebauer.

• State of the City address by Mayor Gerard Neugebauer

The City Council held a special meeting solely for Mayor Gerard Neugebauer's annual State of the City address, titled 'Embracing a Brighter Future.' No other business was discussed or decided. The meeting adjourned after the address.

• Held special meeting for State of the City address (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 7:40 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several variance requests regarding residential structures and lot standards. These include requests for sheds, garages, and a pole barn, as well as a large-scale townhome development.

• Variance for 223 cluster homes and townhomes at 1296 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd.
• Variance for a 60’ by 30’ pole barn on Heckman Rd.
• Variance for an addition and attached garage on Aldawood Hills Dr.
• Variance for an additional attached garage on Shamokin Dr.
• Variance for a 10’ by 16’ shed on Tricaso Dr.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all six variance requests on the agenda, including a major 223-unit residential development by K. Hovnanian Homes. Each approval was unanimous (4-0) with one abstention in the chairman election. The board also reappointed Robert Incorvati as chairman and Sherry Neubert as vice chairman.

• Reappointed Robert Incorvati as Chairman (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Sherry Neubert as Vice Chairman (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved meeting rules as submitted (4-0)
• Approved variance for shed at 2054 Tricaso Dr. (4-0)
• Approved variance for garage addition at 4240 Aldawood Hills Dr. (4-0)
• Approved variance for attached garage at 164 Shamokin Dr. (4-0)
• Approved variance for shed at 2760 Ontario Rd. (4-0)
• Approved variances for pole barn at 2989 Heckman Rd. (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will elect its 2022 Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda includes a business item for the Diamond Shores subdivision replat at Bayview Terrace and a discussion regarding soccer and lacrosse fields at Green High School.

• Diamond Shores Replat (Bayview Terrace)
• Conditional Use discussion for Green High School Soccer/Lacrosse Field
• Election of 2022 Chair and Vice Chair

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend favorably the Diamond Shores Subdivision Replat, which would remove four houses from the condominium association. The commission also elected Robert Chordar as 2022 Chair and Nora Anderson as Vice Chair, and adopted its Rules and Procedures. A discussion item on a proposed Green High School soccer/lacrosse field was held with no formal action taken.

• Recommended favorably Diamond Shores Subdivision Replat (6-0)
• Elected Robert Chordar as 2022 Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Nora Anderson as 2022 Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Adopted Rules and Procedures (all in favor)
• Approved December 15, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Committee Meetings

City committees will meet to review zoning changes for 1265 Boettler Road and the final plat for Union Square Phase I. The agenda also includes amended capital appropriations and a grant application for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Rezoning of approximately 79 acres at 1265 Boettler Road to Planned Development
• Final plat approval for Union Square Phase I
• Amended 2022 Annual Capital Appropriations
• Liquor license renewal for Speedway LLC at 3535 Massillon Rd.
• Grant application for EV charging stations at Central Administration Building

The committee meetings were largely preparatory, with no final votes taken. Committees reviewed the amended 2022 capital appropriations, discussed amendments to increase Kreighbaum Park funding, and reviewed the Union Square Phase I final plat and the Pulte rezoning at 1265 Boettler Road. A liquor license renewal for Speedway was also reviewed. All items are scheduled for action at the regular meeting.

• Approved December 14, 2021 committee minutes (5-0, Noble abstained)
• Reviewed amended 2022 capital appropriations; amendment to increase Kreighbaum Park allocation suggested for regular meeting
• Reviewed Union Square Phase I final plat; motion to approve expected at regular meeting
• Reviewed Pulte rezoning at 1265 Boettler Road; motion to approve expected at regular meeting
• Reviewed Speedway liquor license renewal; motion to approve expected at regular meeting
• Reviewed first reading of resolution to apply for diesel mitigation grant for EV charging stations

City Council

The council is reviewing a rezoning request for a 79-acre planned development at 1265 Boettler Road. Other items include a grant application for electric vehicle charging stations and updates to the property maintenance code. The meeting also addresses capital appropriations and liquor license renewals.

• Rezoning of 79 acres at 1265 Boettler Road to Planned Development
• Contract award to Abbott Electric, Inc. for Torok Center walking path lighting
• Grant application for electric vehicle charging stations at the Administration Building
• Liquor license renewal for Speedway LLC at 3535 Massillon Rd
• Amendment to the 2022 annual capital appropriations

The City Council approved the 2022 annual capital appropriations resolution, amended to add $50,000 to the Kreighbaum Park appropriation (total $75,000), while a motion to reduce Kleckner Park funding from $700,000 to $200,000 failed. Council also adopted resolutions for fire department past-due invoices, a lighting contract for the Torok Center walking path, and a grant application for EV charging stations. Additionally, the council approved the Union Square Phase I final plat and a zoning change for 79 acres at 1265 Boettler Road to planned development.

• Adopted 2022 capital appropriations with $50K added to Kreighbaum Park (7-0)
• Failed to reduce Kleckner Park appropriation to $200K (1-6)
• Adopted resolution for fire dept. past-due invoices (7-0)
• Awarded contract to Abbott Electric for Torok Center lighting (7-0)
• Authorized grant application for EV charging stations (7-0)
• Approved Union Square Phase I final plat (7-0)
• Rezoned 1265 Boettler Rd from R-1 to PD for Pulte development (7-0)
• Confirmed Mike Burch to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold an organizational meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also conduct a site plan review for Liberty Green RV Storage.

• Site plan review for Liberty Green RV Storage
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board held its organizational meeting, electing John Dodovich as Chair and C. McMahan as Vice Chair, and approved its rules and procedures. The board tabled the site plan review for the Liberty Green RV Storage project at 750 Liberty Green Drive, allowing the owner to revise plans to address concerns about riparian setbacks, building materials, and site access. The motion to table passed 4-0.

• Elected John Dodovich as 2022 Chair (all in favor)
• Elected C. McMahan as 2022 Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Approved and adopted Rules and Procedures (all in favor)
• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled Liberty Green RV Storage site plan review (4-0)

City Council

This is an organizational meeting for the Green City Council consisting of procedural items. The agenda includes swearing in new ward representatives and electing council leadership.

• Swearing in of Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 4 members
• Election of Council President
• Election of Vice President
• Adoption of Council Rules

The Green City Council held its organizational meeting, swearing in new members and electing officers. Dave France was elected Council President and Clark DeVitis was elected Vice President, both unanimously. The council also adopted its rules of procedure. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected Dave France as 2022 Council President (unanimous)
• Elected Clark DeVitis as 2022 Vice President (unanimous)
• Adopted Council Rules & Procedure (unanimous)