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Monday, January 23, 2012

38th Year funding - Orientation Session

The Community Development Agency will be holding an orientation meeting for the application process of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Partnership Program (HOME) for the upcomming FY 12-13 (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013).  The meeting will be held January 27th at 10:00 am in the Covelli Centre Community Room 229 E. Front St.  The meeting will be to familerize potential applicants of the process and answer questions.  Applications for funding will be made available at the meeting and attendance is strongly encouraged by all that intend to seek funding.  Completed applications will be due in the CDA office no later than 2:00 pm, Monday, February 27, 2012.     

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Monthly Meeting Updates: November 2011


This month the Board Of Zoning Appeals, City Planning Commission, and the Design Review Committee have met to discuss new business that has been brought before them:

Board Of Zoning Appeals
(Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.)

CASE NO. 11-12 Appeal by Graigh Snovak for a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet; to build a storage shed. The property in question is located at 2918 Mahoning Avenue in a B-2 General Business Zoning District. Approve.

CASE NO. 11-13 Appeal by the Mary Ann Ginn for the Notice for Violation-Storage of the Recreational Vehicle, dated October 7, 2011 Section 79.02 of the City of Youngstown Zoning Ordinance. The Property in question is located at 327 Redondo Road in an R-12, Single-Family Residential Zoning district. Deny.


Planning Commission
(Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.)

REF NO. 15-11 Request by Newport ridge Management for waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 foot radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is an internet café. The property in question is located at 3408 Canfield Road in a B-3, Community Business zoning District.Approved.


Attended: Sasho, Pignatelli, Farris, McMahon, Lev




Design Review Committee


(Tuesday, November, 1, 2011 9:00 a.m.)


Case No. DRC 11-25 Proposal by Ohio One Corporation for installation of a bike rack. Approved.




Attended: D’avignon, Shasho, Kidd, DeFrance, Rogers



 Paper copies of the official meeting agendas can be requested from the City Planning Department, located at 9 W. Front St., 3rd Floor, Suite 315.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Public Input Meeting: November 28th!





The City of Youngstown will be holding a Public Input Meeting next Monday to discuss Module 2 of the redevelopment code with the public. This will be an opportunity to express comments and concerns over the general provisions, development standards and review procedures over Module 2 of the redevelopment code.


The draft is currently available online.



Monday, November 28, 20ll
6:00 pm
Trinity United Methodist Church
30 W. Front St.


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Free Leaf Composting!



The City of Youngstown is offering leaf composting that is free to all Youngstown residents. The program, which started on October 3rd, is providing free leaf bags while supplies last! Curbside pickup will be provided to those who want to participate!
 

If you are interested, please pick up free leaf bags at the center Litter Control & Recycling.  The schedule for leaf bag pick up depends on which side of town you reside. 


Southside
Wednesday, November 2
Wednesday November 16
Wednesday, November 30
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, December 3

Northside
Tuesday, November 15
Tuesday, November 29
Friday, November 18
Friday, December 2

Eastside
 Sunday, November 13
Sunday, November 27
Tuesday, November 15
Tuesday, November 29

Westside
Sunday, November 6
Sunday, November 20
Wednesday, November 9
Wednesday, November 23


Help keep leaves out of landfills! For more information, see the City of Youngstown website, or contact us at:
330-744-7526,
recycle@cityofyoungstownoh.com
Hours Available: Monday- Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Friday, October 28, 2011

Monthly Meeting Updates: October 2011


This month the Board Of Zoning Appeals, City Planning Commission, and the Design Review Committee have met to discuss new business that has been brought before them:

Board Of Zoning Appeals
(Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.)

  • No new business on the agenda.

Planning Commission
(Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.)

REF NO. 14-11 Request by Gurpreet Singh for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 foot radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use is for a liquor permit. The property in question of regulated use is for a liquor permit. The property in question is located at 2637 Glenwood Avenue in an INS, Institutional Zoning District. Recommend Deny

CASE NO. 11-11 Appeal by Teed Wafle the Notice of violation-Use Not Permitted, dated September 14, 2011 Article IV, Section 2 of the City of Youngstown Zoning Ordinance. The property in question is located at 311 Gypsy Lane, being used as a rooming and boarding house but is zoned R-20, Single-Family Residential. Denied




Attended: Anthony Farris, Chuck Sasho, Irving Lev
Did not attend: Mayor Sammorone

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.)

Case No. DRC 11-21: Proposal by Tony Armeni for placement of bike rack scrulptures. The property in question is located at northwest corner of Federal Street and Wick Avenue.  Approved

Case No. DRC 11-22: Proposal by Denise Powell for vinyl siding. The property in question is located at 25 Federal Plaza. Approved


Attended: Chuck Shasho, Summer Barker, Phil Kidd, John DeFrance
Did not attend: Justin Rogers


Design Review Special Meeting
Case No. DRC 11-23 Proposal by Denise Powell for vinyl siding. The property in question is located at 25 Federal Plaza. Approved

Case No. DRC 11-24: Proposal by Anita Lin, Paramount Project for a 4’ X 38’ banner with grommets to be secured to the façade of the Paramount Theater. The property in question is located at the corner of W. Federal and Hazel Street.

Attended: Chuck Shasho, Summer Barker, Phil Kidd, John DeFrance, Justin Rogers
Did not attend:


 Paper copies of the official meeting agendas can be requested from the City Planning Department, located at 9 W. Front St., 3rd Floor, Suite 315.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Redevelopment Code Meeting Update!


The City of Youngstown hosted a review meeting at the Stambaugh Auditorium Ballroom October 4th. The meeting, with nearly 200 people in attendance, was set up to discuss the draft of the much needed redevelopment code. The module 1 draft has taken in considerations of public input.

The meeting was held to discuss the possible outcomes of the draft and for concerned citizens to voice their opinions and concerns.  

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Monthly Meeting Updates: September 2011




This month the Board Of Zoning Appeals, City Planning Commission, and the Design Review Committee have met to discuss new business that has been brought before them:

Board Of Zoning Appeals
(Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.)

  • No new business on the agenda.

Planning Commission
(Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.)

Case NO. 11-09 Appeal by Susan Sparks for a Variance to increase the maximum size of an accessory building from 770 square feet to 1,000 square feet; to build a garage. The property in question is located at 3212 Powers Way in an R-7.2, single family zoning district. Approved.

Case NO. 11-10 Appeal by Robert Wire for a variance to increase the maximum size on an accessory building from from 770 square feet to 960 square feet; to build a garage. The property in question is located at 3581 Susan Circle in an R-12 single family zoning district. Approved.

Attended: Anthony Farris, Chuck Shashko, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev, Heather McMahon, Mayor Sammarone

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, Sept 6, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.)


Case No. DRC 11-19: Proposal by Tony Armeni for placement of bike rack sculptures. The property in question is located at 275 W. Federal, Corner of W. Federal & S. Chestnut Street. Approved.





Attended: Justin Rodgers, Phil Kidd, Summer Baker, Charles Sahsho, John DeFrance

 Paper copies of the official meeting agendas can be requested from the City Planning Department, located at 9 W. Front St., 3rd Floor, Suite 315.