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.

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.

Free Leaf Composting!

The City of Youngstown is offering leaf composting that is free to all Youngstown residents. The program, which started on October 3^rd, 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

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.

Redevelopment Code Meeting Update!

The City of Youngstown hosted a review meeting at the Stambaugh Auditorium Ballroom October 4^th. 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.  

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.

Redevelopment Code Meeting!

From July 11^th through August 4^th, the City of Youngstowncompleted twelve public input meetings to discuss code issues and future land use in the city. A draft of the first module of the redevelopment code is available for public review. The City of Youngstown will conduct a public review meeting where the consultants will present the draft. This is an opportunity to ensure that we have taken the comments and concerns from our residents into account. The City invites you and those in the community to attend a follow up meeting to the ones held over the summer. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to directly shape the future development in the City. If you want aspects of the City improved, this is your chance.

I hope you will be able to attend this meeting scheduled for October 4^th, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the Stambaugh Auditorium Ballroom, 1000 Fifth Avenue.

Come on October 4^th and get involved in shaping the future of development in Youngstown.

You can find out more information about the draft on our website: www.cityofyoungstownoh.org

Neighborhood Profile Update: Garden District Neighborhood Profile updated!

The neighborhood profile for the Garden District has been updated. The profile before had the general outline of information for the Garden District. It now has more information regarding the neighborhood, including photos.

Monthly Meeting Updates: August 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, August 2, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.)

• No new business on the agenda.

Planning Commission
(Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.)

REF NO. 12-11 Request by Sweet Jenny Land Company for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 foot radius of another regulated use to be established is an art gallery and tattoo salon. The property in question is located 217 West federal Street in a B-1 Central Business Zoning District. Approved

REF NO. 13-11 Request by Kimberly L. Lucarell for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 foot radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is a used furniture and appliance store. The property in question is located at 3917 Market Street in a B-2, General Business Zoning District.




Attended: Chuck Shashko, Jason Rupe, Phil Kidd, Justin Rogers, John DeFrance
Did not attend:

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.)

Case No. DRC 11-19: Proposal by Tomisino Pizza for a façade. The property in question is located at 103 West Federal Street. Approved

Case No. DRC 11-17: Proposal by Arjay Construction Company Inc., for a new store front. The property in question is located at 110 West Federal Street. Defer

Case No. DRC 11-15: Proposal BY Al Adi for garage doors in front of the store. The Property in question is located at 116 W. Federal. Approved

Attended: Chuck Shasho, Summer Barker, Phil Kidd, Justin Rodgers, John DeFrance.
Did not attend: Jason Rupe.

 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.

Neighborhood Updates: Brier Hill Profile Posted!

The Neighborhood of Brier Hill has been added to the Neighborhoods section of the City of Youngstown website.

As part of the Youngstown 2010 plan, each neighborhood in the City of Youngstown will have it's own neighborhood profile on the City of Youngstown website. This is an effort to foster a better understanding of each neighborhood in the greater Youngstown area.


Brier Hill is a historical neighborhood on the North side of Youngstown. It was home to many steel workers during the humble beginnings of Youngstown. You can view the Brier Hill profile, as well as many other neighborhood profiles, here.

Neighborhood Redevelopment Code Meetings.

From July 11^th through August 4^th, the City of Youngstown completed eleven public input meetings to discuss code issues and future land use in the city.  Clarion Associates of Denver, Colorado was hired to create a modern, efficient and innovative code for the city. The meetings were intended to get valuable public input for the consultants to incorporate in the new zoning code.  

 Zoning is a tool to safeguard public health, by requiring developments to adhere to certain standards, shape the form, location and intensity by which development takes place, restrict incompatible or undesirable uses, and a tool to implement a comprehensive land use plan.

One resident, after participating in a meeting, comment  “ Just want to tell you how impressed I was at the organization and process of the North side meeting tonight at Wick Park......having pre-selected and prepared facilitators at each table made all the difference in the world.  I haven't been so energized and optimistic at a meeting for a long time.  Kudos to all the planners”

The meetings were overall well received, resulting in an attendance of nearly 300 people total at the discussions.   

For more information on the redevelopment code, visit the website.

Monthly Meeting Updates: July 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, July 19 1:30, 2011 @ 1:30pm)

• No new business on the agenda

Planning Commission
(Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:30pm)

REF NO. 11-11  George Smith submitted a request for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500ft radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is a second hand store.  The property in question is located at 3215 South Ave. in a B-2, General Business Zoning District. Approved

Continued Business

REF NO. 06-11  John Christopher, Internet Palace, LLC submitted a request for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500ft radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is a internet cafe.  The property in question is located at 2904 McCartney Road Room 16 in a B-3, Community Business Zoning District.  Approved

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev, Heather McMahon
Did not attend: Iris Guglucello


Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:00am)

Continued Business

Case No. DRC 11-09  Mahoning Lighting & Maintenance submitted a proposal to install one channel letter wall sign and awning.  The property in question is located at 131 Lincoln Ave.  Approved 

New Business


Case No. DRC 11-11  Ryan Grass/City Architecture submitted a proposal for 120 rental units configured in 22 buildings.  Each building consist of 5-6 units and a mix of one and two stories.  The development will be complete with private roads, utilities, playgrounds, community gardens, service facilities, and community building.  The property in question is located on Griffith, Martin Luther King, and Madison Ave.  Approved

Case No. DRC 11-10  Paul J. Ricciuti, FAIA (BSHM Architects) submitted a proposal to renovate the Harry Burt Building.  The property in question is located at 325 West Federal Street.  Approved

Attended:Ray DeCarlo, John DeFrance, Summer Barker, Phill Kidd
Did not attend: Jason Rupe


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.

Zoning And Redevelopment Code Updates

Last week the City of Youngstown began the 11 neighborhood zoning meetings with the Salt Springs, Steelton, Lincoln Knolls, Brownlee Woods, Buckeye Plat, and Lansingville neighborhoods.  During these meetings citizens worked in small groups and suggested zoning improvements in their neighborhoods. The City of Youngstown has begun the process to undertake the task of restructuring the Redevelopment Code. The newly developed code will outline the land-use goals, as part of the Youngstown 2010 plan.  The citizens whom are involved in these meeting will have the opportunity to develop the future land use plan for their neighborhoods and the City of Youngstown.

There are seven Neighborhood Zoning Meetings left. If you live in any of the neighborhoods listed below, make sure that you attend to take advantage of the opportunity to make an impact on your community. If you don't know what neighborhood or cluster you live in click on map.

Meeting Date/Time              Cluster Number and Neighborhood                            

7/19  6:30-8:00 pm             #5 Erie, FLint Hill, Lower Gibson,Oak Hill,Warren.                                                                                                    At the Oak Hill Renaissance Center, 345 Oak Hill

 7/21  6-7:30 pm                 #8 East High, East Side, Hazelton                                                                                                                                    At the East High School, 474 Bennington Avenues

7/25 7-8:30 pm                 #3 Belle Vista, Schenley                                                                                                                                                 At  the Millcreek Davis Center, 123 McKinney Ave.

7/26   6-7:30 pm                #6 Cottage Grove, Idora, Newport, Pleasant Grove                                                                                               At  Newport Branch Library, 3730 Market St.

7/28  6-7:30 pm                 #10 Landsdowne, McGuffy Heights                                                                                                                        At the Assoc. Neighborhood Centers,  McGuffey  Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road

8/1  6-7:30 pm                   #11 Arlington, Downtown, Mahoning Commons                                                                                                                  Riverbend, Smoky Hollow, YSU                                                                                                                                    At the Trinity United Methodist Church 30W. Front Street

8/4 6-7:30 pm           #1 Brier Hill, North Heights, Wick Park                                                                                                                            At the Wick Park Recreation Center, 260 Park Ave. 

WE NEED YOUR INPUT TO MAKE YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE!

Bicycling in Youngstown

The summer months provide the perfect weather for bicycling in Youngstown. Compared to other parts of the States, Youngstown is blessed with particularly mild weather. Take advantage of this gorgeous weather by cycling around your hometown. The City of Youngstown has information included on their website for safe routes, trails and other information needed for cycling safety in the city.

The scenery in Youngstown is a mix of lush, green gardens and neighborhoods in a rusty landscape make Youngstown an interesting yet aesthetically pleasing area. Get to know Youngstown by cycling throughout the city. MillCreek Metro Parks is yet another wonderful way for one to take in the landscape of Youngstown. MillCreek has plenty of trails to take advantage of, many of which are listed on their website. The cycling organization, Out-Spokin’ Wheelman of Ohio, have information listed on their website including tips, riding schedule, sponsors and Bike maps in Youngstown.

This summer bike racks will be installed at various points around the city. Updates on the instillation will follow.

KICK-OFF MEETING FOR NEW ZONING REDEVELOPMENT CODE

The City of Youngstown will host a meeting to discuss the kick-off of the new zoning redevelopment code. The current zoning/redevelopment code is plagued with barriers, and in order to implement a code that serves the interests of all the residents of Youngstown, a new system needs to be developed while embracing the guidelines of the Youngstown 2010 plan. The city of Youngstown will collaborate with Clarion Associates of Denver, Colorado to deliver a new, innovative code for zoning and redevelopment code.  This is just the start of many public meeting in which the citizens are giving the opportunity to shape the zoning and redevelopment code in their neighborhood regarding issues such as creative and flexible land and building reuse, urban agriculture,green corridors, and limited service areas.

The meeting will take place June 29th from 7:00-8:00 pm at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front Street, Downtown Youngstown.  More information about this meeting and the upcoming public meetings will be available on the city's website.

Monthly Meeting Updates: June 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, June 21, 2011 @ 1:30pm)

• No new business on the agenda

Planning Commission

(Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:30pm)

REF NO. 06-11  John Christopher, Internet Palace, LLC submitted a request for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 ft radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is an Internet cafe.  The property in question is located at 2904 McCartney Rd Room 16 in a B-3, Community Business Zoning District.  Dismiss applicant did not show

REF NO. 07-11  Bottom Dollar Food Northeast, LLC for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 ft radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is for a beer and wine off- premise license.  The property in question is located at 890 E. Midlothian Blvd in a B-3, Community Business Zoning District.  Recommended approval

REF NO. 08-11  Bottom Dollar Food Northeast, LLC for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 ft radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is for a beer and wine off- premise license.  The property in question is located on Glenwood, City lot number 24495, in a B-2, General Business Zoning District. 

REF NO. 09-11  Bottom Dollar Food Northeast, LLC for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 ft radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is for a beer and wine off- premise license.  The property in question is located at 3377 Mahoning Avenue in a B-2, Central Business Zoning District.

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Iris Guglucello, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev, Mayor Williams
Did not attend: Heather McMahon

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:00am)

Case No. DRC 11-07  Jenkins Sign Company submitted a proposal to fabricate an install one (1) 3' X 12' long single face internally illuminated wall sign extended aluminum with black finish 800 ma. c w h o lamps, flat solar grade lexan.  The property in question is located at 116 W. Federal Street.  Approved

Case No. DRC 11-08  Mahoning Lighting & Maintenance submitted a proposal to install two (2) wall signs.  The property in question is located at 131 Lincoln Ave.  Approved

Case No. DRC 11-09  Charles Penny submitted a proposal for front awning (over door way).  The property in question is located at 15 Federal Street West.  Deferral

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Mayor Williams, Ray DeCarlo, John DeFrance
Did not attend: Jason Rupe, Summer Barker, Phill Kidd

 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.

Farmers Market, Goodness Grows

June 21st marks the official start of the summer season, and with the summer season comes Youngstown’s Downtown Farmers Market. Beginning Tuesday, June 21st, those who are interested can come take advantage of fresh, locally grown produce right here in your community. Not only can you spend this summer selecting fresh, local produce you can also purchase fair trade coffee, recipes and baked goods.


Enjoy local produce from Goodness Grows! Goodness Grows is a local organization aimed to raise awareness of healthful foods and hunger. Goodness Grows provides individuals with the means to grow their own gardens and sell their produce locally with positive and successful results.

You can take advantage of Youngstown’s Farmers Market every Tuesday starting June 21st through October 11th.

Goodness Grows runs June 29th through October 5th.

Neighborhood Updates: Lincoln Knolls and Rocky Ridge.

Neighborhood profiles have been updated and posted for both the Rocky Ridge and Lincoln Knolls neighborhoods.

Part of the City of Youngstown's, 2010 plan was to create neighborhood profiles on each neighborhood in the city to generate familiarity between it's residents throughout Youngstown. Here, you can find information on each neighborhood including the neighborhoods history, housing costs, as well as a neighborhood contact for each area. Visit the City of Youngstown's website, tab to: about Youngstown, then click on "Neighborhoods" where you can find information.

Lincoln Knolls and Rocky Ridge are both prominent residential areas in the greater city of Youngstown, Ohio.Check out their profiles to discover these localities.

Ground Breaking On Global Green Urban Agriculture Project

Friday May 20 soil testing began in the Oak Hill neighborhood on various abandoned city lots.  Youngstown State University (YSU) students Mike Perry, Nate Wilson, and Danni Wilson collected soil samples on these city lots under the supervision of YSU Professor Dr. Felicia Armstrong and assistance from City of Youngstown Planning Fellow Jason Langer.  Pictured to the right, Mike Perry and Jason Langer collect composite soil samples from 6"-10" deep using a soil probe.  This group of researchers were collecting and analyzing soil samples for Global Green USA in partner with the City of Youngstown to see if there is any sort of contamination before any initial plans of planting produce on these lots progress.  Once the soil testing is complete the YSU researchers plan to put test garden plots on these areas to see how the plants grow and further analyze the bio-accessible contaminants on these lots.  The main potential contaminants of concern are likely heavy metals.  Graduate student Mike Perry is using this project as an opportunity for his thesis research.  Global Green plans to use these lots for a large scale urban agriculture project.  More updates and details about Global Greens project will be available upon its progression.

Monthly Meeting Updates: May 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, May 17, 2011 @ 1:30pm)

•  No new business on the agenda

 Planning Commission
(Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 1:30pm)

REF NO. 04-11 ORD-10-132  Authorizing the City of Youngstown to provide for the vacation of: Wolf Street F.K.A Broad Alley (20'R/W) from existing of right-of-way line Alpine Street, approximately 308 feet south to the southwest property line of city lot number 62233 and the north property line of part of out lot number 546.  Recommended Approval

REF NO. 05-11  The undersigned, in accordance with Section 723.06 of the Ohio Revised Code, does hereby give consent to the Vacation of an irregular shaped part of Park Avenue; as prayed for on petition; pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 723.04 and 723.06, and subject to any public utility, whether owned privately or by any governmental authority pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 723.041, as prayed for on petition an irregular shaped part of Park Avenue (55 foot R/W), starting at a point on the north right-of-way line of Park Avenue which is 101.49 feet west of the southeast property line of city lot number 614173 to the southeast corner of the irregular shaped tract of land; thence 38.48' x 80.00' x 38.48' x 140.00' +/- to the point of beginning.  First dedicated for right-of-way purposes through plat volume 66, page180, recorded, October 23, 1974, shown on attached exhibit "A", and as prayed for petition, pursuant Ohio Revised Code 723.04 and 723.06 and subject to any public utility, whether owned privately or by any governmental authority pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 723.041. Recommended Approval
Continued Business

REF NO. 03-11  Fidaa Musleh submitted a request for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 foot radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established is a convenient store.  The property in question is located at 116 Federal Plaza West in a B-1, Central Business Zoning District. Recommended Approval

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Iris Guglucello, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev
Did not attend: Heather McMahon

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 9:00am)

Case No. DRC 11-05  Victor Mejia submitted a proposal for (1) installation of two, 2 x 8 banners at each end of the building; (2) install two 24" x 6'3" x 6" Led scrolling signage on front entry sanctuary.  The property in question is located at 30 West Front Street, Trinity United Methodist Church.  Approved

Case No. DRC 11-06  Huntington Bank submitted a proposal to replace canopy sign, entrance sign, and corner sign.  Approved

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Summer Barker, Bill D'Avignon, Justin Rogers
Did not attend: Jason Rupe, John DeFrance, Phill Kidd

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.

Population Distribution by Ward from 1990-2011

The recent available results of the 2010 Census show Youngstown's continually shrinking population to stand just short of 67,000 residents, which is down nearly 30% from the 1990 population of 95,706.  It is well known that Youngstown is a shrinking city, but what about the distribution of its population through the city's 7 wards, or which parts of the city is experiencing the majority of the population loss.

The following map shows the location of the 7 wards within the city

 The following chart show the population distribution by ward from 1990-2010

Ward 4 has lost the least amount of residents over all since 1990, making ward 4 the highest and most consistently populated ward since 1990.  The least populated ward from 1990-2000 was ward 1.  Since the 2010 Census data has become available the least populated ward is now ward 6, which has experienced a 45% population loss since 1990.  Wards 2, 3, and 5 have also experienced a population loss slightly above the city average loss of 30% since 1990.  Wards 1, 4, and 7 have experienced a loss below the city average of 30% loss since 1990. 

Monthly Meeting Updates: April 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, April 19, 2011 @ 1:45pm)

Continued Business


CASE NO. 10-11:  CT Group Homes submitted an appeal to request a review of the non-conforming status of 1406 Fifth Ave as a group home; to approve a waiver to re-establish a group home within a 2,000 ft radius of another group home.  The property in question is zoned R-A, Residence Apartment. Recommended Approval.

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Iris Guglucello, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev
Did not attend: Heather McMahon

Planning Commission
(Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 1:30pm)

REF NO. 03-11 Fidaa Musleh requested for a waiver to establish a regulated use within a 500 foot radius of another regulated use; description of regulated use to be established as a convenient store.  The property in question is located at 116 Federal Plaza West in a B1, Central Business Zoning District.Recommended Denial.

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Iris Guglucello, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev
Did not attend: Heather McMahon

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 9:00am)

CASE No. DRC 11-03: Proposal by City Architecture, for renovation/adaptive reuse of vacant office building for mixed use.  Upper floors shall be residential with 40 student apts. on floors 2-6.  Ground floor will include 4300s.f of leasable retail space in addition to the entrance and support spaces for residential use.  The property in question is located at 112 West Commerce Street, the Erie Terminal Building. Approval.

Case No. DRC 11-04: Proposal by Tony Aimini & Charles Hughes, for sculpted bike racks downtown. Approval.
 
Attended: Chuck Sasho, Summer Barker, Bill D'Avignon, Justin Rogers, John DeFrance, Phill Kidd
Did not attend: Jason Rupe

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.

Monthly Meeting Updates: March 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, March 15, 2011 @ 1:30pm)


CASE NO. 11-03: Appeal by Bottom Dollar Food Northeast, LLC for a variance to reduce the parking space requirements from 182 to 73 spaces.  The property in question is located on Glenwood and Indianola Ave. in a B-2, General Business Zoning District.  Approval Granted


CASE NO. 11-04:  Appeal by Richard Yankel for a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 18.2 feet to allow for a dinning room addition.  The property in question is located at 1733 E Midlothian Blvd in a R-7.2, Single Family Residential Zoning District.  Approval Denied  

Continued Business

CASE NO. 11-01:  Joseph M. Sabatini submitted an appeal for zoning inspector's decision to revoke a zoning permit issued on 12/15/10, for an Internet Game Cafe'.  The property in question is located at 840 E Midlothian Blvd in a B-3, Community Business Zoning District. Deferred

CASE NO. 10-11:  CT Group Homes submitted an appeal to request a review of the non-conforming status of 1406 Fifth Ave as a group home; to approve a waiver to re-establish a group home within a 2,000 ft radius of another group home.  The property in question is zoned R-A, Residence Apartment.  Approval Denied

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Iris Guglucello, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev, Heather McMahon
Did not attend: Jason Roller

Planning Commission
(Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 2:00pm)

REF NO. 02-11 ORD-11-53:  "Amending Section 709.04 (a) spacing requirements for regulated uses, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Youngstown, as more fully defined herein; and providing that this Ordinance shall be an emergency measure if it receives the affirmative vote of six of the members of council; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law."  Recommended Approval 

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Iris Guglucello, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev, Heather McMahon
Did not attend: Jason Roller

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 9:00am)

• No new business on the agenda
  

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.

Monthly Meeting Updates: February 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, February 15, 2011 @ 1:30pm)


CASE NO. 11-02: B.J. Alan Company submitted an appeal for a request a total wall sign square footage that is 12.66% of the facade, instead of 10% of the facade square footage;  requesting a variance from 120 square feet to 204 square feet and also the ability to angle the two sides from 90 degrees to 71 degrees, forming a triangular footprint instead of two parallel sides;  requesting a height variance from 30 feet to 34 feet.  The property in question is located at 1260 Meridian Road in a I-L, Industrial Limited Zoning District.  Approval Granted.


Continued Business

CASE NO. 11-01:  Joseph M. Sabatini submitted an appeal for zoning inspector's decision to revoke a zoning permit issued on 12/15/10, for an Internet Game Cafe'.  The property in question is located at 840 E Midlothian Blvd in a B-3, Community Business Zoning District. In Review.

CASE NO. 10-11:  CT Group Homes submitted an appeal to request a review of the non-conforming status of 1406 Fifth Ave as a group home; to approve a waiver to re-establish a group home within a 2,000 ft radius of another group home.  The property in question is zoned R-A, Residence Apartment.  In Review.

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Iris Guglucello, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev, Heather McMahon
Did not attend: Jason Roller

Planning Commission
(Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 2:15pm)

REF NO. 01-11 ORD-10-384:  Request to change the zoning classification of the property located on Vestal Rd, city lot number 32071 and 32070, currently zoned R-5.5, 1 & 2 Family Residential to B-2, General Business.  The property in question is located at 3111 Vestal Rd.  Recommended Denial.

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Iris Guglucello, Angelo Pignatelli, Irving Lev, Heather McMahon

Did not attend: Jason Roller

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 9:00am)

CASE NO. DRC 11-01:  Isaac Lewin proposed to add steel bars to exterior of granite panel facade.  The property in question is located at 20 Federal Plaza West.  No Quorum.

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2011

The City of Youngstown Community Development Agency (CDA) will be holding a series of meetings regarding the City of Youngstown's One Year  Action Plan to be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The estimated amount that Youngstown is to receive from HUD is 5 million dollars.  The Community Development Agency is encouraging all interested citizens to attend one of the 4 meetings to give valuable input on the allocations of these funds.  Complaints will not be addressed at these meetings, they will mainly focus on the allocating resources within the plan.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 6:00 pm

Jewish Community Center, 2nd Floor, Board Room

505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio

Thursday, February 3, 20l1, 6:00 pm
O.C.C.H.A.
3660 Shirley Road, Youngstown, Ohio

Tuesday, February 8, 20l1, 7:00 pm
I.T.A.M.
115 S. Meridian Rd, Youngstown, Ohio

Thursday, February 10, 20l1, 6:00 pm
Associated Neighborhood Center, Auditorium
1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, Ohio

An orientation session will be held Friday Feb.18,  2011, 10am at 

Covelli Centre

Community Room
229 E. Front Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

Applications will be available at this meeting for the 37th Year Community Development Funds.  All applicants are strongly recommended to attend.  The meeting is to help and facilitate the proper completion of the applications as well familiarize potential applicants with the process.  Funding priorities include: Housing; Public Services; Public Facilities; Youth Services; Senior Services; “Anti-Crime Infrastructure Planning”; Economic Development.  Only proposals consistent with the Youngstown 2010 Plan will be considered.

 Completed applications must be received in the CDA office no later than Friday, March 18, 2011 by 2:00 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

For more information on either topic call the Community Development Agency at (330)-744-0854.

Monthly Meeting Updates: January 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, January 18, 2011 @ 1:30pm)

CASE NO. 11-01  Joseph M. Sabatini submitted an appeal for zoning inspector's decision to revoke a zoning permit issued on 12/15/10, for an Internet Game Cafe'.  The property in question is located at 840 E Midlothian Blvd in a B-3, Community Business Zoning District.  No Quorum

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Irving Lev, Angelo Pignatelli
Did Not Attend:  Heather McMahon, Iris Guglucello, Jason Roller

Planning Commission
(Tuesday, January 18, 2010 @ 2:30pm)

REF NO. 01-11 ORD-10-384  Request to change the zoning classification of the property located on Vestal Rd, city lot number 32071 and 32070, currently zoned R-5.5, 1 & 2 Family Residential to B-2, General Business.  The property in question is located at 3111 Vestal Rd.. No Quorum

Continued Business
CASE NO. 10-11  CT Group Homes submitted an appeal to request a review of the non-conforming status of 1406 Fifth Ave as a group home; to approve a waiver to re-establish a group home within a 2,000 ft radius of another group home.  The property in question is zoned R-A, Residence Apartment. No Quorum

Attended: Chuck Sasho, Irving Lev, Angelo Pignatelli
Did Not Attend:  Heather McMahon, Iris Guglucello, Jason Roller

Design Review Committee
(Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 9:00am)

• There was no new business on the agenda

 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.

Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Update!

 Brownlee Woods is an elegant family oriented neighborhood located in Youngstown's south side.  Just recently the neighborhood received a way to express these key virtues to interested parties.  Under the Youngstown 2010 Plan every Youngstown neighborhood would receive a neighborhood profile on the City Of Youngstown Website.  The Brownlee Woods Profile, along with other neighborhood profiles, can be found by going to the city's website under the about tab, then click on the neighborhoods tab, and finally on Brownlee Woods.

Brownlee Woods also gets a new look with brand new custom street signs.  The City of Youngstown and the Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association believes that these are unique street signs that the neighborhood residence can take pride in.  The Brownlee Woods signs are to be scheduled to be put up shortly.