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.