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!

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.