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.