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.