04/04/2023 Meeting Minutes P.H. - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED APRIL 4, 2023 Present: Council President Brossard, Council Members Gilchrist, Glassburn, Hemann, Limpert, Madden, Scarl and Williamson Also Present: Mayor Jones, Director of Finance Copfer, Director of Law Gareau, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Director of Safety Scofield, Director of Human Resources Kidd, Special Assistant to the Mayor. President Brossard called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m. ISSUE: Ordinance 2023-18. An Ordinance Amending Section 1118.13 of the Planning and Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted entitled, "Offices and Services", in order to limit the location of specified uses. President Brossard reminded Council that during a Public Hearing the goal is to hear concerns and issues from the audience. The Economic and Community Development Director was asked to provide a brief summary. Director Upton stated the Ordinance places an additional requirement on the conditional use for smoke shops, hookah, body branding, drug Paraphernalia and e - cigarette shops. Chapter 1118.13 imposes two existing conditions by which one must meet in order to secure a conditional use permit under the code. One is a limit of 3,000 feet, measured lot line to lot line from any like use, the second of which indicates that one must be in a shopping center that is at least 30,000 sq. feet, in the aggregate or larger. The legislation places an additional condition of 2,500 feet from the nearest school, playground, daycare facility, religious institution or public park. The Administration feels these uses are incompatible, wherein it is not acceptable for individuals to buy synthetic marijuana products and/or use them near playgrounds, schools, daycare facilities or religious institutions. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jim Burns North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce Mr. Burns stated the North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce does not disagree with the types of restrictions, but rather the restrictions themselves. He stated that they do not believe there is anywhere in the City wherein a business such as these can operate. He disagreed with the lot line to lot line measurement statement, noting it should be door to door. They would like to see the distances lessened.