Fairlawn public meetings in 2024

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Fairlawn Board of Zoning and Building Appeals has cancelled its December 19, 2024 regular meeting because there is no new business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new business
• Next regular meeting set for January 16, 2025

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will consider adopting a natural gas aggregation program plan, establishing a reconciliation budget for 2024 and a temporary budget for 2025, and amending the city's wage and salary plan. The council will also vote on several reappointments to city boards, including the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals and the Residential Housing Assistance Board.

• Ordinance 2024-076: Adopting a Natural Gas Aggregation Program Plan (public hearings Jan. 21 and Feb. 3, 2025)
• Ordinance 2024-067: Establishing a Reconciliation Budget for 2024 (Exhibit A shows $21,080,451.40 General Fund)
• Ordinance 2024-068: Establishing a Temporary Budget for 2025
• Ordinance 2024-069: Amending the Wage and Salary Plan
• Resolutions 2024-081 through 2024-086: Reappointing members to the Real Property Maintenance Board, Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, Environmental Service Commission, Residential Housing Assistance Board, and Local Board of Tax Review

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will hold a regular meeting to introduce new legislation, including an ordinance to adopt a Natural Gas Aggregation Program Plan. Several resolutions confirming reappointments to city boards are also on the agenda. The council will receive committee reports on pending legislation such as the 2024 reconciliation budget, the 2025 temporary budget, and an amendment to the wage and salary plan. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2024-076 adopting the City of Fairlawn Natural Gas Aggregation Program Plan
• Resolutions 2024-081 through 2024-085 confirming reappointments to various boards
• Ordinance 2024-067 establishing a 2024 reconciliation budget
• Ordinance 2024-068 establishing a temporary budget for 2025
• Ordinance 2024-069 amending the wage and salary plan

Planning Commission

The December 12, 2024 Fairlawn Planning Commission regular meeting has been cancelled because no new applications were received. The next scheduled meeting is January 9, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new applications

Community Improvement Corporation

The December 12, 2024 meeting was cancelled because there was no new business to come before the Board.

City Council Agenda

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a plan for a natural gas aggregation program. The council is also considering ordinances regarding the 2024 reconciliation budget, the 2025 temporary budget, and updates to the city wage and salary plan.

• Ordinance 2024-076: Natural Gas Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance
• Ordinance 2024-067: 2024 Reconciliation Budget
• Ordinance 2024-068: 2025 Temporary Budget
• Ordinance 2024-069: Amendment to the City of Fairlawn Wage and Salary Plan

City Council Agenda

Fairlawn City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its December 2 meeting, including a proposal to waive employee contributions to health insurance premiums for 2025 if the city selects a new Anthem plan (estimated annual premium $1,664,484). Also on the agenda are adoption of a natural gas aggregation program, appointments to boards, budget adjustments, and authorization for 2025 street repairs.

• Ordinance 2024-080: grants premium holiday for employee health insurance contributions in 2025 if Health Insurance Committee chooses Anthem proposal, with estimated annual premium of $1,664,484
• Ordinance 2024-076: adopts the City of Fairlawn Natural Gas Aggregation Program Plan (public hearings set for Jan. 21 and Feb. 3, 2025)
• Resolution 2024-077: authorizes plans, specs, and bids for 2025 concrete slab replacement, stormwater inlet repairs, and asphalt street repairs
• Resolution 2024-075: reappoints Jacki Lewis to the Park and Recreation Board for a five-year term (2025–2029)
• Ordinance 2024-069: amends the city's wage and salary plan

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole will consider three ordinances: a 2024 reconciliation budget (2024-067), a 2025 temporary budget (2024-068), and an amendment to the city's wage and salary plan declaring an emergency (2024-069). All three were accepted and had first reading on November 18, 2024. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor and law director.

• Ordinance 2024-067: Establishing a reconciliation budget for 2024
• Ordinance 2024-068: Establishing a temporary budget for 2025 and appropriating funds
• Ordinance 2024-069: Amending the wage and salary plan of the City of Fairlawn and declaring an emergency

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Fairlawn Board of Zoning and Building Appeals regular meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, has been cancelled because there is no new business to consider. The next regular meeting is set for December 19, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no new business presented

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review two items related to the Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street. The commission will consider an extension for a previously approved conditional use and a final site plan approval for the full-service car wash facility.

• C2023-018: Request for extension of Conditional Use for Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street
• C2023-019: Request for Final Site Plan approval for Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will hold committee reports on pending legislation including a new employee handbook effective Jan 1, 2025, and a temporary budget for 2025. They will also introduce new legislation authorizing bids for a sanitary sewer relocation at the former Rosemont Country Club and confirm appointments to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.

• Ordinance 2024-061: New city employee handbook effective Jan 1, 2025
• Ordinance 2024-068: Temporary budget and appropriations for 2025
• Ordinance 2024-069: Amendment to wage and salary plan, declared emergency
• Resolution 2024-074: Authorize plans and bids for trunk line sanitary sewer relocation at Rosemont Preserve
• Resolutions 2024-072 & 073: Confirm Christie L. Covington and Benjamin Young to Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider two tabled items for Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street. They will decide on a request for an extension of a conditional use approval and final site plan approval for a full-service car wash. No new business is on the agenda.

• PC2023-018: Request for extension of conditional use for Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street
• PC2023-019: Request for final site plan approval for Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation's November 14, 2024 meeting has been cancelled because there is no new business to discuss. The next scheduled meeting is December 12, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled for November 14, 2024
• Next meeting set for December 12, 2024

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss three ordinances: adopting a new combined employee handbook effective January 1, 2025; amending the Director of Law's duties and compensation; and amending the city's loud noise prohibition. All items have received multiple readings and are being held for passage.

• Ordinance 2024-061: Creating a new City of Fairlawn Employee Handbook effective January 1, 2025, replacing separate full- and part-time handbooks.
• Ordinance 2024-064: Amending Section 234.01 to revise duties and compensation of the Director of Law, effective January 1, 2025, declared an emergency.
• Ordinance 2024-049: Amending Section 648.05 to update the prohibition on loud noises under the General Offenses Code.

City Council Agenda

At this regular meeting, Fairlawn City Council will receive committee reports on several pending ordinances and a resolution. Key items include an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Buckeye Energy Brokers for electric utility deregulation consulting, an ordinance adopting a new combined employee handbook effective January 1, 2025, and an ordinance amending the director of law's duties and compensation. Council will also consider a resolution confirming Denis VanDoros to the Planning Commission for a five-year term.

• Ordinance 2024-059: Authorizing mayor to contract with Buckeye Energy Brokers, Inc. for electric aggregation consulting services, ratifying past services.
• Ordinance 2024-061: Approving a new City of Fairlawn Employee Handbook (full-time & part-time) effective Jan 1, 2025.
• Ordinance 2024-064: Amending Section 234.01 to adjust duties and compensation of the Director of Law, effective Jan 1, 2025.
• Resolution 2024-065: Confirming appointment of Denis VanDoros to the Planning Commission for a term Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2029.
• Ordinance 2024-049: Amending Section 648.05 to revise the prohibition on loud noises (from Public Affairs Committee, previously held).

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss several ordinances, including authorizing an agreement with Buckeye Energy Brokers for electric utility deregulation consulting, approving a new combined employee handbook effective January 2025, amending the law director's duties and compensation, and updating the city's noise ordinance. These items have had readings in previous meetings and may be voted on.

• Ordinance 2024-059: Agreement with Buckeye Energy Brokers for electric aggregation consulting services
• Ordinance 2024-061: New city employee handbook consolidating full-time and part-time handbooks
• Ordinance 2024-064: Amend duties and compensation of Director of Law effective January 2025
• Ordinance 2024-049: Amend Section 648.05 prohibiting loud noises (on hold since October 7)

City Council Agenda

Council will discuss and potentially advance ordinances on an energy conservation report with Leopardo Energy LLC, a tax increment financing district for public improvements, electric aggregation consulting with Buckeye Energy Brokers, a new employee handbook, and a raise for the Director of Law. A noise ordinance amendment is also on the agenda. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Energy conservation report with Leopardo Energy LLC (Ordinance 2024-056)
• Tax increment financing for public improvements on certain parcels (Ordinance 2024-058)
• Electric aggregation consulting with Buckeye Energy Brokers (Ordinance 2024-059)
• New City of Fairlawn Employee Handbook effective Jan 1, 2025 (Ordinance 2024-061)
• Amendment to Director of Law duties and compensation, including pay raise (Ordinance 2024-064)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Fairlawn Board of Zoning and Building Appeals has cancelled its October 17, 2024 regular meeting because there is no new business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new business
• Next regular meeting: November 21, 2024

City Council Agenda

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances proposed by Mayor Sharnsky. These include updates to city employee handbooks and agreements for energy conservation and utility consulting.

• Ordinance 2024-061: Creating a new City of Fairlawn Employee Handbook effective January 1, 2025
• Ordinance 2024-056: Selecting Leopardo Energy LLC for an energy conservation report
• Ordinance 2024-059: Agreement with Buckeye Energy Brokers, Inc. for aggregation consulting services
• Ordinance 2024-058: Establishing a municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund
• Ordinance 2024-057: Amending the Capital Reserve Fund (#336)

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 10, 2024, to discuss two tabled items: a request for an extension of a conditional use and final site plan approval for the Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street. No new business is listed.

• PC2023-018: Extension of conditional use for Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street (Proponent: Greg Seifert)
• PC2023-019: Final site plan approval for Sgt Clean Car Wash at 2919 W. Market Street

Community Improvement Corporation

The October 10, 2024 meeting of the Fairlawn Community Improvement Corporation has been cancelled due to no new business. The next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new business

Residential Housing Assistance Board

The Residential Housing Assistance Board is meeting to review new reimbursement applications for water control device installations. The board will also discuss proposed updates to the application process.

• Reimbursement applications for 465 Pinehurst Drive (Mohamet Sougoufara and Rachel Karash)
• Proposed updates to applications

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will consider a range of legislation, including selecting a vendor for an energy conservation report and entering into a project development agreement with Leopardo Energy LLC, approving a tax increment financing exemption for certain property improvements, and authorizing an agreement with Buckeye Energy Brokers for aggregation consulting services. They will also vote on combining and updating the city employee handbook, confirming appointments to the Summit County Health Board and Local Board of Tax Review, and honoring deceased firefighter Scott M. Manes.

• Selecting Leopardo Energy LLC for an energy conservation report and project development agreement (Ordinance 2024-056)
• Declaring property improvements as public purpose and exempting them from property taxes via tax increment financing (Ordinance 2024-058)
• Authorizing agreement with Buckeye Energy Brokers for electric utility deregulation consulting (Ordinance 2024-059)
• Creating a single City of Fairlawn Employee Handbook effective January 1, 2025 (Ordinance 2024-061)
• Confirming appointments of William Lower I to Summit County Combined General Health District Board and Karen Talbott to Fairlawn Local Board of Tax Review (Resolutions 2024-062 & 2024-063)

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss several proposed ordinances, including selecting Leopardo Energy LLC for an energy conservation report, creating a tax increment financing district for public improvements, amending the capital reserve fund, updating noise and emergency rescue service regulations, and authorizing a Safe Routes for School funding agreement. No final votes are taken at this committee meeting.

• Ordinance 2024-056: Select Leopardo Energy LLC for an energy conservation report and authorize a project development agreement.
• Ordinance 2024-058: Declare certain real property improvements a public purpose, establish a tax increment equivalent fund, and exempt improvements from property taxes.
• Ordinance 2024-057: Amend the Capital Reserve Fund (#336).
• Ordinance 2024-049: Amend Section 648.05 'Loud Noises Prohibited' of the city code.
• Ordinance 2024-052: Authorize the mayor to enter into a Safe Routes for School funding agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

City Council Agenda

City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a proposal to exempt 75% of the increase in assessed value of certain real property from taxation for up to 10 years to fund public infrastructure. The body is also discussing energy conservation and safety agreements.

• Ordinance 2024-058: Tax exemption and service payments for public infrastructure improvements
• Ordinance 2024-056: Selection of Leopardo Energy LLC for an energy conservation report
• Ordinance 2024-052: Safe Routes for School funding agreement with Ohio Department of Transportation
• Ordinance 2024-057: Amendment to the Capital Reserve Fund
• Ordinance 2024-049: Amendment to loud noise prohibitions (Section 648.05)

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The September 19, 2024, meeting of the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals has been cancelled because there is no new business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2024.

City Council Agenda

Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss four ordinances on second reading, including a measure to authorize a Safe Routes for School funding agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation, amendments to the noise prohibition ordinance, updates to emergency rescue service regulations, and changes to council procedural rules. No final votes are expected as these are committee discussions.

• Ordinance 2024-052: Authorizes the mayor to enter into a Safe Routes for School funding agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation
• Ordinance 2024-049: Amends Section 648.05 'Loud Noises Prohibited' in the General Offenses Code
• Ordinance 2024-055: Amends Section 240.11 'Emergency Rescue Service' in the Fire Division chapter
• Ordinance 2024-048: Amends Chapter 220 'Council' in the Administration Code regarding council procedures

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, has been cancelled because no new applications were received. No business will be conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no applications received

Community Improvement Corporation

The September 12, 2024, meeting of the Community Improvement Corporation was cancelled because there was no new business to come before the Board.

City Council Agenda

City Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to the codified ordinances and the designation of a city-wide trick-or-treat night. The body is also discussing adjustments to emergency medical service user fees and the authorization of tax levies.

• Ordinance 2024-055: Adjusts EMS user fees, including Advanced Life Support 2 at $800.00 and transportation at $17.00 per mile
• Resolution 2024-050: Designates Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as 'Trick or Treat' night
• Resolution 2024-053: Accepts budget commission rates and authorizes necessary tax levies
• Resolution 2024-051: Selects Akron Highland Towing, Towing Services LLC dba Johnnys Auto and Truck Towing, and Stan's Towing Company for the city towing list
• Ordinance 2024-052: Authorizes a Safe Routes for School funding agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation

City Council Agenda

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several proposed ordinances to update the city's codified ordinances. These include changes to council administration, audit and review rules, and noise prohibitions.

• Ordinance 2024-044: Updating and revising codified ordinances
• Ordinance 2024-048: Amending Chapter 220 regarding the City Council
• Ordinance 2024-043: Amending Board of Audit and Review rules, including purchases over $1,000.00
• Ordinance 2024-049: Amending Section 648.05 regarding prohibited loud noises

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a 5.74-foot rear yard setback reduction at 3633 Rosemont Blvd., allowing a garage addition to be 24.26 feet from the rear property line. The board will also approve minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request BZA2024-017: 5.74-foot rear yard setback reduction from required 30 feet to permit garage addition at 3633 Rosemont Blvd. (owner: Jane Cironi)

City Council Agenda

City Council will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including a public hearing for a specific property rezoning. The body is also considering a development agreement with Ralaca, LLC and various grant applications for park improvements.

• Public hearing for rezoning 2800 W. Market St. from B-1 Limited Business District to B-2 Retail Business District (Ordinance 2024-039)
• Development agreement between the City of Fairlawn and Ralaca, LLC (Ordinance 2024-045)
• Grant application for a three-season pavilion at Fairlawn Park soccer fields (Resolution 2024-047)
• Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program funding application for Rosemont Preserve (Resolution 2024-046)
• Various appropriations totaling $2,667,376 across all funds (Ordinance 2024-038)

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for conditional use approval in the B-1 District to expand an existing wellness facility, Altitude Social House, onto the third floor at 2841 Riviera Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the July 11, 2024 minutes and routine procedural items. No old business is scheduled.

• Public hearing for conditional use PC2024-023 to expand a previously approved conditional use to the third floor of Altitude Social House at 2841 Riviera Drive
• Proponent: Lasse Knudsen, Gini Real Estate LLC
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 11, 2024

Community Improvement Corporation

The Fairlawn Community Improvement Corporation has cancelled its August 8, 2024 meeting because there is no new business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2024.

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances, including a rezoning request for 2800 W. Market Street from limited to retail business district, a development agreement with RALACA, LLC, and various finance and administrative measures. A public hearing on the rezoning is set for August 12, 2024. The meeting also covers appropriations, amended purchasing rules, and an intergovernmental agreement for job creation and tax revenue sharing.

• Ordinance 2024-039: Rezoning 2800 W. Market St. (parcels #0901409 and #0901410) from B-1 Limited Business to B-2 Retail Business District; public hearing scheduled for 08/12/2024
• Ordinance 2024-045: Authorizing mayor to enter a development agreement with RALACA, LLC, declared an emergency
• Ordinance 2024-038: Authorizing various appropriations
• Ordinance 2024-043: Amending rules for Board of Audit and Review, including contract limits and purchases over $1,000
• Ordinance 2024-036: Amended Summit County intergovernmental agreement for job creation, retention, and tax revenue sharing; declared an emergency

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on four variance requests for ground signs at 25 and 55 Ghent Road, each seeking a 1-foot height increase (to 7 feet) and a 12-square-foot size increase (to 52 square feet). Also on the agenda is a variance request for a 6-foot fence in a corner front yard at 252 Grayling Drive, where the code allows 3 feet. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• BZA2024-012: Request for 1-foot height variance (from 6 ft to 7 ft) for ground sign at 25 Ghent Road
• BZA2024-013: Request for 12-square-foot size variance (from 40 sq ft to 52 sq ft) for ground sign at 25 Ghent Road
• BZA2024-014: Request for 1-foot height variance for ground sign at 55 Ghent Road
• BZA2024-015: Request for 12-square-foot size variance for ground sign at 55 Ghent Road
• BZA2024-016: Request for 3-foot height variance (from 3 ft to 6 ft) for fence at 252 Grayling Drive

City Council Agenda

Fairlawn City Council holds a regular meeting with multiple legislative items. Key actions include a public hearing on a variance for a six-parcel subdivision on Brunsdorph Road, committee reports on ordinances for a natural gas aggregation program, a countywide broadband fiber ring term sheet, a fiber extension contract with The Fishel Company, and a development agreement with Ralaca LLC for a new office building. Council will also consider a rezoning of 2800 W. Market Street from B-1 Limited Business to B-2 Retail Business District.

• Public hearing on variance for six-parcel subdivision on Brunsdorph Road (Ordinance 2024-032)
• Ordinance authorizing natural gas aggregation program with opt-out and ballot question (Ordinance 2024-033)
• Ordinance authorizing term sheet for Summit County broadband fiber ring and related data center (Ordinance 2024-034A)
• Ordinance authorizing development agreement with Ralaca LLC for office building in Fairlawn Corporate Park using tax increment financing (Ordinance 2024-045)
• Ordinance to rezone 2800 W. Market St from B-1 Limited Business to B-2 Retail Business District (Ordinance 2024-039)

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will consider preliminary subdivision plans for Phases 3 and 4 of The Links in Rosemont Greens. The commission will also review a conditional use request for Jeon’s Tae Kwon Do at 77 N. Miller Road.

• Preliminary subdivision plan approval for Phase 3 of The Links (Rosemont Greens)
• Preliminary subdivision plan approval for Phase 4 of The Links (Rosemont Greens)
• Conditional use request for Jeon’s Tae Kwon Do at 77 N. Miller Road, Suite C

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to discuss an update on the Fairlawn Associates Property Redevelopment Loan. The board will also consider resolutions regarding excess lease proceeds for the City of Fairlawn and adding a signatory to the board.

• Fairlawn Associates Property Redevelopment Loan Update
• Resolution 2024-002: Payment of excess lease proceeds to the City of Fairlawn
• Resolution 2024-003: Approval of Board President as an additional signatory

Residential Housing Assistance Board

The Residential Housing Assistance Board is reviewing new applications for reimbursement of water control device installations. The meeting also includes a discussion on proposed updates to the application process.

• Reimbursement application for 126 Franz Drive
• Reimbursement application for 465 Pinehurst Drive
• Proposed updates to applications

City Council Agenda

The Committee of the Whole will review ordinances regarding a natural gas aggregation program and broadband fiber infrastructure. Other committees will discuss appropriations, intergovernmental agreements, and zoning changes for Brunsdorph Road and W. Market St.

• Natural gas aggregation program with opt-out provisions
• Broadband fiber ring and data center term sheet
• Fiber extension contract with The Fishel Company
• Rezoning of 2800 W. Market St. to B-2 Retail Business District
• Subdivision variance for parcels on Brunsdorph Road

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests. These proposals involve adjustments to setbacks for a deck, garage additions, and a shed.

• Rear yard setback variance for a deck at 468 Cartwright Dr.
• Rear yard and side yard setback variances for a garage addition at 3633 Rosemont Blvd.
• Size variance for a shed at 65 Trunko Rd.

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider requests regarding property setbacks and building sizes. The agenda includes a deck setback at 468 Cartwright Dr. and a shed size variance at 65 Trunko Rd. Two other garage-related variances were withdrawn from the meeting.

• Deck setback variance for 464 Cartwright Dr.
• Shed size variance for 65 Trunko Rd.
• Withdrawn garage addition variance at 3633 Rosemont Blvd.
• Withdrawn side yard setback variance at 3633 Rosemont Blvd.

City Council Agenda

The City Council is reviewing several new pieces of legislation, including agreements for regional broadband infrastructure and a natural gas aggregation program. The agenda also includes requests for various appropriations and zoning changes for specific properties.

• Agreement for the Summit County broadband fiber ring and a data center
• Natural gas aggregation program with opt-out provisions
• Design-build contract with The Fishel Company for a fiber extension project
• Rezoning of 2800 W. Market St. from B-1 to B-2 district
• Application for an H2Ohio wetland grant for water improvement projects

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will review several land-use and development requests. These include a building addition at Fairlawn Lutheran Church and School and rezoning proposals for W. Market Street.

• Site plan approval for an addition to Fairlawn Lutheran Church and School at 3415 W. Market Street
• Rezoning recommendation for 2800 W. Market Street from B-1 to B-2 district
• Conditional use request for Hummel Funeral Home at 2800 W. Market Street
• Conditional use request for Stricklands Ice Cream at 2890 Sand Run Parkway
• Amendment to the Final Development Plan for The Links at Rosemont Greens

Community Improvement Corporation

The June 13, 2024, meeting of the Fairlawn Community Improvement Corporation has been cancelled because there is no new business to come before the Board. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024.

City Council Agenda

The Committee of the Whole will review ordinances regarding a natural gas aggregation program and broadband fiber expansion. The Planning Committee will discuss a variance for a subdivision on Brunsdorph Road.

• Natural gas aggregation program ballot question (Ordinance 2024-033)
• Term sheet for countywide broadband fiber ring and data center (Ordinance 2024-034)
• Design-build contract with The Fishel Company for fiber extension (Ordinance 2024-035)
• Variance for a six-parcel subdivision on Brunsdorph Road (Ordinance 2024-032)

City Council Agenda

The council is reviewing ordinances for broadband expansion and a natural gas aggregation program. Items also include a subdivision variance on Brunsdorph Road and the adoption of regional safety plans.

• $1,500,000 design-build contract with Fishel Company for fiber extension project
• Natural gas aggregation program with opt-out provisions
• Term sheet for a countywide broadband fiber ring and data center
• Variance for a six-parcel subdivision on Brunsdorph Road
• Adoption of the 2024 Summit County 9-1-1 Plan

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two resolutions offered by Mayor Sharnsky: one to adopt the Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan (January 2024) and another to approve the 2024 Summit County 9-1-1 Plan. Both resolutions have been accepted and had their first reading on 05/20/2024, and are now before the committee for further action. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor and Law Director, and other business.

• Resolution 2024-029: Adopting the Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan January 2024
• Resolution 2024-031: Approving and adopting the 2024 Summit County 9-1-1 Plan
• Mayor's Report
• Law Director's Report
• Other Business

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on the rezoning of 3415 W. Market St. from R-1 to M-3, and committee reports on ordinances and resolutions. The council will also discuss adopting the Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan, authorizing a request for proposals for energy efficiency improvements, and approving the 2024 Summit County 9-1-1 Plan.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-021: rezoning 3415 W. Market St. (parcel #0901530) from R-1 to M-3
• Resolution 2024-029: adopting the Summit County Hazard Mitigation Plan January 2024
• Resolution 2024-030: authorizing RFP for energy service providers for self-funding energy efficiency improvements
• Resolution 2024-031: approving and adopting the 2024 Summit County 9-1-1 Plan
• Ordinance 2024-024: repealing Board of Health sections in the Codified Ordinances

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will meet to discuss a request for a variance from Code Section 1287.06. The proposal seeks to renovate a one-tenant commercial property into a multi-tenant property.

• BZA2024-007: Variance request for 2935 W. Market Street to allow two Conditional Use tenants and one tenant permitted by right

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two ordinances: one to repeal the Board of Health's establishment, powers, and duties, and another to rezone 3415 W. Market St. from R-1 to M-3. The rezoning has a public hearing set for May 20, 2024. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor and Law Director.

• Ordinance 2024-024: Repeals Board of Health sections 284.02, 284.03, and 284.04
• Ordinance 2024-021: Rezones 3415 W. Market St. (parcel #0901530) from R-1 to M-3
• Public hearing for rezoning set for May 20, 2024
• Mayor's Report and Law Director's Report on agenda

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will consider requests regarding the property at 2935 W. Market Street. The agenda includes a final site plan approval to convert a single-tenant retail space into a three-tenant property and conditional use requests for two restaurants.

• Final Site Plan approval to renovate 2935 W. Market Street into a multi-tenant property
• Conditional Use request for Jersey Mike’s Subs at 2935 W. Market Street
• Conditional Use request for Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at 2935 W. Market Street

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation's May 9, 2024 meeting has been cancelled because there is no new business to come before the board. The next meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing a project development agreement with Leopardo Energy LLC for a comprehensive energy audit, accepting a state grant for a firefighter gear washer, and approving a rezoning. The agenda also includes proclamations for Police Week and EMS Week, and committee reports on prior legislation.

• Ordinance 2024-028: Authorizes a 12-month project development agreement with Leopardo Energy LLC for an energy audit of city buildings.
• Ordinance 2024-027: Accepts a $9,954.17 Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant (FEEEG) from Ohio BWC to purchase a UniMac 40lb Gear Washer-Extractor; city appropriates $11,945.00.
• Ordinance 2024-021: Rezoning of 3415 W. Market St. (Parcel #0901530) from R-1 Single Family Residence to M-3 Municipal District; public hearing set for May 20, 2024.
• Ordinance 2024-020: Creating Chapter 254 'Indigent Cremation' in the city code.
• Resolutions 2024-025 and 2024-026: Proclaiming National Police Week (May 12-18) and National EMS Week (May 19-25).

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several ordinances, including a rezoning of 3415 W. Market St. from R-1 to M-3, a Community Development Block Grant for the Croghan Park playground, and new or amended ordinances on indigent cremation and the Board of Health. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor and law director. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Rezoning 3415 W. Market St. (parcel #0901530) from R-1 to M-3
• Ordinance 2023-062: apply for/accept CDBG for Croghan Park playground
• Ordinance 2024-020: creating Chapter 254 'Indigent Cremation'
• Ordinance 2024-024: repealing Board of Health sections 284.02-284.04
• Public hearing for rezoning set for May 20, 2024

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a school addition. The board will also review minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting.

• BZA2024-006: Request for a 0.7958-acre variance from the 10-acre minimum lot size for Fairlawn Lutheran Church and School at 3415 W. Market Street

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning request, the repeal of the Board of Health, and a fee waiver for the recycling center. They will also acknowledge National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and receive committee reports.

• Rezoning of 3415 W. Market St. (parcel #0901530) from R-1 to M-3 Municipal District
• Ordinance to repeal Board of Health sections (284.02, 284.03, 284.04) due to inactivity
• Resolution waiving annual fee for Andrew E. Sombati Compactor and Recycling Center for one year (Aug 1, 2024 – Jul 31, 2025)
• Resolution acknowledging April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
• Ordinance authorizing application for Community Development Block Grant for Croghan Park playground project

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will consider several development applications during its April 11 meeting. These include requests for a new counter service restaurant, a commercial property renovation, and an addition to Fairlawn Lutheran Church and School.

• Conditional Use request for The Fruit Stand at 2855 W. Market Street, Suite #365
• Site Plan approval to convert 2935 W. Market Street into a three-tenant property
• Conditional Use request for a K-5 school at 3415 W. Market Street
• Site Plan approval for an addition to Fairlawn Lutheran Church and School

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation's April 11, 2024 meeting is cancelled because there is no new business to come before the board. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024.

• April 11, 2024 meeting cancelled
• No new business before the board
• Next meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024

Residential Housing Assistance Board

The Residential Housing Assistance Board is meeting to consider a new application for reimbursement for the installation of water control devices at 126 Franz Drive, submitted by Matthew Stewart and Jacqueline Shock-Stewart. The board will also discuss proposed updates to the applications. No minutes are to be approved.

• New application for reimbursement for water control devices at 126 Franz Drive
• Proposed updates to the applications

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is meeting to consider several pieces of legislation, including a rezoning request for the Fairlawn Lutheran Church property at 3415 W. Market St. The council will also review ordinances on indigent cremation procedures, vehicle towing regulations, and a community development block grant for the Crogian Park playground. Several resolutions are on the agenda, including designating May 18, 2024, as the Bill Stalker Fairlawn Clean Up and Beautification Day and celebrating Arbor Day on April 26, 2024.

• Rezoning of 3415 W. Market St. (Parcel #0901530) from R-1 Single Family Residence to M-3 Municipal District (Quasi-Public)
• Ordinance authorizing application for a Community Development Block Grant for the Crogian Park Playground Project
• Ordinance creating Chapter 254, 'Indigent Cremation'
• Ordinance amending Chapter 404 on vehicle impounding and towing, creating a Towing Review Board
• Resolution declaring May 18, 2024 as Bill Stalker Fairlawn Clean Up and Beautification Day

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss three ordinances: a Community Development Block Grant for the Croghan Park playground, an amendment to the city's towing and impoundment regulations, and a repeal of the Archives and Artifacts Historical Commission. The towing ordinance and the historical commission repeal are in committee for further review, while the CDBG grant ordinance has already passed and is being discussed.

• Ordinance 2023-062: Authorizes applying for and accepting a Community Development Block Grant with Summit County for the Croghan Park Playground Project (passed).
• Ordinance 2024-016: Amends Chapter 404 to create a Towing Review Board, set requirements for towing services and impound lots, and establish selection procedures for towing companies.
• Ordinance 2024-017: Repeals Chapter 289, which established the Archives and Artifacts Historical Commission.

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will review two variance requests from property owner Peter Reagan. Both requests concern the construction of a pavilion at 3292 Stanley Road.

• BZA2024-004: Request for a 76 square foot variance to allow a 256 square foot pavilion
• BZA2024-005: Request for a 4 foot variance to allow a pavilion within 2 feet of the principal structure

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including the 2024 annual budget, a Community Development Block Grant for the Croghan Park playground, and new regulations for vehicle towing and impound lots. The council will also vote on repealing the inactive Archives and Artifacts Historical Commission and authorizing an agreement with Oriana Inc. Public hearings and committee reports are scheduled.

• Ordinance 2024-014: Establishes 2024 annual budget with total appropriations of $50,875,294.12 across all funds
• Ordinance 2023-062: Authorizes application and acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant for the Croghan Park playground project
• Ordinance 2024-016: Amends traffic code to create a Towing Review Board and set requirements for towing services and impound lots
• Ordinance 2024-017: Repeals Chapter 289, Archives and Artifacts Historical Commission, which has not met for at least ten years
• Ordinance 2024-015: Authorizes an agreement with Oriana Inc.

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will review several development and zoning requests during its March 14 meeting. The commission will consider a rezoning recommendation for 3415 W. Market Street and various building renovation plans. Additionally, the board will review use requests for businesses at Summit Mall.

• Rezoning of 3415 W. Market Street from R-1 to M-3
• Exterior façade renovations at 2975 W. Market Street
• Conditional use approval for Condado Tacos at Summit Mall
• Façade renovations for Condado Tacos at Summit Mall
• A 222 square foot addition at 132 Merz Blvd

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation's March 14, 2024 meeting is cancelled because there is no new business. The next meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several ordinances, including the 2024 annual budget, amendments to vehicle towing and impoundment regulations, an agreement with Oriana House, Inc., and a Community Development Block Grant for the Croghan Park playground project. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor and Law Director.

• Ordinance 2024-014: 2024 annual budget and fund appropriations
• Ordinance 2024-016: Amends towing and impoundment rules, creates Towing Review Board
• Ordinance 2024-015: Agreement with Oriana House, Inc.
• Ordinance 2023-062: CDBG grant for Croghan Park playground project
• Public hearing notices for auxiliary aids: contact Clerk of Council

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is meeting to act on several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2024 annual budget, contracts for street and sidewalk repairs, a new residential subdivision plat, and a major update to the city's vehicle towing and impoundment rules. A public hearing is scheduled for the Rosemont Ridge Phase IV subdivision plat. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Ordinance 2024-014: Establish the 2024 annual budget and appropriate funds
• Ordinance 2024-010: Accept Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. bid of $224,141.50 for concrete slab replacement, stormwater inlet repairs, and asphalt street repairs
• Ordinance 2024-009: Accept Perrin Asphalt bid for the Dowling Drive sidewalk project (amount not fully legible)
• Ordinance 2024-005: Public hearing on the Rosemont Ridge Phase IV residential subdivision plat on Rothrock Road
• Ordinance 2024-016: Amend Chapter 404 to create a Towing Review Board and set requirements for towing companies and impound lots

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2024 annual budget, contracts for street and sidewalk repairs, a grant for a playground project, and a new residential subdivision. The agenda also includes items on economic development and an agreement with Oriana House, Inc. Most items are in committee for discussion before potential passage.

• Ordinance 2024-014: Establishing the 2024 annual budget and appropriating funds
• Ordinance 2024-010: Accepting Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co., Inc. bid of $224,141.50 for concrete slab replacement, stormwater inlet repairs, and asphalt street repairs
• Ordinance 2024-009: Accepting Perrin Asphalt bid of $223,609.90 for Dowling Drive sidewalk project
• Ordinance 2023-062: Authorizing application for Community Development Block Grant for Croghan Park playground project
• Ordinance 2024-005: Approving plat for Rosemont Ridge Phase IV subdivision on Rothrock Road

City Council Agenda

Fairlawn City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2024 annual budget, a contract with Oriana House for correctional services, and bids for street and sidewalk repairs. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and a new residential subdivision plat. Most items are introduced for committee reference, with some already in progress.

• Ordinance 2024-014: establishes the 2024 annual budget and appropriates funds
• Ordinance 2024-015: authorizes agreement with Oriana House, Inc. for community correctional services (12-month term)
• Ordinance 2024-010: accepts Fabuzzi Trucking and Paving Co. bid for 2024 concrete slab, stormwater inlet, and asphalt street repairs ($141.50)
• Ordinance 2024-009: accepts Perrin Asphalt bid for Dowling Drive sidewalk project ($22,90)
• Ordinance 2024-005: approves Rosemont Ridge Phase IV residential subdivision on Rothrock Road

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will review two variance requests for a property at 2466 Burnham Road. Both requests involve the placement of a detached garage relative to property lines.

• BZA2024-002: Request for a 5.5-foot variance from the 10-foot side setback at 2466 Burnham Road
• BZA2024-003: Request for a 35.5-foot variance from the 40-foot rear setback at 2466 Burnham Road

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting bids for street and sidewalk projects, a new fee schedule, a residential subdivision plat, and a resolution acknowledging an economic development project. The agenda also includes a previously passed ordinance for a Croghan Park playground grant and a proposal to repeal a right-turn-on-red prohibition.

• Ordinance 2024-010: Accept Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. bid for $224,141.50 for concrete slab replacement, stormwater inlet repairs, and asphalt street repairs
• Ordinance 2024-009: Accept Perrin Asphalt bid for $223,609.90 for Dowling Drive sidewalk project
• Ordinance 2024-002: Adopt Building and Zoning Department fee schedule effective March 1, 2024
• Ordinance 2024-005: Approve Rosemont Ridge Phase IV residential subdivision plat on Rothrock Road (public hearing scheduled 03/04/2024)
• Resolution 2024-008: Acknowledge economic development project of Condado Tacos 58 LLC

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request for a restaurant in Summit Mall. The commission will also review an amendment to the Final Development Plan for The Links within Rosemont Greens.

• Conditional Use request for TJ Sushi at 3265 W. Market Street, Suite 176B
• Final Development Plan amendment for The Links at Rosemont Greens

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to conduct elections for trustees and officers. The board will also discuss a redevelopment loan and a resolution to amend a ground lease with EDK Holdings, LLC.

• Re-election of Trustees Christopher Tipping, Timothy Sisler, and Ernie Staten
• Election of Corporation Officers
• Fairlawn Associates Property Redevelopment Loan discussion
• Resolution 2024-001: Third amendment of the ground lease with EDK Holdings, LLC

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including awarding contracts for street and sidewalk repairs, approving a new residential subdivision, and acknowledging a liquor permit transfer for Condado Tacos. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Ordinance 2024-010: Accept Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. bid of $224,141.50 for 2024 concrete slab, stormwater inlet, and asphalt street repairs
• Ordinance 2024-009: Accept Perrin Asphalt bid of $223,609.90 for Dowling Drive sidewalk project
• Resolution 2024-008: Acknowledge economic development project of Condado Tacos 58 LLC for liquor permit transfer
• Ordinance 2024-002: Adopt building and zoning department fee schedule effective March 1
• Ordinance 2024-005: Approve plat for Rosemont Ridge Phase IV residential subdivision on Rothrock Road

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several ordinances, including a Community Development Block Grant for the Croghan Park playground project, a repeal of the right-turn-on-red prohibition, a new building and zoning fee schedule, and approval of the Rosemont Ridge Phase IV subdivision plat. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor and Law Director, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Ordinance 2023-062: Authorizes applying for and accepting a Community Development Block Grant from Summit County for the Croghan Park playground project.
• Ordinance 2024-003: Repeals Section 414.09 'Right Turn on Red Prohibited' of the Traffic Code.
• Ordinance 2024-002: Adopts a new Building and Zoning Department fee schedule effective March 1, 2024.
• Ordinance 2024-005: Approves the plat of Rosemont Ridge Phase IV residential subdivision on Rothrock Road (Parcel No. 0904184), with a public hearing scheduled for 03/04/2024.

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is meeting to consider several items, including approving a new residential subdivision, establishing a five-year budget planning process, and applying for grants for park and transportation improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Ordinance 2024-005: Approve plat for Rosemont Ridge Phase IV residential subdivision on Rothrock Road
• Resolution 2024-004: Establish a five-year operating, capital, and personnel budget plan
• Resolution 2024-006: Apply for $40,000 AMATS grant for Sand Run Parkway multi-modal improvements
• Ordinance 2024-002: Adopt building and zoning department fee schedule effective March 1
• Ordinance 2024-003: Repeal 'Right Turn on Red Prohibited' section of traffic code

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will meet to elect officers and review one variance request. The board is considering a request to exceed the maximum detached accessory storage building size.

• BZA2024-001: Request for a 12 square foot variance to allow a 192 square foot storage building at 370 Marviel Drive

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss legislation, including an ordinance authorizing the mayor to apply for and accept a Community Development Block Grant from Summit County for the Croghan Park Playground Project. The ordinance has already passed its readings and is on hold, with an expiration date of February 10, 2024. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor and law director, but no other specific items are listed.

• Ordinance 2023-062: Authorizes mayor to apply for and accept a CDBG grant for Croghan Park Playground Project
• Grant agreement with Summit County for playground project
• Ordinance declared an emergency
• Public hearing: n/a
• Ordinance passed 3rd reading on 09/18/2023, currently on hold

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will consider several site plan requests and a lot split. The agenda includes proposals for a new office building and JP Morgan Chase Bank facilities.

• Final Site Plan approval for a new office building on Fairlawn Corporate Parkway
• Conditional Use approval for a JP Morgan Chase Bank with drive-thru on Parcel #0902780
• Preliminary Site Plan approval for JP Morgan Chase Bank on Parcel #0902780
• Lot split of Parcel #0902780 from 9.31 acres to a new 1.425-acre parcel

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation's January 11, 2024 meeting has been cancelled because there is no new business to come before the board. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2024.

• January 11, 2024 meeting cancelled
• No new business before the board
• Next meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024

Residential Housing Assistance Board

The Residential Housing Assistance Board is meeting to elect officers for the coming term and to consider a new application for reimbursement for installation of water control devices. No minutes are on the agenda for approval. The board will also address any other business before adjourning.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• New application for reimbursement for water control device installation by Shelley Melchior at 459 Beaumont Drive
• No minutes to approve

City Council Agenda

The City Council will elect council officers for 2024 and hold a public hearing regarding zoning code amendments. The meeting also includes committee reports on drug laws, legal services for indigent defendants, and park board appointments.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-089 regarding zoning code amendments
• Election of 2024 City Council officers
• Resolution 2024-001 to confirm Kellie Groza to the Park and Recreation Board
• Ordinance 2023-094 regarding marijuana and drug possession laws
• Ordinance 2023-095 regarding legal services for indigent defendants via Summit County