Green meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Green agendas: 27.8-acre Massillon Road rezoning, vape shop rules set for public hearings

No minutes have been published for Green's recent meetings, so the records available for this roundup are agendas only. They show what was scheduled for discussion and hearing — not what was decided. The furthest-reaching item on the docket was a request to rezone roughly 27.8 acres at Massillon Road and Stein Road from General Industrial (I-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-2), which appeared on both the Oct. 13 committee and City Council agendas.

Massillon Road rezoning

The rezoning request was listed for the Oct. 13 committee meetings, which began at 5:00 PM, and again on the City Council agenda for 7:00 PM the same evening. Agendas describe public hearings at 7:00 PM covering the rezoning, proposed parking regulations, and rules for vape and smoke shops. Because no minutes are posted, there is no recorded vote, recommendation, or outcome for the request.

Vape and smoke shop rules, liquor licenses

Ordinance 2026-22AA, establishing regulations for vape and smoke shops, was listed for public hearing and committee discussion. Council agendas also listed Ordinance 2026-25, amending the zoning and right-of-way fee schedules, and Ordinance 2026-27, adopting the City of Green Public Art Plan.

Two liquor permit requests were on the agendas: a new D-5 license for Mama Lupe LLC at 4195 Massillon Rd. Suite 217, and a transfer for Sunrise Social at 3875 Massillon Road, Suite B200. Committee agendas also listed a resolution to establish a street lighting district for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V, a resolution to apply for a Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District grant for Crouse Pond, and a resolution to trade in surplus sewer jet equipment to offset replacement costs.

Parks and Recreation Board

The board's Oct. 7 agenda included a proposal to change its meeting frequency beginning Jan. 1, 2027, to the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August and October, and possibly December. Members were also listed to discuss board participation in the Trick-or-Treat Trail on Oct. 17, 2026, and two City of Green Charter amendments: Issue 23, described as clarifying the board's advisory role rather than directing City operations, and Issue 24, described as shifting dedicated funds from 85% capital and 15% programming to 60% capital and 40% operations and programming. Staff reports listed Twisted Wilderfest attendance of more than 5,000 people and the hiring of two Recreation Assistants, Izzy Spina and Denise Blayney. Park updates included completion of the bus garage and city storage building at Kleckner Park with pavilion construction upcoming, and East Liberty Park's pursuit of public water through Aqua Ohio.

Design Review Board

The board's Oct. 7 agenda listed two business items: 26-37, a signage review for a Legacy Point ID sign at 4624 S. Main Street, submitted by M. Schmahl of Highmark Development under R-1 zoning; and 26-38, a site plan review for Organic Smiles at 808 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, submitted by L. Sampat of LS Architects, Inc. under B-1 zoning.

Board of Zoning Appeals

Three variance requests were scheduled for the Oct. 15 meeting: BZA2026-0023, a shed in the side yard instead of the rear yard at 2761 Superior Dr. (Sean Riffle); BZA2026-0024, two side setback variances of 5 ft and 18 ft 10 in for a bathroom addition at 261 Luzon Cir. (Rembrandt Homes); and BZA2026-0025, three variances for a detached garage's location, height of 18' 6" and 1,996 sq ft at 2858 Turkeyfoot Lk Rd. (Nelson Kaufman Jr.).

Staffing and commission items

The Civil Service Commission's Oct. 13 agenda listed requisitions to certify names and hire four Service Worker II positions and one Fire Medic, a request from Chief Funai to extend the Fire Medic eligibility list, an open requisition for an Assistant Fire Chief examination, and payroll status forms for Kurt Moeller (discharged) and Virgil Schlabach (retirement). The Veterans Advisory Commission's Oct. 6 agenda included a Warriors Journey Home Witness Tree Program presentation by Chris Reynold and Karl Nejdl, a Veterans Friendly Business update, Veterans Day recognition nominees, and VAC participation in the Joiner Fair.

Coming up

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets Oct. 21 at 6:00 PM to review the final draft of the 26-43 Green Public Art Plan, the Legacy Point ID sign at 4624 S. Main Street, and the Organic Smiles site plan at 808 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road. It is the only upcoming meeting listed in the records provided.

Green Boards Set to Review Gas Station Plan, Zoning Variances; No Decisions Yet Recorded

No meeting minutes have been published for any of the four Green boards and commissions with agendas posted in the past two weeks, so no final decisions are on the record yet. The most consequential items awaiting action are two separate site plan reviews for the proposed Friendly Express Gas Station at 4053 S. Main Street, along with two residential zoning variance requests.

Friendly Express Gas Station — 4053 S. Main Street

The proposed Friendly Express Gas Station at 4053 S. Main Street is scheduled for site plan review before two separate bodies. The Design Review Board agenda, posted July 1, lists a site plan review covering building elevations and landscape plans. The Planning and Zoning Commission agenda, posted July 9, lists the same site plan review along with approval of the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes. Neither body has published minutes, so no approval or denial has been recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals — Two Variance Requests

The Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to meet July 16 at 6:00 PM to review two variance requests:

• A fence height variance for 2424 Lyndon Dr. to allow 6-foot fencing on the Pine Lake Trl. frontage.
• An accessory structure variance for 980 E. Nimisila Rd. to permit a shed in the side yard.

No minutes have been published, so neither variance has been granted or denied on the record.

Civil Service Commission — Personnel and Examinations

The Civil Service Commission agenda, posted July 7, lists several personnel items for review:

• A Payroll Status Form for Troy Meredith (Crew Leader Storm Water – Transfer).
• Hiring for Service Worker II Highway and Service Worker II Parks positions.
• An Assistant Fire Chief examination and eligibility list creation.
• Review of active eligibility lists for various city positions.

The agenda also references expense reports and RITA legislation. No minutes have been published, so no actions are confirmed.

What This Means for Residents

The Friendly Express Gas Station proposal at 4053 S. Main Street is the broadest item on the agendas, as it involves commercial development on a main corridor and is being reviewed by two separate boards. The zoning variance requests at 2424 Lyndon Dr. and 980 E. Nimisila Rd. affect individual properties but could set precedents for fence heights and accessory structure placement in those neighborhoods. The Civil Service Commission items affect city hiring and staffing for public works, parks, and fire department roles.

Status of All Items

All four agendas are marked "agenda only (minutes not yet published)." This means the items listed are what each body planned to discuss or act on, but no outcomes — votes, approvals, denials, or continuances — are confirmed in the record provided. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for published minutes from each body.

Coming Up

No additional upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days beyond those already noted above. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets July 15 at 6:00 PM, and the Board of Zoning Appeals meets July 16 at 6:00 PM. Both are the next opportunities for public attendance on the items described here.