Green Council Sets Oct. 13 Hearings on Stein Road Apartments and Vape Shops, Approves Budget Changes Tied to Bond Refinancing

Green City Council set three public hearings for Oct. 13 at its Sept. 22 meeting. One would rezone about 27.8 acres at Stein Road and Massillon Road from industrial to multifamily residential. Another would set spacing and zoning rules for smoke and vape shops. A third would change residential driveway width rules. The hearings begin at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council also approved budget changes tied to a recent bond refinancing. Finance Committee Chair Chris Humphrey said the refinancing saves about $237,000. The amended budget exhibit totals $307,084 across all funds. Members also accepted a $9,750 hazmat training grant and backed a state resurfacing project on State Route 619. They held a hearing on street lights for Stoney Creek Estates Phase V as well. Read the full story on Green Ohio News. It covers the spacing rules for smoke and vape shops and the driveway width changes. It also explains the city's share of the road resurfacing cost. Frequently Asked Questions When are the Green City Council hearings? All three hearings are set for Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. What land would be rezoned? About 27.8 acres on the west side of Massillon Road at Stein Road. The change would go from I1 General Industrial to R2 Multifamily Residential. What did council approve on the budget? The amended exhibit totals $307,084 across all funds. Humphrey said the bond refinancing saves about $237,000. What is the hazmat training grant? It is a $9,750 grant from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. It reimburses the city for annual hazmat training for fire personnel. Where can I read the full story? Green Ohio News has the full article with the details on each item.