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A resident who identified himself as Mike of 425 Walnut Drive said he had looked into the ordinance’s history and argued against broad bans, noting that many owners are responsible: “I wish that y'all would take into consideration some like that. That's just because somebody is irresponsible with the chicken.”

A council member who reviewed the ordinance on Friday told the chamber that the code provision in question is codified as Ordinance 905.03 (poultry). That council member read the current limits: properties under 10,000 square feet may keep eight poultry; properties larger than 10,000 square feet but less than one acre may keep 12; and properties larger than one acre may keep 24. He said the council that passed the rules in 2015 initially allowed a higher phase‑in set of 12, 18 and 36 to give owners time to reach the lower caps.

Council members and residents described why the city moved away from an outright ban: during the drafting process a group of residents (one councilor described it as a “chicken tour”) showed council examples of responsible backyard chicken keeping and influenced the final compromise. Several councilors said they would be open to revisiting training, inspection, or a planning‑commission review to allow responsible owners to seek approvals or demonstrate compliance.

Council did not take formal legislative action at the meeting. Several council members urged the resident to coordinate with neighbors and staff to produce a proposal or specific amendment for future consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Berea OH, Regular Council Meeting 04/07/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters urged Berea City Council to reconsider the city's poultry limits; councilors described the ordinance’s phased limits and the local ‘chicken tour’ that influenced the 2015 policy.","taxTitle","Berea City Council, Berea, Cuyahoga County, Ohio","taxId",70635,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":42,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6072703,"Neighbors ask Berea council to act on fairgrounds noise, traffic and odors",1704000,2638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3008740-1d572245a4ebf8d5b3177aff39f26748&start=1704&end=2638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3008740-1d572245a4ebf8d5b3177aff39f26748/thumbnail_1704000.jpg","/articles/6072703/Ohio/Neighbors-ask-Berea-council-to-act-on-fairgrounds-noise-traffic-and-odors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072703-9b05f3d1a470b76e37bee3b53529280c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770591740&Signature=PRRUIDQq41GkyhXOZi2mx4-NMbTC1PhXz6CuGEPvBUQaZMozAn89zSiNj-1~lVsU4IaEqQmFWFjP9C8CIuvWIkzU5bmt9XNe0uPJyOr7BdPgk4ikrN4x4K5UkkGKEHxDxnqqDHCakyvPxHEpfuy7~7kvSIFeirk4RD23L1l3JcoOPg1WsGKbW7Eb1tTjzP1RFKmZSROpM0h-HQsxpcBpBkYpQDVr4lk8NzR9WM318xOWBW4sWJNmml1iDTbB-~0U5PHcAfSP8JqnQaK1u84NZhbOx4BpoRcSGA~T~DnhniZEVgLX63zhp2bhNUkRuheaeAkA9kk63VE3Vj6klilB2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents living near the county fairgrounds told Berea City Council on April 7 that recent events have increased noise, odors and truck traffic and asked the city to press the fair board for changes.

Diana Emerich, who identified herself from 386 Waveland Street, described long-running concerns and cited a decibel reading she said reached 94.5, saying, “94.5 on my noise meter is not peaceful.” Emerich told council the fairgrounds had moved manure dumpsters near property lines, placed speakers that point toward nearby homes, and allowed heavy event traffic — including horse trailers and hay wagons — to use a short residential street, Waveland/Waverly, instead of internal fairgrounds roads.

Council members and city staff acknowledged receiving a detailed email with photos and decibel readings and said they will pursue multiple avenues. Service director Tony Armanio told residents the gate in question provides public access and access to infrastructure (including a Verizon testing antenna) so the city cannot unilaterally close it without further review; he said he would coordinate with the police chief and safety director to determine what restrictions, if any, are lawful for through traffic on a public street. The mayor’s office also said it would discuss the matter with the law department and attempt to arrange a meeting with the fair board and fairgrounds staff to encourage better neighborly practices.

Neighbors said earlier outreach to the fair board had produced little change; Emerich said the fair board “just, they just, don't seem to care” and described being ignored after raising issues about a fireworks ring of fire and early morning loud public-address announcements. Another resident who identified herself as having met with neighbors and fairgrounds staff said some improvements have been made and that several neighbors have joined the agricultural society to build dialogue.

City officials suggested practical fixes the fairboard could adopt, including moving the manure dumpster farther from the property line, rotating or re-aiming speakers away from residential streets, reducing amplifier volume, and making event vehicles use on-site roads rather than the residential through street. Administration pledged to meet with fairgrounds representatives and to explore enforcement or operational options that are within the city’s legal authority.

No formal action was taken during the meeting; council directed staff to consult the police and law department and to pursue outreach to the fair board.

Ending: City staff and the mayor’s office said they would pursue follow-up with police, legal counsel, and the fair board, and residents said they will continue to document noise and operational issues.","Residents told council that loud music, a manure dumpster near property lines, and heavy event traffic from the fairgrounds are harming quality of life; administration pledged to consult police and meet with the fair board.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6072708,"Berea council refers DeGeronimo 'Bria Stage 2' PUD to planning commission",791,3040000,3831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3008740-1d572245a4ebf8d5b3177aff39f26748&start=3040&end=3831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3008740-1d572245a4ebf8d5b3177aff39f26748/thumbnail_3040000.jpg","/articles/6072708/Ohio/Berea-council-refers-DeGeronimo-Bria-Stage-2-PUD-to-planning-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072708-71628a2374f9dbf29da91d65f72b1fc6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770591740&Signature=g1l~g~W6ZId6dhgZJ4MLq6ZXYwETIwNHVt06ljcnlYrKlM7iqlzZygvo1ZsCdAsE4y8OX6mT3pyyhRdJyShwUFQkxediZ8p86I7fMQCnFKHgBXmgL03ybMXFtDX53-jRap1cGSkuaPj8AUIkh-6IKLZGQ41CuNtw7EZEf4Eorbr5ZzPM-k3TRRK-gPBlKOBezg8Z6wnRiFilAZgiASvSCdbHfmfQpLJgi1LIrtGT7-3WxLXL6cDZinoU0AhbE~IvIHavdAM4Tt0p0iS7LWm7jtJrW0~XHPxt~Ow2cqFeLKlPtnvc31ACFN9E3KaH-yP6pOR0lEvNkfAEfJvpzQCoyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Berea City Council on April 7 voted to refer Ordinance 4-1, a request from DeGeronimo Development (an affiliate of Bridal Mixed Use Project LLC) to rezone a downtown parcel as Planned Unit Development District 46 (Bria Stage 2), to the city’s Planning Commission for public review and recommendation.

The referral starts the next step of the PUD process; the council’s motion to send the proposal to the Planning Commission was made by Mr. Dosher and seconded by Mr. Zacharias and carried on recorded voice votes. Notices will be mailed to property owners within 200 feet; the Planning Commission is scheduled to hold the first public hearing on May 1 at 7 p.m. in the council chamber.

The preliminary filing presented to council covers what the administration described as “Stage 2, Phase A” work, which includes road-related components such as the relocation of Second Avenue. The administration told council that additional roadway changes — including possible work and a potential closure or modification of Pearl Street and intersection work at First Avenue — are set for a later subphase (Phase B). A city staff member summarized the filing to council as: “This is what they're calling at the week stage 2 phase a. So this includes the relocation of the the plan relocation of Second Avenue.”

Members of the public asked whether Pearl Street would be closed as part of the project. A resident, Phil Henry, said he had expected more detail since earlier presentations and asked whether the developer’s current materials still reflect the same plans presented months earlier. The administration said it had requested that the developer include a scenario showing Pearl Street closed; if the developer does not propose closure the city retains authority to close the street later. The administration also said a bound set of plans is available for review in the council office.

Council members and staff emphasized that the PUD review will be multi-step: the developer previously received PUD Stage 1 approval for the overall project, and Stage 2 is being split into Phase A and Phase B to match construction sequencing (hotel, stadium, apartments and associated infrastructure). The administration told council it expects more appearances and materials before Planning Commission and that planning will post the hearing schedule and make filings available to the public.

Planning Commission will hold the initial hearing on May 1 at 7 p.m.; council members were urged to attend if they wish to speak to the commission in advance of any second-reading action by council.

Votes at a glance: The referral motion for Ordinance 4-1 (DeGeronimo/Bria Stage 2 PUD) passed on April 7 by voice roll call; council recorded affirmative responses including: “Zacharias? Yes. Brown? Yes. Coble? Yes. McNair? Yes.”

Background: Ordinance 4-1 was introduced on first reading April 7 as the preliminary development plan and a request to rezone the described area to Planned Unit Development Uptown District (District 46). The referral authorizes Planning Commission review and a public hearing.","The Berea City Council voted to send DeGeronimo Development’s Bria Stage 2 planned unit development preliminary plan to the Planning Commission for review; Planning Commission is scheduled to hear the proposal May 1.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents, councilors revisit Berea chicken ordinance and 2015 limits

Neighbors ask Berea council to act on fairgrounds noise, traffic and odors

Berea council refers DeGeronimo 'Bria Stage 2' PUD to planning commission