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Sims said crews are completing punch-list items on last year’s High Street downtown improvements, including manhole adjustments and placement of an intersection logo. Gender Road Phase 6 work continues; Sims said traffic signals should be wrapped up within roughly two weeks, street lighting is operational, and work on staining and sealing parapet walls and painting bridge-beam edges is scheduled for early May. Night work will be required for removal of temporary wood framing and other items.

Sims reported the Headworks project (wastewater facility) is underway: contractor Kokosing has mobilized, completed required clearing and begun utility locating. Material submittals are in review and the contractor is establishing laydown areas and a field office.

The 2025 street program with Strausser Paving was detailed: curb replacement in Westchester will start about May 5 (approx. two weeks), sidewalks in Ashbrook around May 15 (about two weeks), milling and resurfacing in June, and pavement repairs and miscellaneous work in June. Sims said work at the Washington Street/Groveport Road intersection will begin around May 30 and include modified curb and lane configurations plus sidewalk access to the library; milling and resurfacing for the program are planned for June with roughly a week for those operations.

Sims said the city opened bids for Winchester Boulevard improvements; Strouds Paving appeared to be the apparent low bidder and council will see legislation in early May recommending authorization to move forward. Right-of-way acquisition is in progress and Sims expects construction could begin in June with substantial completion by October.

On other design projects, Sims said Green Gate Boulevard design is wrapping up and McGill Park Phase 2B design is underway. Private development activity on the OhioHealth site and the library projects is resuming as weather allows. Several councilmembers asked follow-up questions on localized issues: curb damage and truck turning radii at an entrance to Route 33 (staff said engineers verified turning templates and proposed adding a concrete truck apron behind the curb), planting/tree buffers along the new sidewalk to the library (staff said trees in a low-lying area will be removed as part of an easement agreement; a vegetation buffer is not currently planned), and timing for sidewalk and curb installs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 21, 2025, Work Session & City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Construction Director Bill Sims told council the city’s major street, bridge and utility projects are progressing, with several work windows in May and June and Winchester Boulevard bidding advancing.","taxTitle","Canal Winchester City Council, Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",72201,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6264883,"Votes at a glance: Council approves several resolutions and an ordinance on April 21",96,3144360,3241000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095787-e8d5158c9863d87a0224edde101b7ee1&start=3144&end=3241","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095787-e8d5158c9863d87a0224edde101b7ee1/thumbnail_3144360.jpg","/articles/6264883/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Council-approves-several-resolutions-and-an-ordinance-on-April-21","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264883-e6217f60bdc4387ac641110623917710/orig.mp4?Expires=1772895141&Signature=DmcVfdIqoPED0HMaVcYoYb6D-idUyyfOhkd6AaQfuzMYFHP-m5-4SUFhjg2i0cgh9KRM81VCAW6LPsym2pWOiuJvt8AzzN3BrKroIKWpYHCM9g9K6S0OXZyLBOWiD76jIvJkWhCY92ucT1e6mZefP35U0y7WlLgARQ9axH11bHBLHKK3NmWj3nwTfvuM8Y8E-6OzhMfzEQ84W7p5FmSLuve~yt-vNRgc~TmhHn32eSd4msRFtVK4GWChocHAmH-W-vN8zEQkNwwHZ1iDCAH71l0ANDekRX21VQb5RAkltvnunidI34yahUuJ8wl2MEIcLezzvsp~DoiEfV7NfSFoQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its April 21 meeting the Canal Winchester City Council voted on multiple consent and legislative items. Most passed on recorded roll calls during the full council meeting; the council also moved several items through procedural steps at the earlier work session.

Key outcomes (recorded roll calls in the April 21 full council meeting):
- Resolution 25-015: Indicating city services to be provided for the Sawyer annexation (approximately 4.38 acres) — adopted by council.
- Resolution 25-016: Authorizing the mayor to accept a stormwater drainage easement from Sri Mengeshi LLC (related to the Greengate Boulevard extension) — adopted by council.
- Resolution 25-017: Authorizing the mayor to grant an electric-line right-of-way easement to South Central Power Company (includes a developer-funded planting and maintenance plan) — adopted by council with a commitment to include maintenance language in the easement agreement.
- Resolution 25-018: Authorizing application for Franklin County motor vehicle permissive-tax funds for rehabilitation of Washington Street — adopted by council.
- Resolution 25-019: Expressing support for State Issue 2 (renewal of the Ohio Public Works Commission funding) on the May 6 statewide ballot — adopted by council.
- Resolution 25-020: Authorizing city officials to seek FY2026 Community Project Funding through Rep. Mike Carey’s office — adopted by council.
- Ordinance 25-005 (amendment to competitive-bidding and notice requirements) — adopted on third reading.

Other procedural items moved or reviewed:
- Ordinance 25-008: Acceptance of dedication of real property for future Greengate Boulevard extension was moved forward for full council consideration in the work session; subsequent readings proceed according to the council calendar.
- Ordinance 25-009: Authorization to contract with Architecture Ohio Inc. for chief building official/master plans examiner services was presented (first reading) and will return for additional readings.

Several votes were unanimous on the record; where council members raised conditions they were noted in the official motion (for example, maintenance language and a planting timeline were requested and staff/law indicated the city will include a maintenance commitment in the easement agreement to address screening of a South Central Power substation).","Canal Winchester council approved a set of resolutions including annexation services and easements, authorized applications for grant funds and adopted an ordinance amending competitive-bid rules; several items were moved forward for further action.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6264888,"Canal Winchester council adopts Miller Farms planned-unit development after months of revisions and debate",3688,3381950,7070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095787-e8d5158c9863d87a0224edde101b7ee1&start=3381&end=7070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095787-e8d5158c9863d87a0224edde101b7ee1/thumbnail_3381950.jpg","/articles/6264888/Ohio/Canal-Winchester-council-adopts-Miller-Farms-planned-unit-development-after-months-of-revisions-and-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264888-71f46cab3450ed179014578aa6191722/orig.mp4?Expires=1772895141&Signature=KEn7A9CEnWlCTPb3gZ~SOTxVSDc-0tkUCpcvRaNy-qxPbAItUbEIlAMDMlLBN8CRqIQ43GWKcXkVdX0CMw9TuU1nzN56WsZx3u3GPJhHCCdd1w~9ne~1GIKoIIKx3QIxe~PFe4rL-nu5eKjskait~bfkBpENq8iWOWuVourv2GYhXt5PzWpWCLGi7BwRVP10KnpYw53Wvp1QAuehuO7ud~4FCQ13bc89EFIRHnVCNfsyfaiXkZQSmUwpktEcXhYhwxDBBxeo9-fnAY2eV-NKT0B0ZU27JAGLzxp953xfY2EVbsR~IqtyKW3nrAheZKb9wpzaWHcofUkPny9Ae6oyHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canal Winchester City Council on April 21 adopted Ordinance 24-034, rezoning about 95.71 acres on the southeast corner of Lithopolis Road and Hays Road as a planned unit development called Miller Farms.

The ordinance establishes a preliminary development plan and development text for the project, which the developer and council say includes roughly 40% open space, publicly accessible walking trails and an exhibit of development intent provided by the applicant. The amended ordinance also anticipates a tax-increment financing arrangement and creation of a new community authority (NCA). The NCA language in the ordinance states its purpose will include conservation funding for farmland preservation, open space and floodplain protection.

The draft of the developer’s Exhibit C — labeled an intent statement — was included in the packet as a statement of the applicant’s current plans. Development director Lucas Hare told council that Exhibit C is not itself a legally binding instrument; he and the law director said the portions of the agreement that require city action were placed in the ordinance text and therefore would be enforceable if the ordinance is adopted.

Council debate was extended and at times personal. Several residents spoke during the public-comment portion opposed to the project, citing concerns about traffic, loss of agricultural character and pressure on schools. Other residents and some council members praised the developer’s willingness to revise the application after public feedback. Councilmember Bennett moved the ordinance; Councilmember Buskirk seconded. During discussion Councilmember Shea recorded the only explicit “no” on the roll call transcript; the mayor and a majority of councilmembers recorded “yes,” and council adopted the ordinance by recorded vote.

Council members and staff emphasized that final approval of detailed site plans will return to council for review; the ordinance delegates final development-plan approval authority to the city rather than permitting administrative sign-off. Staff said the ordinance’s TIF/NCA language and the developer’s commitments are intended to preserve conservation areas and fund infrastructure improvements tied to the development.

The ordinance will permit a mix of housing types (the preliminary plan includes townhomes and multifamily) with a stated goal of providing some “missing middle” housing types. Opponents noted the project’s density differs from the community plan’s “one dwelling unit per acre” guideline; proponents and some council members said the project advances other community goals — open space and fiscal contributions — and helps fund future infrastructure.

The council’s adoption concludes the rezoning and preliminary-development review; subsequent detailed site and engineering plans and any TIF or NCA agreements will come back to the city for additional review and approvals.","The Canal Winchester City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 24-034, rezoning roughly 95.71 acres on the southeast corner of Hayes (Lithopolis) and Hays/Lithopolis Road as the Miller Farms planned-unit development after the developer added commitments on open space, access and creation of a new community authority.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6264868,"Volunteers ready to launch Canal Winchester sustainability commission; council to draft resolution to formalize group",127,1399250,1526610,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095787-e8d5158c9863d87a0224edde101b7ee1&start=1399&end=1526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095787-e8d5158c9863d87a0224edde101b7ee1/thumbnail_1399250.jpg","/articles/6264868/Ohio/Volunteers-ready-to-launch-Canal-Winchester-sustainability-commission-council-to-draft-resolution-to-formalize-group","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264868-30e19f2d537f52da6337b247919efd96/orig.mp4?Expires=1772895141&Signature=hoTV7FKT7niQ-V8OfWwdY68uUzIyly5nQ282RuoZMHy-BRs1VPAjekSylDxbdZeEIvMZxLV8osWrU4Of~mYFZcrEp0p9Fxpo-0RCgVX5sJ1xm05exuhkXHAnFDwqo-4sQboV48bLtDrnWxUHurtEyyHbhCdoAE-0RriGmlPUdK7sSkZcJm36e8q0~xXLtEvLY03rWCjQDU-0~jyyG4s8IbNPKYmUSfrrVed7Ackfr78FtlQt6Z2u1LTA~9mijo3T0LYqSSclqrZVQFk-~0pIs7jiqjd06w3NEnhyTwxnzVKpbxxsIh7S4GUlL~XDpCwylmhL1HATGlW1zR7N0PA5lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmembers Amos and Bennett updated the Canal Winchester City Council on April 21 about an emergent, volunteer-led effort to stand up a local sustainability commission.

Bennett said volunteers prepared a draft mission and a proposed seat structure; the group is eager to begin work and has proposed May 10 as an organizational meeting. Amos and Bennett said many volunteers already identify with relevant skills (Master Gardeners, educators, sustainability practitioners) and have proposed near-term activities such as pollinator gardens and education programs. Several councilmembers said they have heard strong community interest.

Law Director Boggs told council that because the group would include members who are not councilmembers it would be best established by resolution setting the mission, membership composition and appointment process; a resolution can be adopted in a single reading and edited later as needed. Council asked staff to prepare a resolution for the next meeting so the group can formalize its membership and begin activities.

Bennett and Amos said volunteers are anxious to get started and asked council to consider staff support and the possible role of a council liaison. Council indicated support for moving forward with a resolution and acknowledged the desire to have the committee operate similarly to other advisory boards (planning, landmarks).","Councilmembers Amos and Bennett reported volunteer work to organize a citizen-led sustainability commission. Volunteers seek a May 10 organizational meeting and council asked the law director to prepare a resolution that would establish the commission’s mission, composition and appointment process.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6264873,"Council signals support to extend recreational marijuana moratorium as state policy and revenue rules remain unsettled",153,2970690,3124600,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095787-e8d5158c9863d87a0224edde101b7ee1&start=2970&end=3124","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095787-e8d5158c9863d87a0224edde101b7ee1/thumbnail_2970690.jpg","/articles/6264873/Ohio/Council-signals-support-to-extend-recreational-marijuana-moratorium-as-state-policy-and-revenue-rules-remain-unsettled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264873-bc3f3f1315eac5b8c2b206fb5b1c2e74/orig.mp4?Expires=1772895141&Signature=J09cOgD1cP3wE0UzvS0OSjgD8CIJu99iem~XCvY1uZdblO883pAbZvLTIYtMYF6ybw4bdqgux7SaA93oiuvQ8vLrVnwMQGTk09DSWfgQriuAPuixKX3N4oVE~etXa0OqqnDGovct61Q4gxVRRRNKKxHsQLw3Z8skXOQe7WWs~2NECXxmueowshbSlFS9WBSK9fwV-vI7G~kB8TU1IV5NzmPW59Ww3rJE~Px-lb~VfqEhmefaAf2bT0pOwFFCEBxGPTcSw3qVWkrt7Y0KpfiC6gUozgloFhG~cF6CuOk6GOYlQ6CYiQfaO-AY9uMpF0bnCwoQf3hjvgbL00BtvtGNJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Development Director Lucas Hare told the council on April 21 that the local moratorium on recreational marijuana uses is scheduled to expire in June and asked whether council wanted to extend it or move forward with location restrictions.

Hare summarized the options: extend the moratorium, adopt zoning restrictions on allowable districts, or require conditional-use approvals with conditions tied to location and operating standards. He noted interest from prospective retail operators seeking locations close to Franklin County (where additional retail permits are limited) and said the city could restrict locations by zoning district or by added buffer distances.

Several councilmembers voiced support for an extension through the end of 2025 while the state budget and guidance on revenue-sharing remain unsettled. Councilmember discussion included concern about how local hosting payments (a 36% share of a 10% local tax on sales) have been collected by the state but not yet distributed to local host communities pending state budget actions.

Law Director Boggs said staff would prepare the appropriate extension language and provide clarity; no ordinance was adopted at the meeting. Council indicated informal consensus to extend the moratorium and asked staff to return with draft ordinance language and a timeline.

Hare and councilmembers emphasized the city’s next steps would be to draft specific zoning or conditional-use language if council prefers to allow limited locations later; for now, staff will prepare a moratorium extension to allow time for state-level policy and local rulemaking.","Development director Lucas Hare told council the city’s moratorium on recreational marijuana land uses expires in June; councilmembers indicated support for extending the moratorium while staff drafts ordinance language and tracks state-level rulemaking and revenue distribution.","actionData","errors"]

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