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Chantay Brownlee said the land bank negotiated a donation of the building from the Catholic Diocese in 2018 and has since raised $6 million for stabilization and redevelopment. The land bank presented community outreach results it said showed strong neighborhood support for a multipurpose community space that would host recreation, workforce development and youth programming. Brownlee said housing and retail had been considered and largely ruled out for structural or market reasons; a multipurpose community facility best matched community input.

City director Joe Fosnaugh told commissioners the city intends to take ownership after renovation and operate the facility through Parks and Youth Services. The city plans a facility-management process with neighborhood leaders to keep the building activated for local uses including athletic training, youth programming, meetings and events.

The applicant asked that several conditions tied to traffic and landscaping (including screening around a required retention basin and review of a potential mid‑block pedestrian crossing) be left for final adjustment to the planning director and the director of transportation; commissioners agreed to allow final details to be resolved at staff level, and transportation confirmed acceptance of the proposed approach. Commissioners also asked applicants to add hedges or other screening around a proposed retention basin along Nebraska Avenue to reduce safety risk and improve appearance; applicant agreed.

The commission approved the special-use permit unanimously; the project will proceed to City Council on September 17 for final legislative action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Toledo - Toledo City Plan Commission on 2025-08-14 2:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Plan Commission approved a special-use permit allowing conversion of the former St. Anthony’s Church at 601 Junction Avenue into a community center. Lucas County Land Bank and city staff described fundraising, community engagement and planned operations by the Parks and Youth Services Department.","taxTitle","Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio","taxId",2665,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_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":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6496674,"Toledo Plan Commission approves 2025 Municipal Art Plan",1834,214000,2048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5587890-658211769ad1016aaabc6802dd9d7584&start=214&end=2048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5587890-658211769ad1016aaabc6802dd9d7584/thumbnail_214000.jpg","/articles/6496674/Toledo/Lucas-County/Ohio/Toledo-Plan-Commission-approves-2025-Municipal-Art-Plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496674-65acd672bfa2ad9e110e6d0576a30f9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770357174&Signature=XfBYCf7wym409ZPMI0VFNTbdHBGBVb2AvNimKYZqTk0BAmPd~wuNkzHO-VzrI7EgiA5mz1Ks-7bZKMCQp13dYta8oWlUL4DpynldzTKV8Ct3sRNaRvarYidOkj7E9Y2fkiJ3ak80KGsT-BSYbdnQ2bq-cndiFShfwi4HB7TUfA0RXJBSOFbRhBCHOVO-FAYZxdcj~z0ub5LtSJduLbwrk8sai3CCoVdiWUZ3xTTXJewlEGwyilZPUOod86MynMGgVrsSaHLLzbK~3NwVE11g~DSOIugw-ymmcGVP4W9YJCNdgIWPE7EWm3O9~FEK6M~eqTa6AtxPcHdGyBcCO11e4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Toledo City Plan Commission on a unanimous voice vote approved the 2025 Toledo Municipal Art Plan, endorsing a slate of public-art projects, increased accessibility work, and a continued emphasis on local artists.

The plan, presented by Nathan Matimo, inventoried completed projects, ongoing commissions and maintenance work, and outlined priorities in acquisition, education and conservation. The presentation highlighted completed projects (Field of Histories, the city flag rollout, public art at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control building) and described in-progress commissions, including a painted court at Nash Park associated with the Wayman Palmer YMCA reconstruction, and a long-running Uptown Green project currently paused pending a project labor agreement.

Matimo described the commission’s education and accessibility efforts: an accessibility audit led by the Ability Center that assessed 30 sites and a Bloomberg-donated digital platform to provide screen‑reader support and tours. He said the commission plans signage updates, accessible tours and a Google Arts & Culture presence for public-art searchability. Commissioners praised the citywide distribution of projects and encouraged continuing work near ongoing redevelopment projects such as the Monroe at Detroit shopping center.

Commissioners asked questions about site-specific treatments and project timelines. Matimo said many projects are intended to employ local artists and that some work (for example, the River Road Overlook) has been redirected due to project changes; funds previously allocated will be reconsidered for park projects. He also described ongoing bench and bike-rack maintenance and replacement, and a push for artist‑designed benches wrapped in vinyl for durability.

The commission approved the plan after the presentation; there were no public comments or written objections reported at the hearing.","The Toledo City Plan Commission voted unanimously to approve the 2025 Toledo Municipal Art Plan, endorsing continued acquisitions, education and conservation projects, and a focus on accessibility and local artists.","actionData","errors"]

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Plan Commission approves special-use permit to convert St. Anthony’s into community center; land bank and city remain partners

Toledo Plan Commission approves 2025 Municipal Art Plan