Commission holds rezone hearing for parcel owners seeking light-industrial zoning

The Canton City Commission opened a public hearing on a request to rezone parcel 200.97.00.001, owned by Jason Bryant and Todd Trumb, from general business to light industrial so the owners can construct contractor shops.

The request was presented at the hearing; Todd Trumb said the owners want contractor-style heated units that would require water service, which is not permitted under the parcel’s current general business zoning. Planning and zoning staff had previously approved an alternative use—warehouse/mini-warehouse storage—but with conditions that the buildings have no water or sewer connections and that an updated site plan reflect a 20-foot rear setback. Planning and zoning also granted a variance to allow a 15-foot rear setback regardless of whether the parcel is zoned general business or light industrial. Todd told the commission that fire-protection concerns (noted by Eric Hannibal) were resolved that day and that they had hoped to obtain permits once rezoning was complete. Jason Bryant was not present at the hearing.

No public proponents or opponents spoke during the hearing. After closing the public comment period, the commission moved to consider first reading on the rezoning. The transcript does not record the vote outcome for that motion.

Key details recorded at the hearing: - Parcel: 200.97.00.001. - Current zoning: general business. - Requested zoning: light industrial (to permit contractor shops requiring water service). - Planning and zoning conditions for mini-warehouse approval: no water or sewer to buildings; updated site plan showing 20-foot rear setback. - Variance: planning and zoning granted a 15-foot rear setback regardless of final zoning. - Fire-safety sign-off: Eric Hannibal approved firewall concerns on the day of the hearing, per the applicant.

The commission opened the public hearing, took testimony from the applicant’s representative, and closed the hearing with no public opposition recorded. A motion for first reading on the rezoning was made; the transcript does not include the roll-call or final outcome for that motion.

The commission indicated staff and the applicant would complete remaining administrative steps (signing a sidewalk agreement was mentioned) before building permits could proceed. No final ordinance number or effective dates were provided in the hearing record.