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Council approves PUD change allowing indoor recreation at Britton Parkway site over staff objections
Summary
The Hilliard City Council voted 5-2 to amend the Ansmill planned unit development to allow indoor commercial recreation and health-and-fitness facilities in Subarea C‑4, clearing the way for a proposed Pickleball Kingdom tenant. Council and staff debated the city’s prior economic incentives and the potential fiscal tradeoffs.
HILLIARD, Ohio — The Hilliard City Council on July 14 approved a change to the Ansmill planned unit development text to allow indoor commercial recreation and health-and-fitness facilities in Subarea C‑4, a move supporters said will attract residents and visitors and opponents said could undercut earlier economic-development goals.
The 5-2 vote adopted resolution 25 R 58 as amended; Council members Les Carrier, Cynthia Vermillion, Emily Cole, Greg Betts and Miss Hale voted yes; President Tina Catone and Vice President Teeter voted no.
Council members and local developers framed the vote as a balance between economic strategy and community amenities. “Pickleball remains the fastest growing sport in America,” Councilwoman Cynthia Vermillion said during debate, arguing the facility would draw younger adults and spur restaurant and retail spending. “This is a prime demographic that the city of Hilliard should be interested in.”
Developer Steve Wathan, who…
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