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Akron planning committee holds public hearing on renewal of agricultural district for 1395 Collier Road
Summary
Amy and Robert Dunkler requested renewal of an agricultural district designation for 16.12 acres at 1395 Collier Road to preserve farm use and retain tax relief; planning staff recommended approval and the Dunklers spoke in support; committee closed the hearing with no questions and invited the applicants to the evening session.
The Akron City Council Planning Committee heard a renewal application from Amy and Robert Dunkler to keep 1395 Collier Road designated as agricultural property under Revised Code Section 9.29.01.
Planning staff reported the Dunklers devote 16.12 acres to agricultural use and that the agricultural designation provides property tax relief; staff also noted the designation would cease if the property requested city water or sewer. Planning staff recommended approval of the renewal application.
William Dunkler and Robert (Bob) Dunkler spoke in favor of the designation. William said the family has farmed on Akron’s west side for most of their lives, that both families are involved and that they take care to maintain the property. The committee did not ask follow‑up questions during the afternoon session and closed the public hearing. Committee members invited the applicants to return for the 5:00 p.m. session; no formal vote was recorded in the afternoon session.
The hearing record lists the governing code citation referenced on the agenda as “revised code section 9 29.01.”
