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Planning Commission tables Zaz—s special-use application, asks for corner-lot alternative and traffic study
Summary
The University Heights Planning Commission on Oct. 16 voted to table an application by Zaz (SAS Group LLC) for a special-use permit to operate a house of worship at 4310—9–4316 University Parkway and 2414 Elmdale, directing the applicant to supply a corner-lot alternative, a traffic study, updated parcel information, structural/occupancy details and bond recommendations.
The University Heights Planning Commission on Oct. 16 voted to table an application by Zaz (SAS Group LLC) for a special-use permit to operate a house of worship at 4310–4316 University Parkway and 2414 Elmdale, directing the applicant to provide a corner-lot alternative, updated ownership and parcel numbers, a traffic study, structural/occupancy information if renovating, and recommended bond/security estimates.
The commission—s decision followed more than an hour of public testimony in which neighbors and members of the congregation described both the shul—s role in family and religious life and persistent problems tied to parking and congestion. Mayor Brennan reviewed the city—s enforcement history, noting a cease-and-desist letter was issued on 05/19/2021 and that a separate appeal at the Ohio Board of Building Appeals means the applicant is permitted to continue operations pending that appeal.
The commission—s action was driven in part by concern over site suitability. Commissioner Rock…
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