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Neighbors raise litter, rodent and safety concerns over proposed Taco Bell rebuild

Planning and Economic Development Committee, City of Akron · November 17, 2025
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Summary

A Taco Bell rebuild at 414 E. Exchange St. drew extended public comment from a nearby homeowner who cited trash, rodents, parking overflow and emergency‑access worries; project team said it will work with residents on operational concerns. The committee will revisit the item at 5:00 p.m.

Planning staff presented a conditional‑use request to demolish and rebuild the Taco Bell at 414 East Exchange Street with a slightly smaller building footprint and drive‑through reconfiguration.

Josh Graber, architect with GPD Group and the project contact, said the team has discussed operational concerns raised previously, including trash,…

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