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Ohio University previews Heritage Translational Research Center, notes zoning nonconformances
Summary
Ohio University presented plans for an 80,000‑sq‑ft Heritage Translational Research Center that will house animal research and a public health clinic. University officials told the Planning Commission the building exceeds prior M‑zone height and setback limits but staff said recent code updates likely remove the need for a variance.
John Cozad, associate vice president for design and construction at Ohio University, told the Athens Planning Commission on Dec. 18 that the university will construct the Heritage Translational Research Center on West Union/Factory Street and begin site mobilization in January. “It’s an 80,000 square foot 4‑story facility,” Cozad said, adding the building will include laboratory space, animal care facilities and a public health clinic that would provide patient care on campus.
Cozad acknowledged two specific nonconformances with the city’s zoning…
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