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School board votes to pursue rezoning and subdivision of Morgan Fields parcel, pledges to replace soccer fields
Summary
After hours of public comment, the Yellow Springs Exempted Village school board approved a resolution to pursue subdivision and rezoning of a 3.6‑acre portion of Morgan Fields to allow the village to seek low‑income housing tax credits, while pledging not to sell land until a developer wins funding and suitable replacement athletic fields are secured.
The Yellow Springs Exempted Village school board voted 4–1 to approve a resolution authorizing steps to subdivide and rezone a 3.6‑acre portion of Morgan Fields and to pursue actions that could clear encumbrances and allow the village to seek a developer’s low‑income housing tax‑credit (LIHTC) application.
The resolution directs district representatives to: (a) pursue a subdivision of the parcel, (b) seek rezoning from residential A to residential C to permit higher‑density housing, and (c) work to identify and negotiate purchase of suitable replacement athletic fields should a sale proceed. The board’s packet and public comments referenced the state LIHTC opportunity and an application window that has shaped the timetable.
The motion to open the resolution was moved by a board member leading the process and seconded by the meeting chair; trustees voted 4 in favor and 1 opposed. The board’s approval authorizes staff and counsel to begin…
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