Planning committee places proposed sale of city land to NSK Industries on consent agenda; schedules two public hearings for May 18

The Planning and Economic Development Committee moved three items toward final consideration on the consent agenda and scheduled public hearings for two conditional-use ordinances on May 18. The action came after a brief presentation from planning staff about a proposed land sale to NSK Industries.

Sean Volman, identified by the chair as planning and economic development staff, said the city is proposing to sell a little more than two acres at the southwest corner of Ascot Parkway and Wynne Street (Summit County parcel 7001613) to NSK Industries, which already operates a facility in Ascot. "They're doing well," Volman said, and the company plans to add about 38,000 square feet to its facility and is anticipating potentially between 30 and 40 new jobs. Volman said the city would sell the property at the standard $25,000 per acre.

Sarah, who read the agenda items for the committee, described the other pieces of legislation moved today. Item 1 is an ordinance authorizing a conditional use to construct a housing development at Exeter Road and Erickson Avenue (parcel 6762680); the chair scheduled that item for a public hearing on May 18. Item 2 is an ordinance authorizing a conditional use for a towing operation and impound lot at 1065 Dublin Street; that item was also scheduled for a May 18 public hearing.

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes at the start of the session and, after Volman's presentation, a motion and second placed the proposed NSK sale and the other items on the consent agenda. The chair called for the voice vote, committee members answered "aye," and no opposition was recorded. The meeting adjourned shortly afterward.

Next steps: Items 1 and 2 are scheduled for public hearings on May 18; the proposed sale to NSK Industries is on the consent agenda and will proceed according to the city's consent/legislative process.