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Residents press Alliance council on Washington Hills replat, Build Ohio proposals and neighborhood services
Summary
Public commenters urged council to protect existing neighborhoods as Build Ohio seeks parcel transfers and fee waivers; the council took no action on the property‑transfer and incentive ordinances but adopted a replat for part of Out Lot 645 with one no vote and one abstention.
Residents and councilmembers at the Alliance City Council meeting on Jan. 20 voiced concerns about the pace of development in Washington Hills, the adequacy of municipal services in Wards 1 and 2, and protections for existing neighbors if developers receive fee waivers and incentives.
Guest Rich Costin of Lemon Associates presented background information about the Washington Hills replat (Ordinance 065‑25). During public comment Brandi Douthitt urged the council to pay attention to Wards 1 and 2, noting local loss of grocery and accessible pharmacy services and questioning whether moves by the YMCA would remove programs from the children the agency serves. “She’s really curious if the YMCA has lost its…
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