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Development interest noted on New Ohio Street and Martin Avenue; proposed park remains under FEMA review
Summary
The mayor reported continuing commercial interest on New Ohio Street and Martin Avenue; commissioners said a proposed park on South Drive cannot proceed until FEMA completes review for a related levy and flood‑insurance matters.
The commission heard brief updates on commercial development and parks but recorded no formal land‑use decisions. The mayor told commissioners there is renewed interest from businesses on New Ohio Street and Martin Avenue, citing potential locations for a Diamond Donuts, Jimmy John’s and Little Caesars.
A resident reported that Justin Clemens is investing private funds to convert the old Marsh store into a vocational school and is also involved with redevelopment of the Newberry building. Commissioners said they will continue to monitor both projects.
Members discussed a proposed new park on South Drive but emphasized that FEMA must complete its review before the commission can move forward with approvals or related funding. Commissioners said they had submitted required documents for levy re‑certification to FEMA and had sought assistance from Senator Banks’s office; they could not predict when FEMA would resume timely processing.
No formal motions were made regarding development sites or the park; commissioners left both matters for future meetings and follow‑up with FEMA and city staff.
