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Zoning board member asks what happened to Ravena's 2017 comprehensive plan; board cites rezoning and $10M in infrastructure work
Summary
Zoning board member Angela Rocca asked what actions flowed from the 2017 comprehensive plan; board members said it guided rezoning and that the village has invested more than $10 million in water and sewer upgrades, though some tools used by larger cities are not available locally.
Angela Rocca, a member of the planning and zoning board, asked the village at the May 19 meeting how residents can find documentation of work completed under the 2017 comprehensive plan and what remains to be done.
The board said the plan guided substantial rezoning and that copies of the plan and meeting minutes are available through the planning/zoning office. "We rezoned a lot of the village area," a board member said, and officials encouraged Rocca to review minutes or meet with staff to identify what actions have already been completed.
Officials stressed that the village has focused on infrastructure as a prerequisite to private investment. "What I've done, over $10,000,000 into the water and sewer system in the village," a longtime board member said, adding that modernizing infrastructure makes the village more ready for business investment. Board members said one previously vacant or "zombie" property remains on Central Avenue and that other Main Street properties have been sold and renovated or are in the process of renovation.
At the same time, officials said the village lacks some legal powers available to larger cities—such as strong "zombie property" maintenance laws or authority to grant tax breaks or discounted water rates—limiting the village's options for compelling rehabilitation or offering large incentives. They suggested the most effective local work has been getting infrastructure in place and making local processes faster for prospective businesses.
Residents and officials discussed avenues for follow‑up: copies of the plan and minutes are public records (Gabby and the clerk were listed as having copies), and interested residents were invited to help review and prioritize plan items or serve on subcommittees.
The planning/zoning board meeting was announced for June 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.; officials said that is one place where further plan implementation discussions will be recorded in the public minutes.
