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Union City to pursue 'Broadband Ready' designation; council asks solicitor to draft zoning changes on pools, sheds and parking
Summary
Council authorized proceeding with a public meeting and a resolution to seek a Broadband Ready Communities designation via the Erie Area COG, and discussed zoning amendments to allow above‑ground pools on adjoining vacant lots, removable sheds up to 144 sq ft, and removing front‑end parking in Municipal Lot #2 pending parking counts and solicitor draft.
Union City Borough Council voted on July 9 to move forward with a public meeting and resolution that would allow the municipality to apply for the Broadband Ready Communities designation, authorizing the Erie Area COG to act as the municipal broadband champion.
Borough Manager Cindy Wells explained the Erie Area COG has been working on the program and that the designation creates opportunities for additional internet-service providers to enter the borough; Councilor Kerns moved to proceed with the public meeting and resolution and Councilor Joyce seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Council also reviewed several proposed ordinance changes. Solicitor Tim Wachter was asked to draft suggested zoning‑ordinance language for previously approved changes to skill games of chance and for proposed allowances to permit above‑ground pools on adjoining vacant lots. Council discussed permitting removable sheds up to 144 square feet (on gravel bases, skids or pillars) with no setback from an adjoining property line while retaining front‑yard setbacks.
Separately, the Street Supervisor was asked to calculate how many spaces would be available if angled parking were installed in Municipal Lot #2; council indicated it wants to remove front‑end parking in that lot, and asked the solicitor to prepare a draft amendment to the Parking Ordinance for future council review.
The meeting record shows the council also approved selection of WRA, LLP as the engineer for a school‑crossing feasibility follow‑up and noted a $10,000 grant budget line for engineering and inspection on the RT‑97 project; councilors were advised that unexpected conditions or slow construction could increase monitoring costs.
Provenance: Broadband resolution discussion and motion appear in SEG 020–SEG 021; zoning and parking ordinance discussion in SEG 011 and SEG 021–SEG 022; engineer selection for the school crossing is in SEG 010.
