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Council reviews rezoning application, fundraising for pickleball courts and village property sales; appoints Tim Ryan to P&Z/BZA
Summary
Mayor Goodman announced a rezoning application for 29 acres north of Worth Drive to planned mixed-use and a fundraising partnership with the Licking County Foundation for pickleball courts; council discussed selling long-held village lots and unanimously recommended Tim Ryan to fill a Planning & Zoning vacancy.
At its Aug. 26 meeting, the Buckeye Lake Village Council addressed multiple planning and community-development items: a rezoning application, a new fundraising effort for parks amenities, consideration of village-owned property sales, and an appointment to the Planning & Zoning / Board of Zoning Appeals.
Mayor Linda Goodman reported receipt of an application to rezone 29 acres north of Worth Drive from agricultural to planned mixed-use development. The application is scheduled for review at the Planning & Zoning meeting on Sept. 5; council did not take final action at the Aug. 26 meeting.
Goodman also described a new fundraising arm with the Licking County Foundation and said the foundation's new president, Mike Schmidt, met with village staff. The partnership aims to raise money for a pickleball court and parks development; donation envelopes will be available at village offices.
Councilor Julian reopened discussion about village-owned properties, noting the village holds many lots (average ownership 12 years, range 5 to 17 years). Julian argued the village should sell surplus parcels to reduce maintenance costs and generate revenue for projects. Councilor Green said proceeds could fund future projects. Mayor Goodman provided insight on proposed uses for some lots but no sales were authorized at the meeting.
On new business, Councilor Wadley introduced a letter of interest from Tim Ryan to serve on the Planning & Zoning / BZA commission. The council voted unanimously to recommend Tim Ryan to the commission.
