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Resident raises concerns about “from center of street” language, lot-size and height limits at Canton zoning hearing
Summary
At an April 12, 2023 Canton City Council public hearing, resident Donivee Johnson objected to proposed wording that measures distances “from center of street” and raised concerns about minimum residential lot-area and maximum residential height provisions in proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 151. The hearing was opened and adjourned the same night.
CANTON — Mayor Josh Nordsving called a public hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. on April 12, 2023 to take public comment on proposed amendments to the City of Canton Zoning Ordinance Chapter 151.
During the public-comment portion, resident Donivee Johnson spoke to the council, saying she was concerned about the proposed definition wording measuring setbacks “from center of street.” She also raised issues with proposed minimum lot-area requirements for residential lots and with proposed maximum residential height limits, urging clarification of the language and potential impacts on property owners.
The hearing record lists council members Josh Nordsving, Jen Dowling, Jason Magnuson, Kristy Ziegler and Randy Gossman as present, along with city staff and visitors including a reporter from the FC Journal. After public comment, Council member Kristy Ziegler moved to adjourn the hearing; Council member Jason Magnuson seconded. The council recorded the motion as carried and adjourned the hearing at 6:05 p.m.
The transcript does not record any formal council vote or decision on the zoning amendments themselves during this hearing, nor does it record city staff responses to the substantive concerns raised. The public comment and the short duration of the session indicate the council received at least one expression of concern that may inform later consideration of specific language in Chapter 151.
