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Hebron board rezones parcels at 952 W. Main Street to 'Village Center' amid talk of Canyon Road extension
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved a zoning amendment Dec. 3 to reclassify multiple parcels at 952 West Main Street to Village Center, citing alignment with the comprehensive plan; staff said design work is underway for a potential Canyon Road extension to Route 40.
The Village of Hebron Planning & Zoning Board on Dec. 3 unanimously approved a zoning amendment that rezones several parcels at 952 West Main Street to the Village Center designation, which the applicant and staff said would allow a mix of commercial and residential uses consistent with the village’s comprehensive plan.
Connie Klema, representing the property owners, told the board the application conforms with the comprehensive plan and that there is no specific development proposed at this time; any future development would require a separate site development plan and review.
Economic & Community Development Director Brittany Misner explained the village is approaching the area proactively to attract retail and neighborhood-commercial uses and said the village is exploring an extension of Canyon Road to Route 40. “We are in the design phase and have partnered with Santec,” Misner said, noting surveyors are on the property preparing design work. Misner emphasized that the extension is not yet official and would require further design and approvals.
Vice Chair Mike McFarland asked about the status of the Canyon Road extension and encouraged developers to consider names tied to Hebron’s heritage. Misner and Village Zoning Attorney Pete Griggs also discussed possible use of the Licking County Land Bank and the Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) as tools for moving properties from a land bank to redevelopment. Board members noted Hebron Elementary remains for sale and that community members have inquired about reuse options.
Andrea Chapman attempted to make a comment during the board discussion but was directed by the chair and the zoning attorney that public comments should be made during the public hearing or the visitor comment portion of the meeting.
Visitor Daniel Blatter later thanked the board and staff for work exploring the Canyon Road extension.
Scott Jacobs moved to approve the zoning amendment; Randy Wolf seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous vote from members Stoner, McFarland, Jacobs and Wolf. Mayor Valerie Mockus was excused.
The zoning amendment approval changes the parcels’ designation to Village Center; any specific development plans will require separate review and approvals by the Planning & Zoning Board.
