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Johnstown council approves zoning amendment after resident raises parking concerns
Summary
After a public hearing in which a resident said a proposed no-parking rule would affect his home, the Johnstown Common Council adopted a zoning amendment 4–1; the city attorney said the zoning could be changed later through the normal process.
The Johnstown Common Council approved Ordinance No. 1, amending the city zoning code, after residents raised concerns about parking outside a private home.
Joe Stanton of 235 N. Perry Street told the council he had provided photos and said, “the no parking ordinance only affects my residence,” and that he would prefer timed parking. Adriana Laruzzo spoke on his behalf and repeated that the change would affect Stanton’s property alone.
Chief of Police David F. Gilbo told the council that timed parking would not be workable for emergency response, saying emergency services “run 24/7, 365 days and timed parking won’t work.”
Council Member Bradley Hayner moved to adopt the ordinance; Council Member Max Spritzer seconded. The motion passed 4–1, with Council Member Scott Miller voting no. Miller asked whether the zoning could be revisited if parking circumstances changed; City Attorney Michael M. Albanese confirmed the council could amend zoning later using the usual legislative process.
The ordinance was the subject of a public hearing opened at 6:11 p.m. and closed at 6:24 p.m. The minutes record no further public testimony beyond Stanton and Laruzzo during that hearing.
Disposition and next steps: The ordinance was adopted by recorded vote; the minutes do not specify an effective date or text of the amendment in the minutes. The city attorney said the same amendment process would apply should the council or residents seek a future change.
