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Council approves emergency rezoning to planned development district tied to annexation
Summary
Council amended and approved Ordinance 09-2026 to rezone about 99.4 acres to a planned development district and declared it an emergency; Monroe Township trustees requested talks about a compensation agreement addressing tax-abatement revenue loss.
Following the annexation vote, council considered Ordinance 09-2026 to amend the official zoning map and rezone roughly 99.4 acres to a planned development district. Council moved to add an emergency clause and approved the ordinance as amended by voice vote.
During public comment, Monroe Township trustee Mike Schlargie read a letter requesting a meeting to discuss a compensation agreement, saying tax abatements tied to the project would reduce revenue available to support township services including the fire department. "We respectfully request a meeting with the City of Johnstown to discuss the development of a compensation agreement addressing the impacts of the city's annexation of approximately 99 acres," Schlargie told council.
Council members acknowledged the township's request and said they look forward to further dialogue while affirming support for the ordinance. The rezoning passed with unanimous support at the meeting.
