City of Akron Planning & Economic Development Committee heard six conditional-use public hearings — a new K–8 school, two oversized garages, a gas station (Circle K), a projecting downtown sign, and a Taco Bell rebuild — and considered a $125,000 contract with the Greater Akron Chamber (placed on the consent agenda). Several items drew public comment and the committee will make formal recommendations at the 5:00 p.m. session.