Rossford City Council kicked off 2023 with a trio of zoning related ordinances that met with varied results at the January 9 meeting.
With no reports from the committees, mayor or city administrator to begin the evening, council’s first action was to adopt unanimously, a measure broadening the scope of what could be included for development within planned industrial districts.
At the recommendation of the city’s planning commission, they added truck and construction equipment and sales as a permissible use in those districts.
They also approved the planning commission’s recommendation to modify the municipal code regarding PIDs, allowing for an increased height of structures from 35 to 50 feet.
The final zoning issue was pushed to a second reading scheduled for the January 23 meeting.
The request is a redesignation of six parcels totaling slightly more than 39 acres from planned commercial to planned industrial.
The parcels are east of I75–five on Lime City Road north of Cedar Creek Church and one at Glenwood and Buck roads at Ampoint industrial park.
Councilman Robert Ruse, expressed a desire for more time to consider the zoning changes.
Despite recommendations from the planning commission and Mayor Neil MacKinnon to approve the measure, the ordinance was tabled for a second reading.
Other Business
In other business, council: •Heard the first reading of an ordinance setting the dock and other associated fees at Rossford Marina.
Proposed seasonal docking rates range from $565 to $1,155, monthly rates from $165 to $300 and daily rates from $20 to $60.
The proposed rate sheet includes 15 percent discounts on all dock rates for Rossford residents, a 20 percent discount for Rossford residents 65 and older and a free daily launch pass for veterans and citizens 65 and older with proof of boat ownership.
•Requested further information regarding construction of a noise wall along I75. ODOT’s resurfacing of the highway, along with noise wall construction, require the city’s approval before the project can begin.
•Entered into an agreement with ODOT for resurfacing Glenwood Road from Mandell to north of Buck roads.
ODOT will assume 80 percent of the project cost, which is estimated at $375,100, with Rossford paying the remaining 20 percent.
Council approved a similar 80/20 agreement with ODOT for construction of a roundabout at Glenwood and Buck roads.
The city’s portion will be $147,840 of the $1.23 million project, and ODOT will pay the remainder.
•Adjusted the compensation of the city’s new finance director from the previously approved $95,000 at the December 12 meeting to $100,000.
Council also approved moving the January 23 council meeting from the municipal building to the recreation center as council chambers are undergoing renovations. The meeting begins at 6 p.m., and is open to the public.