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Mr. Antonucci said Pharmaceutical Rx LLC intends to remodel a currently vacant 2,751‑square‑foot retail building and add a modest rear addition. The petitioner told council the property’s front lot and ingress lie in Akron while the rear of the site is in Coventry Township. The presentation said 30 parking spaces are available in front of the building on the Akron portion and about a dozen additional spaces are available to the rear in Coventry. Staff noted the 2,751‑square‑foot building would require no more than 14 parking spaces under applicable standards.

The proposed site plan includes a drive‑through lane that would encircle the building and allow pickup through a window on the east side. The petitioner said lighting, video surveillance and state packaging and security requirements would be employed to mitigate impacts. Planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval subject to conditions, the record shows.

Greg Gross (spelled in the record as presenting for the petitioner) said the applicant will follow the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control’s application procedures and Coventry Township zoning requirements and is available to answer questions.

A public commenter identified as Apostolate (participating in Ohio’s Safe at Home program) spoke in opposition, raising concerns about large corporations profiting from cannabis sales, the effect of cannabis outlets in communities affected by poverty and addiction, and objections rooted in faith‑based arguments.

After public comment, Councilman Fusco moved to refer the item for further study. The council recorded the item as referred at the Feb. 10 session; no final approval or denial was made.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Akron Council Public Hearings - 2.10.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Pharmaceutical Rx LLC sought conditional‑use approval to establish a dual‑use cannabis dispensary at 926 East Waterloo Road; presenters said the site spans Akron and Coventry Township and requires review by Coventry Township and the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. After public comment, the council referred the item for more study.","taxTitle","Akron, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",2666,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667605,"Council approves conditional use for two‑family house at 161 Hillbisch Avenue, ordinance passes 10‑0",240,251540,492035,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2258118-bbb8a9e5e2a6845f5afe8f0d116ca057&start=251&end=492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2258118-bbb8a9e5e2a6845f5afe8f0d116ca057/thumbnail_251540.jpg","/articles/6667605/Akron/Summit-County/Ohio/Council-approves-conditional-use-for-twofamily-house-at-161-Hillbisch-Avenue-ordinance-passes-100","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667605-04baed152ee43c426dd04574ae952734/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170243&Signature=Hs2l86AOySRrON2YZoRmZUeWpA9fqMLgzsZ1i5zzne4xoB3eMnAWfMpqtHS0mYBSVkRx1xewecx0IULEqxEX4oVMZBm~dhA5s673KkbEhBvhHWhDaAIr2~d229XXsRMWYMHDi5Zx-lmxVLUx3GLMlSLes1jeM3g7M-S-5zD5CCZTQm7K-~nQ2ogq15N1bmwplGrNC5gcqKLIynlJX-qjlDGkyb9UVFZ89b8-UBrCXsTgSLlcp94PtXTyqHrwFb~QTbLNtndh-EdNh2iF4a7Lib36AiW3a~9~SWk3ZHoqwPsUlT-VKhmDNeJ5UtGBxFOZlxqRc3xv8wSwUO4WAkqX5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Akron City Council on Feb. 10 approved an ordinance authorizing a conditional use to construct a two‑family dwelling at 161 Hillbisch Avenue. The committee reported favorably and the council passed the ordinance by a 10‑0 vote.

Mr. Antonucci, speaking for city staff, said submitted plans show a two‑story, side‑by‑side duplex with each unit containing three bedrooms. The proposed building would sit 25 feet from the front property line to match neighboring homes, include a centered front porch extending about 8 feet from the façade, and provide a driveway north of the building to permit parking behind the building line. The petitioner noted the original home on the lot had burned down.

The lot, about 7,800 square feet, is larger than many in the neighborhood and—according to staff and the planning commission—affords adequate open space and parking for a duplex. The staff and the planning commission recommended approval subject to conditions.

Architect David Gross said he represents the Abdel Jawad brothers, who plan to live next door to their father, maintain a shared garden and keep a close‑knit family arrangement. David Gross said the design will match surrounding homes so the duplex “fit in nicely” with the street.

Several speakers expressed support and asked Ward Councilman Fusco to ensure the applicants have necessary resources. After the committee reported favorably, the council called the question. The chair announced the ordinance passed 10 to 0.

The ordinance authorizes construction under the city’s conditional‑use process; council noted approval is subject to conditions identified by staff and the planning commission.","Akron City Council passed an ordinance Feb. 10 authorizing a conditional use to construct a two‑family dwelling at 161 Hillbisch Avenue; the council vote was 10‑0 following a favorable committee report and public support.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6667610,"Council refers conditional-use request to expand parking at 539 White Pond after mixed recommendations",231,16295,247495,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2258118-bbb8a9e5e2a6845f5afe8f0d116ca057&start=16&end=247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2258118-bbb8a9e5e2a6845f5afe8f0d116ca057/thumbnail_16295.jpg","/articles/6667610/Akron/Summit-County/Ohio/Council-refers-conditional-use-request-to-expand-parking-at-539-White-Pond-after-mixed-recommendations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667610-8e705dba81004673a0797aeebe4041b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170243&Signature=GtAC7SzRw~VoC4ncSsWkaM6PIAzsFvfxfkghqVyHGV7xkmLbmByV5lLHWYxvI4E79UFlBGbOy0cTR9nkd8Cl~MgmAS2CbQh8ayAzJP5wmzI0S7-sg6WhUGfSApiy8QnSuf5ozFtTf-WVstjBaPSj9E1L3ym1WNJ-eXfHYBrREqagUZJIUJ4X-oLCoDetxuq1qa4MLqYtg9bKNddRTE5FbTl0MyZjI9-VhTl7QCiZYQK4VTu8Edw3yji1cz0Mbreb7frKzyMEWK-FYTKUrIltQAkrrDYOm9gKnYlAMeoXcalYStTAbqXvsP1X69rWLRWgYZMHPO-Qn6ZJFaXklSgaKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Akron City Council on Feb. 10 heard a public hearing on a conditional‑use petition to expand an asphalt parking lot at 539 White Pond; the proposal would remove an existing single‑family home in a residential area to provide employee parking for an oral surgery practice. After public comment and presentations from both sides, the council’s committee voted to refer the item for further review.

The petitioner said a portion of the office building at 539 White Pond remains vacant because of limited parking and that the proposed lot expansion would be used by staff of offices along White Pond Drive. The petitioner described the expansion as necessary to serve existing and planned medical staff at the site.

Planning staff recommended disapproval, citing the city’s Land Use and Development Guide Plan and arguing the demolition would be “contrary to sound planning principles.” The staff note said the existing single‑family dwelling “appears to be in good condition and contributes to the overall viability of this residential neighborhood along Parkade Avenue,” and that demolishing it to create an asphalt parking lot would not be harmonious with adjacent residential uses to the east and north.

The planning commission reached the opposite conclusion and recommended approval, the record shows.

An alternate design was suggested during the hearing: the petitioner and staff noted there appears to be space east of the property’s existing lot where additional parking could be located if stormwater detention were converted to underground storage tanks to control runoff.

Attorney Bob Constand, representing the applicant, said the owner built a building in 2019 and currently has about 3,000 square feet vacant. He described the existing operation as two full‑time oral surgeons with seven medical assistants each, and said the applicant would like to add a third oral surgeon with seven additional medical assistants but needs employee parking to do so. Constand said the plan would not add a curb cut and that the new spaces would be accessed through the existing property off White Pond. He said the lot would be employee‑only parking used on business days roughly 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with “no weekends, no evenings” and limited in‑and‑out activity.

Ava Colette, who spoke in favor of the general proposal, asked the council to ensure the owners maintain the property and provide necessary safety measures for the community.

After public comment, Councilman Fusco moved to refer the item for further consideration; the committee’s report was to refer. No final approval or denial was recorded during the Feb. 10 session.

Discussion points: planning staff vs. planning commission disagreement; concerns that demolition would harm neighborhood character; applicant’s operational justification tied to medical staffing; suggested technical alternative of underground stormwater storage to preserve the house. Next steps: the council’s referral means the petition will return to committee or a later meeting for additional review and possible conditions before a final vote.","Akron City Council held a public hearing Feb. 10 on a conditional-use request to expand parking at 539 White Pond that would require demolition of an existing single‑family home; planning staff recommended disapproval, the planning commission recommended approval, and the council referred the matter for further study.","actionData","errors"]

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