By 1808Delaware
Delaware City Council members, staff, and residents will gather at City Hall on Tuesday, at 7:00 PM for a full regular meeting of the Delaware City Council. With a blend of neighborhood safety concerns, zoning proposals, and public infrastructure plans on the agenda, the meeting will reflect the city’s commitment to balancing community requests with long-term growth strategy. The meeting will be streamed live under “Events” at www.delawareohio.net.
Here’s a look at the most significant topics slated for discussion.
Neighborhood Safety Takes Center Stage
The Council will begin by considering two petitions from residents regarding traffic and parking conditions. A petition submitted by Andres Bell during the February 25 Parking and Safety Committee meeting sparked Resolution No. 25-17, which proposes new all-way stop controls and no-parking zones at intersections on Broadview Chase Drive, Cambridge Road, and Park Vista Drive. The Council is also set to review a petition filed at the March 10 meeting by Ben Kaster and Joselin Uemura, further indicating community momentum around traffic safety.
Energy Aggregation Presentation
Rich Surace, Chief Operating Officer of Energy Alliances, will deliver a presentation likely connected to Ordinance No. 25-20, which authorizes an agreement with Dynegy Energy Services to supply competitive retail electric aggregation services in the city. If approved, this move could impact how electricity is purchased and priced for local consumers.
Major Rezoning Projects Up for Public Hearing
At 7:30 PM, Council will open a series of public hearings and second readings for key rezoning ordinances:
- Ordinance No. 25-17: Oakland Nursery, Inc. seeks to rezone 11.33 acres at Sunbury and Kilbourne Roads from Community Business (B-3) to Commercial Planned Unit Development (C-PUD).
- Ordinance No. 25-18: PVLI Delaware Realty, LLC requests rezoning 8.23 acres at Lansdale Drive and S. Houk Road for a mixed-use development.
- Ordinance No. 25-19: Addison Properties aims to rezone 18.3 acres near Greenlawn Drive and S. Houk Road to accommodate residential development.
Each proposal reflects the city’s growing demand for planned, mixed-use, and residential developments in rapidly growing corridors.
Approval Sought for Major Residential Development
At 7:45 PM, the Council will hold a public hearing for Resolution No. 25-15, involving M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC, which is seeking approval of a development plan for 106 residential lots across 25 acres within the Northwood subdivision near the future Byxbe Parkway extension. The request represents a continued westward expansion of Delaware’s residential footprint.
Refinements to Noise and Refuse Ordinances
Two long-awaited ordinance amendments are up for third reading:
- Ordinance No. 25-10: Aims to revise Section 509.10 of the city code relating to noise control.
- Ordinance No. 25-11: Updates Chapter 929 concerning refuse collection.
Both ordinances are part of ongoing efforts to modernize city regulations.
Community Reinvestment and Revitalization Initiatives
Three key legislative items involve Delaware’s economic development:
- Ordinance No. 25-21: Would expand the city’s Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) to match its corporate boundaries.
- Ordinance No. 25-22: Proposes a CRA agreement with Greenwood Commons, LLC, tied to a 21-acre property improvement project.
- Resolution No. 25-19: Involves formal adoption of the Southeast Focus Area Plan, a strategic guide for future land use and development.
Pedestrian Safety Improvements Downtown
Resolution No. 25-18 seeks Council approval to install a Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) pedestrian crossing near 125 & 131 North Sandusky. The plan includes the removal of up to two parking spots to improve visibility, signaling a growing emphasis on pedestrian-first infrastructure in Delaware’s downtown core.
Looking Ahead
With topics ranging from neighborhood traffic control to strategic land use planning, the March 24 City Council meeting illustrates how Delaware is grappling with the opportunities and challenges of growth. Residents are encouraged to tune in via the city’s website or attend in person to stay informed and engaged.
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