Just a quick update to let you know that the Say No To Rezone political action committee is still hard at work trying to maintain the bucolic character of our community.
· The Western Reserve Land Conservancy tells us that they are having “good conversations” with the leadership of Beech Brook. This is going very slowly and we’re trying to be patient while we wait for positive results.
· We are currently working to start a park commission in Pepper Pike and are researching other park commissions in nearby communities. We have talked to most of our councilmen and received positive feedback on our idea. We will continue to gather details on how other park commissions operate and continue the dialogue with city officials.
· There is a Pepper Pike city council meeting and a PUBLIC HEARING this Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7:00 p.m. regarding proposed Ordinance 2020-25 and Chapter 1275. This is the ordinance that tightens-up the language for the U-2 (public buildings) zoning code and includes a new Chapter 1275 regarding Site Development Plans. Here is the link for the agenda and to join the meeting by Zoom:
o http://www.pepperpike.org/DocumentCenter/View/2859/1120-CouncilAgenda
o You can request a copy of the proposed ordinance by calling Katy Zippert at 216-896-6127 or emailing her at kzippert@pepperpike.org You may also request the report dated Oct. 7, 2020 by George Smerigan, City Planner, regarding this new legislation.
o U-2 properties in Pepper Pike include the two golf courses, school district property, synagogues, the Ursuline property and Beech Brook. Ordinance 2020-25 and Chapter 1275 are extremely important because, if properly written, this legislation will protect homeowners from development that may be detrimental to the residential areas of our city and will dictate how future land will be developed.
We wish you a happy and safe holiday season and we thank you for your continuing support.
Manny and Judi Naft (treasurers) Manny, cell - 440-567-4390
Say No To Rezone PAC
2632 SOM Center Rd., Pepper Pike OH 44124
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