Kent City Council rejects overlay possibilities on zoning bid

- Margaret Lennox

Kent City Council unanimously abandoned its previous motion to explore the possibility of an overlay district on two parcels of land on Franklin Avenue at its committee meeting on Oct. 1.

The land, currently owned by Hometown Bank, borders the Erie Railroad tracks along Mogadore Road. The site consists of two parcels: 11.61 acres at 600 Franklin Ave. and 0.22 acres that borders the post office parking lot.

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