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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Stow public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Urgent Care Clinic at 3793 Darrow Road
A former bank building near Darrow and Liberty Road could become a medical office/urgent care facility. The site is already commercial zoning, so the question is whether the urgent care use fits — with findings on traffic, access, parking and neighborhood impact.
Developer attendance at council meetings
Two developer items were tabled partly because the applicants didn't show up. Riehl called it a 'bad habit'; staff admitted a notification error on one item. Developers asking for city approval may now face more pressure to appear in person.
Indoor sports training facility on Hudson Drive
A new 13,680-square-foot indoor soccer and goalkeeping training facility is coming to an industrial park off Allen Road, run by a Stow resident who already trains 120+ kids a week in Hudson. It will also partner with the Stow Soccer Club youth program.
Swimming pool enclosure rule change stalls
Councilman Feldman sponsored a change to the pool 'private' enclosure rules at a resident's request, but three colleagues sided with the Planning Commission's safety concerns. It got only a first reading — and Feldman is now asking whether he can withdraw it.
Proposed Dutch Bros drive-through at 4249 Kent Road
Developers want to split off part of the Stow Glen nursing home parcel and rezone it commercial for a Dutch Bros coffee drive-through. Commissioners generally liked the rezone but questioned whether the area can support another coffee shop near Starbucks and 7 Brew.
Zoning code update — sustainable design option
The updated zoning code would let developers earn project flexibility by including sustainable design (LEED certification), affordability, or accessibility features. The commission backed keeping it in.