Wellsville Zoning Board

Tuesday - January 19: Wellsville's Zoning Board met last night to hold a variance meeting. Present at the meeting was Board Chairman Jack Call, Members Gene Beadnell & Jack Cataldo and Zoning Administrator Rick Williams.

The purpose of the meeting was to hear any objections to rezoning property located at 853 Aten Avenue from residential to commercial. Tri-County Ambulance Co. owner John Diddle purchased the property to locate part of the company to that address. Mr. Diddle stated there presently is two crews located in East Liverpool on duty at all times. To better serve the area the Aten Ave. property was purchased to put one of those two crews in Wellsville.

There was no one present at last evening's meeting to object to the rezoning. Zoning Administrator Williams advised the Board he only received one anonymous call from a lady that wanted to complain about possible noise at all hours of the day and night. Chairman Call remarked that could not be considered since the identity of the caller is unknown. Mr. Diddle remarked with the property located on the western side of Route 7, off the beaten path, use of a siren would be unnecessary at least 99% of the time. Sirens would only be needed if traffic is blocking getting onto to road. He added he would instruct his personnel not to use sirens unless it is absolutely needed.

Board member Beadnell inquired about the placement of a sign for the business. Diddle advised they are in the process of having a 3X4 foot sign made that will be mounted on two posts in the middle of the yard located back far enough not to impede visibility of any motorist. Beadnell reminded him that there is a permit requirement for commercial signs.

Jack Cataldo made a motion to permit the variance with the stipulation that if the property is later sold it will revert back to residential status. The motion was approved by all members present.

Diddle advised they are in the process of replacing a garage door and making repairs to the water system. It is hoped they would be ready to open at the new location by mid-February.

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