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SUMMA URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
  1. Location of the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area
    The SUMMA Urban Renewal Area consists of approximately 48.5 acres situated on the central near east side of the City of Akron and generally bounded by East Market Street on the south, Ohio Route 8 and North Adolph Street on the west, Perkins Street and Forge Street on the north, and Arch and Adams Street on the east.
  2. Statement of Development Objectives to be Achieved by the Project
    The goals of the City of Akron in undertaking the project are: 1) to eliminate blight and to prevent recurrence of blight; 2) to enable the expansion and redevelopment of the SUMMA Medical Center complex to serve the needs of the residents of the City of Akron, and all of Summit County and surrounding areas.
    To carry out the project's goals, the following specific objectives are proposed:
    1. Land Use Objective
      1. Enhance the viability of the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area by encouraging land uses which are compatible with a public facilities area, particularly public facilities which serve the medical needs of the population.
      2. Remove blighted and incompatible properties within the project area which are deteriorated, or a threat to the public health, safety and general welfare;
      3. Provide a suitable area for the expansion of the SUMMA Medical Center complex;
      4. Prohibit incompatible uses from locating in the project area;
      5. Provide an improved street layout which will better serve the medical complex and remove conditions which result in the improper use of street and sidewalks.
    2. Environmental Objective
      Develop an attractive and visually improved environment which is consistent with the SUMMA Redevelopment Plan:
      1. Remove properties which are poorly maintained, deteriorated and attract nuisance activity that detract from public facilities use within the urban renewal area, and are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the general public and persons who pass through the area.
      2. Implement redevelopment which will prevent blighted conditions from recurring that are harmful to persons within, adjacent to, and who pass through the renewal area.
      3. Develop attractive, well-landscaped and lighted facilities which improve the appearance of the SUMMA vicinity.
      4. Clean up and improve the right-of-way along East Market, North Adolph, Nebraska, Upson, Perkins, Adams, Arch and Ohio Streets.
      5. Vacate certain street and rights of way so as to permit proper planned development of the SUMMA Medical Center
    3. Public Improvements Objective
      Continue the City's program of upgrading public improvements within the East Akron Area including the sidewalks, curbs, gutter and street surface.
    4. Circulation Objective
      Improve the safety and efficiency of people, goods and services via all circulation modes including walking, automobiles and trucks:
      1. Continue the upgrading of the East Market Street sidewalk, curb, gutter and street surface.
      2. Vacate certain streets and rights of way so as to promote the proper development of the SUMMA Medical Center, and otherwise enhance traffic movement in the area.
      3. Work with the State of Ohio to improve the egress from Ohio Route 8 to Perkins Street.
      4. Improve ease of access to and within the SUMMA Medical Center.
    5. Economic Objective
      Facilitate the development and expansion of SUMMA Medical Center, and related uses, to serve the entire city:
      Remove blighting conditions and thereby encourage public facilities development in the SUMMA and East Akron area.
      1. Facilitate the continued development and expansion of the SUMMA Medical Center and attendant office and support facilities, or other medically related uses compatible with the area, and provision of necessary supporting public infrastructure.
      2. Provide for redevelopment which will provide new jobs for Akron area residents.
  3. Types of Proposed Renewal Actions
    Proposed renewal actions to be carried out by the City following adoption of the renewal plan may include acquisition and clearance of property, the sale or lease of land for redevelopment, construction of supporting infrastructure, vacation of streets and other rights of way, and additional actions to support new medical facilities, and accessory and support uses or office activity. Redevelopment sites controlled by the City are to be acquired by agreements with the City setting forth permitted uses, use restrictions and development requirements.
  4. Land Use Plan
    1. Proposed Land Uses
      In order to achieve the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan, the proposed land use within the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area is classified under Public Facilities District, which includes public or private hospital or other uses of an eleemosynary character. Permitted land uses shall include all uses permitted under Chapter 153.104 (UHD zoning classification) of the Akron Zoning Code
    2. Zoning
      1. Existing Zoning Map
        The existing zoning for the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area is Institutional (UHD), Medium and low density residential (U1, A1) and retail (U3).
      2. Proposed Zoning
        It is proposed that institutional use (UHD) zoning within the SUMMA Renewal Area be expanded to include the block bordered by Ohio Street, Arch Street, Forge Street and Adolph Street and all property within the boundary of Forge Street, Adams Street, East Market Street and N. Adolph Street.
    3. Additional Development Standards and Regulations
      In addition to complying with the development standards and regulations set forth in the Akron Zoning Code, development in the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area shall comply with the following:
      1. Parking Facilities
        The design, layout and access to off-street parking shall be reviewed and approved by the City. All parking and service areas shall be paved and landscaped.
      2. Outdoor Advertising Displays
        No outdoor advertising display of any nature shall be placed, erected or located in the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area.
      3. On-Premise Exterior Signs
        The following guidelines apply to all exterior signage in the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area.
        1. Signage shall be an essential permanent part of the overall building or landscape design; pole signs are prohibited.
        2. All signage materials shall be compatible with building materials and colors.
        3. Mechanically moving signage or flashing lights shall be prohibited.
        4. A sign may not project above the roof of a structure to which it is affixed.
        5. Any new signs or replacement of existing signs shall be reviewed by the Urban Design and Historic & Preservation Commission and receive the approval of the Akron City Planning Commission.
      4. Utilities
        All private and public utilities will be placed underground.
      5. Building Design
        Construction of any new buildings within the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area shall be reviewed by the Urban Design and Historic & Preservation Commission and receive the approval of the Akron City Planning Commission.
      6. Building Materials
        All building materials shall be split face block or brick, and shall be subject to approval by the City.
      7. Positioning of Primary Buildings
        Building service areas should not be visible from public streets.
      8. On Site Trash Storage
        On site trash materials shall be stored in a structure(s) that match the materials of the primary buildings.
      9. Access
        Vehicular ingress and egress to buildings and parking areas shall be approved by the City Traffic Engineer. Multiple buildings should be served by a common access point.
      10. Landscaping
        At a minimum 30% of the site available for development shall be non-paved, non-building area suitably landscaped. Parking setback from all adjacent streets a minimum of ten (10) feet in width and suitably landscaped to screen the parking area. Landscape design shall be subject to approval by the City.
      11. Exterior Lighting
        All public exterior area shall be well lighted in a manner suitable for the intended use. Lighting should be adequate for the intended use, but should be sited and of such a nature as to not be intrusive into surrounding areas.
      12. Storm Water Management
        The developer shall submit a storm water management plan to control the run-off, siltation and sedimentation during construction and to control the run-off after the development is completed. The plan is to be consistent with all the requirements of Section 193.101-.114 of the Code of Ordinances and is to be subject to the approval of the Bureau of Engineering and submitted prior to the issuance of any building permits.
  5. Project Proposals
    1. Land Acquisition
      1. Identification of real property proposed to be acquired:
        At this time no parcels of land are designated for acquisition.
      2. Conditions under which Properties not Identified to be Acquired may be Acquired.
        Properties which are severely deteriorated (substandard or major deterioration) may be acquired in order to remove conditions of blight which constitute a threat to health, safety and welfare in the area. Structures which are not substandard, or in a state of major deterioration, may be acquired when they are necessary for public improvements, or when their acquisition is necessary in order to carry out the development goals of the plan, and to permit proper and orderly development in the project area.
      3. Conditions under which Properties Identified to be Acquired may not be Acquired.
        Such properties may not be acquired if it is determined that an acceptable alternative will achieve the objectives of the Plan.
    2. Rehabilitation and Conservation
      There are no structures designated for rehabilitation. Rehabilitation of buildings and properties may be undertaken if determined to further the objectives of the Plan.
    3. Redeveloper's Obligations
      Redevelopment within the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area on land to be acquired by the City, shall be restricted by a Lease Agreement or Redevelopment Agreement executed by the City and the Redeveloper. The Lease Agreement or Redevelopment Agreement and project reviews and approval shall apply to all of the Redeveloper's contiguous property within the urban renewal area. The Lease Agreement or Redevelopment Agreement shall include the following provisions:
      1. The Redeveloper shall submit site plans and building plans to the City of Akron, Department of Planning and Urban Development. The Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission shall review and the City Planning Commission shall approve these plans prior to commencement of construction to determine compliance of such plans with the Renewal Plan. It is expressly understood that approval of any plans by the City of Akron applies to any and all features shown thereon; and that any subsequent additions, deletions, or other modifications thereof are required to be submitted by the developer before construction of such modifications can begin.
      2. The Redeveloper shall commence rehabilitation or new construction on land acquired by the City and conveyed to the Redeveloper within 12 months after conveyance.
      3. The Redeveloper shall agree that no covenant, agreement, lease conveyance or other instrument relating to the property shall be effected or executed on the basis or race, creed, color, sex or national origin in the sale, lease, use or occupancy thereof.
      4. The Redeveloper shall maintain the structure and facilities in accordance with all codes and ordinances of the City of Akron.
  6. Other Provisions
    1. Relationship to Local Objectives
      The Urban Renewal Plan proposals are based on planning objectives for the City of Akron as expressed in the General Plan and Workable Program of the City of Akron. The Urban Renewal Plan provides for the redevelopment of the project area in a manner which will promote the public health, safety, morals and welfare.
      The acquisition and elimination of blighted conditions and the prevention of the recurrence of blight will benefit the general public and the business and property owners adjacent to the SUMMA Urban Renewal Area.
      The land use proposals of the plan will provide for development of hospital and related medical and attendant facilities and parking.
    2. Relocation Plan
      Should action by the City result in displacement of any residents, the relocation of displaced individuals, or families will be carried out in conformance with the City of Akron Relocation Plan and Activity Program.
  7. Other Development Provision
    1. Duration of the Renewal Plan Restrictions
      The Renewal Plan and/or modification thereof shall be in force and effect for a period of 40 years from the date of approval of this Renewal Plan by the City of Akron. The termination of this Renewal Plan shall in no way permit the project land or any part thereof to be restricted on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin in the sale, use, or occupancy thereof; nor shall it permit the practice of discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.
    2. Provisions for Amending Approved Plan
      This Renewal Plan may be amended from time to time upon approval by the City Planning Commission and City Council, County of Summit, Ohio.

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