LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Multiple housing projects in Lima were discussed at Monday’s City Council meeting, with councilors approving the rezoning of one city block.
In a unanimous vote, council approved the rezoning of 35 parcels in the block surrounded by West Spring, South Collett, West Elm and South Baxter Streets from Class 2 to Class 3 residential.
The approval comes as Spire Development, based in Columbus, aims to develop senior housing on 13 parcels in the area. Plans call for one 50-unit, three-story building and one 33-unit, four-story building. Both buildings would be elevator-serviced and feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom units with various amenities. Other multifamily housing projects are also under consideration as the city works to address Lima’s housing needs.
"This is going to help our senior population age in place while living independently. We need to improve our housing stock in Lima because our housing stock had aged. Developers, the 4 or 5 listed on our docket [Monday] night, but also our LCIC [Lima Community Improvement Corporation] that are doing some housing renovations, as well as private sector, doing some housing renovations and building in our community as well, to make sure that we're able to hit that mark of the numbers of housing that we may need," says Jamie Dixon, President, Lima City Council.
Three additional multifamily housing projects were discussed during the meeting. One project is proposed at 910 North Shore Drive and would consist of 82 units. The other two proposals include a two-story building with 20 single-bedroom units at 1404 North West St., and a one-story, ranch-style building with 12 single-bedroom units at 625 W. Spring St.
