ThisWeek CW 06-18-2015

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Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission members welcomed a new member with a familiar name at their June 8 meeting.

June Konold, the wife of Dr. Dan Konold, who had been a longtime member of the commission until his sudden death May 14, was recommended by Mayor Michael Ebert to fill the vacant position through what would have been the end of her husband’s term Dec. 31.

Canal Winchester City Council unanimously approved the appointment June 1.

“I received written confirmation that June Konold was willing to be appointed to the planning and zoning commission to fill the term of her late husband,” Ebert said. “She is currently employed with NiSource Inc. as a finance executive.

“I think this is a good thing to do and I hope you’ll approve the appointment,” he told council.

Development Director Lucas Haire said Dan Konold had served on the planning commission since January 2008, following a five-year break after serving from 1996-2003.

The seven-member planning and zoning commission is responsible for oversight of the city’s zoning code and zoning map, and for reviewing all proposed development plans and providing recommendations to city council. The commission also oversees the city’s comprehensive plan, including layout of streets, bridges, utilities and public land.

Besides filling this vacancy on the commission, Haire said a search is still underway to find a new planning and zoning administrator following the resignation of Chad Flowers May 30.