Kolb Acres Agricultural District Application
Kent
Description
Eric Kolb asked to place his Johnson Road property in an agricultural district under ORC Chapter 929; council rejected the request unanimously via Resolution 2026-17.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Feb 18, 2026.
Denial preserves Forest Lakes residents' rights to pursue noise and nuisance complaints about the ongoing excavation and diesel pumping next door.
Applicant
- Name
- Eric Kolb / Kolb Acres LLC
- Address
- 100 Johnson Rd, Kent, OhioSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Feb 18, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council (Regular) - Feb 18, 2026
Eric Kolb asked to place his Johnson Road property in an agricultural district under ORC Chapter 929; council rejected the request unanimously via Resolution 2026-17.
City Council Committee Meeting - Feb 4, 2026
Kolb sought agricultural district status for his 42-acre property, claiming three years of hay farming on 34 acres, but police and staff testimony found no actual farming — only excavation and pumping for a lake expansion. Council moved unanimously to deny.
Related issues (1)
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