Shaker Heights City Council is considering zoning amendments to designate off-campus student housing for John Carroll University (JCU) at two apartment buildings owned by the university on Fairmount Circle. The proposed zoning changes would allow JCU to apply for conditional use permits (CUPs) for the two properties, which are subject to approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. The amendment process includes a public hearing on May 7th and a final vote scheduled for May 28th. The changes are intended to accommodate the influx of students and provide a balance between the needs of the university and the surrounding neighborhood.