Sharonville public meetings in 2021

City Council

City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances regarding city finances, including permanent appropriations for the 2021 fiscal year and fund transfers for 2022. The body will also review contracts for legislative consulting and sidewalk design.

• Ordinance 2021-76-E: Permanent appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2021
• Ordinance 2021-79-E: Two professional contracts with Focused Capitol Solutions, LLC for legislative consulting
• Ordinance 2021-80-E: Contract with Kleingers Group for sidewalk design on U S 42
• Ordinance 2021-81-E: Emergency Medical Services Agreement with the Village of Glendale, Ohio
• Resolution 2021-R-16-E: Intent to conduct internet auctions for obsolete city property in 2022

The Sharonville City Council approved the 2022 operating budget, employee salary ordinance, and several other financial measures, including a contract for legislative consulting and an EMS agreement with Glendale. The council also authorized participation in the Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement and approved a resolution to sell outdated equipment via online auctions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 operating budget (Ordinance 2021-76-E) unanimously
• Approved 2022 employee salary ordinance (Ordinance 2021-75-E) unanimously
• Approved depository agreements for city funds (Ordinance 2021-74-E) unanimously
• Approved fund transfers for 2022 capital and debt payments (Ordinance 2021-77-E) unanimously
• Approved year-end fund balance transfers (Ordinance 2021-78-E) unanimously
• Approved contract with Focused Capitol Solutions for lobbying services (Ordinance 2021-79-E) unanimously
• Approved EMS agreement with Glendale at $5,000/month (Ordinance 2021-81-E) unanimously
• Approved participation in Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement (Ordinance 2021-82-E) unanimously

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on five variance requests, including a commercial property at 11740 Lebanon Road seeking to keep gravel parking and shipping containers, and four residential requests for carports, a trailer on pavers, and a screened porch. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. The Lebanon Road item was previously tabled due to notification issues.

• Variance for gravel parking and shipping containers at 11740 Lebanon Road (Ordinances 1135, 1151)
• Variance for front-yard carport at 3730 Creek Road (Ordinance 1125.19)
• Variance for trailer on pavers at 6773 Wilma Drive (Ordinance 1151)
• Variance for side-yard carport with reduced setback at 6199 Amelia Drive (Ordinance 1131.05)
• Variance for screened porch with reduced rear setback at 11090 Mulligan Street (Ordinance 1131.05)

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals approved four variance requests and tabled one. Approved: a temporary variance for gravel parking and storage at 11740 Lebanon Road (with conditions), a carport in the front yard at 3730 Creek Road, a trailer on pavers at 6773 Wilma Drive, and a screened porch with reduced setback at 11090 Mulligan Street. The carport variance at 6199 Amelia Drive was tabled to January 12, 2022.

• Approved temporary variance for gravel parking and storage at 11740 Lebanon Road (unanimous, conditions apply)
• Approved carport variance in front yard at 3730 Creek Road (unanimous, conditions apply)
• Approved trailer on pavers variance at 6773 Wilma Drive (unanimous, conditions apply)
• Approved screened porch variance with reduced setback at 11090 Mulligan Street (unanimous, conditions apply)
• Tabled carport variance at 6199 Amelia Drive to January 12, 2022

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider two requests: a conditional use permit for a daycare at 10924 Reading Road and a flood plain variance for a Gorilla Glue building addition at 2101 East Kemper Road. The daycare request is from Jasmine Davis, who operates Learning Land and wants to expand into the SM-D district. The flood plain variance would allow construction of a 7,400-square-foot addition at an elevation six feet below the base flood elevation.

• Conditional use permit for daycare at 10924 Reading Road (SM-D district)
• Flood plain variance for Gorilla Glue addition at 2101 East Kemper Road
• Variance request for 6-foot elevation reduction (575' vs. 580' BFE)
• Proposed addition: 7,400 sq ft, 92' x 80', on west side of existing building
• Conditions include no dormitory facilities and safe drop-off/pick-up for daycare

The Sharonville Planning Commission approved two requests unanimously. A conditional use permit was granted for a daycare at 10924 Reading Road with conditions on traffic and outdoor activities. A flood plain variance was approved for Gorilla Glue's 7,400 sq ft addition at 2101 East Kemper Road, allowing a floor elevation 6 feet below the base flood elevation.

• Approved conditional use permit for daycare at 10924 Reading Road (unanimous)
• Approved flood plain variance for Gorilla Glue addition at 2101 East Kemper Road (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading regarding the rezoning of 3739 Hauck Road. The body is also considering ordinances related to employee pay, hiring ages, and budget appropriations.

• Rezoning of 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to General Industrial
• Ordinance 2021-68-E: Establishing maximum age for initial Police and Fire Department appointments
• Ordinance 2021-70-E: Discretionary bonus and cost of living adjustment for full-time and permanent part-time employees
• Ordinance 2021-71-E: Amending 2021 appropriations for various funds
• Ordinance 2021-72-E: Providing 2021 Christmas gifts for city employees

The Sharonville City Council held a public hearing and then unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-66, rezoning 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to General Industrial. The Council also unanimously approved several other ordinances, including raising the maximum age for new police and firefighter appointments, and providing employee bonuses, a COLA, and Christmas gifts. The meeting included reports on a flood mitigation project with increased costs and a discussion of ongoing railroad access issues on Hauck Road.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-66, rezoning 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to General Industrial.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-68-E, increasing the maximum age for initial appointments to the Police and Fire Departments.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-70-E, approving a discretionary bonus and cost of living adjustment for employees.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-71-E, amending 2021 appropriations for various funds.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-72-E, providing Christmas gifts for city employees in 2021.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-73-E, providing reimbursement for Planning Commission members for 2021.
• Approved the minutes from the November 9, 2021 regular meeting and the November 4, 2021 Budget Work Session.
• Approved a motion to enter and exit Executive Session for litigation purposes.

Planning & Zoning

This Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, originally scheduled for November 10, 2021, has been postponed until December 8, 2021. When it convenes, the board will consider two variance requests: one for parked vehicles on gravel and shipping container storage at 11740 Lebanon Road, and another for a front-yard carport at 3730 Creek Road. The agenda also includes approval of the October 13, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Variance request for parked vehicles on gravel and shipping containers as storage in General Business zone at 11740 Lebanon Road (Zoning Ordinances 1135 and 1151)
• Variance request to build a carport in front yard at 3730 Creek Road (Zoning 1125.19)
• Meeting postponed from November 10 to December 8, 2021
• Approval of October 13, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The November 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 7:30pm in Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: December 8, 2021, 7:30pm, Council Chambers

City Council

City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding property nuisance codes and a contract for engineering services. The body is also considering a zoning change for 3739 Hauck Road and updates to police and fire department appointment ages.

• Ordinance 2021-66: Change zoning for 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to General Industrial
• Ordinance 2021-59: Create New Health, Safety, and Sanitation Code for Chronic Nuisance Property
• Ordinance 2021-63: Contract with CT Consultants for 2022 Engineering and Site Plan Review
• Ordinance 2021-68-E: Establish maximum age for initial Police and Fire Department appointments
• Ordinance 2021-69: Amend 2021 Appropriations for various funds

The Sharonville City Council unanimously passed the chronic nuisance property ordinance (2021-59) and approved a contract with CT Consultants for engineering services (2021-63). Council also approved an amendment to the senior housing interfund repayment schedule (2021-67-E) and amended 2021 appropriations for TIF funds (2021-69). An ordinance to change the maximum age for initial police and fire appointments (2021-68-E) was tabled.

• Approved chronic nuisance property ordinance 2021-59 (unanimous)
• Approved CT Consultants engineering contract 2021-63 (unanimous)
• Approved senior housing interfund repayment amendment 2021-67-E (unanimous)
• Approved TIF appropriations amendment 2021-69 (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance 2021-68-E on maximum age for police/fire appointments
• Approved appointments of Lippert as OKI rep, Koch and Schmidt as ICRC reps, Lippert as President Pro Tem (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 meeting as written
• Held executive session on property purchase (unanimous)

City Council

There was no agenda provided for the Sharonville City Council budget work session on November 4, 2021. For further details regarding this meeting, residents are directed to the official minutes.

The Sharonville City Council held a budget work session to review the 2022 budget, including income tax projections, debt, fund transfers, capital, and year-end fund balance. The council also held an executive session to discuss the purchase of real property, but no formal decisions were made during the session.

• Held executive session on property purchase (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session at 8:15 p.m.

City Council

City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding property codes, sidewalk projects, and zoning. The body is discussing a zoning change for a specific property and a contract for engineering services.

• Ordinance 2021-66: Change zoning for 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to General Industrial
• Ordinance 2021-64-E: Reject all bids and rebid the Kemper Road Sidewalk Project
• Ordinance 2021-63: Contract with CT Consultants for 2022 engineering and site plan review
• Ordinance 2021-59: Create new Health, Safety, and Sanitation Code regarding Chronic Nuisance Property
• Liquor Permit for Cracker Barrel Store

Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-64-E to reject all bids for the Kemper Road sidewalk project, rebid it, and appropriate additional funds. They also unanimously approved a voice vote to expand DORA operating hours to 10:00 a.m. on December 11 for Christmas on the Loop. Ordinance 2021-59 (chronic nuisance property) was tabled for further discussion with hoteliers. A public hearing was set for November 23 on the rezoning of 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to General Industrial.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-64-E to reject bids, rebid Kemper Road sidewalk project, and appropriate more funds (unanimous)
• Approved DORA hours expansion to 10:00 a.m. on December 11 for Christmas on the Loop (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-59 (chronic nuisance property) for further discussion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-65 adopting codified ordinance changes from Walter Drane Company (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-16-E honoring Noah Powers for service (unanimous)
• Approved late delivery of Resolution 2021-R-16-E (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 meeting as written
• Set public hearing for November 23, 2021 on rezoning 3739 Hauck Road from GB to GI

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests. One is a tabled request from James Lee Byrd to extend pavement less than 1 foot from the property line at 10710 Plainfield Road to park trailers. The other is a new request from Robert Henderson to allow parked commercial vehicles on gravel and shipping containers for storage at 11740 Lebanon Road, which is currently under a zoning violation notice.

• Variance to extend pavement less than 1' off property line at 10710 Plainfield Road (James Lee Byrd)
• Variance to allow parked vehicles on gravel and shipping containers in GB zone at 11740 Lebanon Road (Robert Henderson)
• Zoning violation notice #2021434 issued to 42 Touchless Bubbles LLC for 11740 Lebanon Road
• Proposed condition: pave rear lot and remove shipping containers by October 13, 2022

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for James Lee Byrd to extend pavement less than 1 foot off the property line at 10710 Plainfield Road, with three conditions. A second variance request at 11740 Lebanon Road was tabled due to improper neighbor notification. The November 10, 2021 meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

• Approved variance for pavement extension at 10710 Plainfield Road (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for gravel parking and shipping containers at 11740 Lebanon Road
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2021 meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider two items: a request to rezone 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to General Industrial, and a site plan review for a new warehouse at 2430 East Sharon Road. The rezoning, if recommended, would go to City Council for final approval. The warehouse project includes demolishing an existing home and building a new structure at an estimated cost of $350,000.

• Zone change request for 3739 Hauck Road from General Business (GB) to General Industrial (GI) by Kurt Barney for Vandalia Rental
• Site plan review for new warehouse at 2430 East Sharon Road (Hudepohl Restoration), estimated cost $350,000
• Warehouse to be built after demolishing existing single-family home, adding to existing shop
• Proposed warehouse size: approximately 7,287 square feet
• Resolution 21-02 forwarded to City Council if approved

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a zone change for 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to General Industrial, with conditions including final site plan approval. It also unanimously approved a site plan review for a new warehouse at 2430 East Sharon Road, with conditions including demolition of the existing home within 6 months and paved parking.

• Approved zone change for 3739 Hauck Road from GB to GI (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new warehouse at 2430 East Sharon Road (unanimous)
• Condition: demolish existing residential building by April 13, 2022
• Condition: all parking and maneuvering areas paved with hard surface
• Condition: record survey plat consolidating two parcels before permits

City Council

City Council is meeting to discuss several ordinances regarding fund appropriations and city contracts. The primary item is a proposal to issue revenue bonds for Convention Center upgrades. The body is also reviewing a new health, safety, and sanitation code.

• Ordinance 2021-61: Issuance of revenue bonds up to $17,500,000 for Convention Center improvements
• Ordinance 2021-60: Authorization for Safety/Service Director to purchase two vehicles and dispose of excess vehicles
• Ordinance 2021-63: Contract with CT Consultants for 2022 engineering and site plan review
• Ordinance 2021-59: New Health, Safety, and Sanitation Code regarding Chronic Nuisance Property
• Resolution 2021-R-15-E: Acceptance of amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission for tax levies

Council unanimously approved ordinances authorizing $17.5 million in bonds for the Convention Center expansion, along with related appropriations and a resolution setting the tax millage at zero. They also approved the purchase of two police vehicles and disposal of two excess vehicles. A proposed chronic nuisance property ordinance received a second reading but was not voted on.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-61 authorizing $17.5M in revenue bonds for Convention Center expansion.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-62-E amending appropriations and Ordinance 2021-21-E for the expansion.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-60-E to purchase two unmarked police vehicles and dispose of two excess vehicles.
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-15-E accepting tax rates and levies, keeping millage at zero.
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2021 meeting.
• Signed liquor permit notices for Da Han Inc. and Speedway LLC with no objections.
• Tabled discussion on night club application race question to Law Committee.
• Heard concerns from hoteliers on proposed nuisance ordinance; referred to Hotel Liaison.

City Council

The City Council will discuss collective bargaining agreements for patrol officers and police sergeants. The body is also reviewing a new chronic nuisance property code and a state application for culvert repairs on Cornell Road.

• Ordinance 2021-48-E: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (Patrol Officers) 2020-2022
• Ordinance 2021-49-E: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (Police Sergeants) 2020-2022
• Ordinance 2021-59: New Health, Safety, and Sanitation Code Chapter 521.17 regarding Chronic Nuisance Property
• Resolution 2021-R-14-E: State Capital Improvement Program application for Cornell Road Culvert Repair Project
• Ordinance 2021-55: Contract addendum with Swim Safe Pool Management for 2022 aquatic operations

Sharonville City Council approved three items: an addendum to the SwimSafe pool management contract for 2022, collective bargaining agreements with the FOP for patrol officers and sergeants through 2022, and a resolution to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funds for the Cornell Road culvert repair. The council also gave the first reading to a chronic nuisance property ordinance, which will be voted on October 26. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved SwimSafe pool management contract addendum for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved FOP patrol officers collective bargaining agreement through 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved FOP police sergeants collective bargaining agreement through 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission grant for Cornell Road culvert repair (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to chronic nuisance property ordinance (no vote)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a contract extension for aquatic operations and an appropriation amendment for replacement vehicles. The body is also considering a resolution to reject previous bids and rebid the Golden View Acres Roof Replacement Project.

• Ordinance 2021-55: Contract addendum with Swimsafe Pool Management for 2022 aquatic operations
• Ordinance 2021-58-E: Appropriation amendments for replacement vehicles under the Enterprise Lease Program
• Resolution 2021-R-13-E: Rejection of bids and rebidding for the Golden View Acres Roof Replacement Project
• Cornell Road Culvert Application voice vote

Sharonville City Council approved three items: Ordinance 2021-58-E authorizing the Safety/Service Director to order replacement vehicles under the Enterprise Lease Program and dispose of excess vehicles; Resolution 2021-R-13-E rejecting all bids for the Golden View Acres roof replacement and rebidding the project; and a voice vote approving the MRF-Cornell Road Culvert Grant Application for engineering and design. All votes were unanimous. The council also heard a presentation on the Downtown Loop Master Plan concepts and discussed the possibility of additional design funding, but took no formal action on it.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-58-E authorizing replacement vehicle orders and disposal of excess vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-13-E to reject and rebid Golden View Acres roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved MRF-Cornell Road Culvert Grant Application for engineering and design (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 31, 2021 meeting as written
• Suspended rules to allow first and only reading of Ordinance 2021-58-E and Resolution 2021-R-13-E (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four requests: two variances for pavement and signs, and two appeals regarding truck parking and an abandoned sign. The board will decide whether to grant temporary relief from zoning rules, with staff recommending conditions for each approval.

• Variance to extend pavement less than 1' off property line at 10710 Plainfield Road (James Lee Byrd)
• Variance to keep abandoned sign at 10863 Reading Road (Nguyen Thomas)
• Appeal to allow parked trucks and trailers at 11171 Dowlin Drive (Montu Bedi)
• Appeal to keep abandoned sign at 11171 Dowlin Drive (Montu Bedi)

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a temporary appeal for Montu Bedi to keep an abandoned sign at 11171 Dowlin Drive until March 31, 2022, with conditions including installing a blank sign face within 60 days. A variance request for 10710 Plainfield Road was tabled because the applicant was absent. The board also approved minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approved temporary appeal for abandoned sign at 11171 Dowlin Dr until 3/31/2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled variance request for pavement at 10710 Plainfield Rd (applicant absent)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2021 meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Third Eye Brewing Company to host a temporary food truck and outdoor consumption area at 11276 Chester Road during the Horror Hound convention. The request is for September 10-12, 2021, with specific hours. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting.

• Conditional use permit for temporary outdoor food and beverage at 11276 Chester Road (Third Eye Brewery)
• Food truck on site Sept 10-12, 2021, hours 4-10pm Fri/Sat, 2-8pm Sun
• Temporary outdoor consumption area in parking lot, taking ~24 parking spaces
• 30' x 60' tent previously approved by Community Development Department
• Conditions include managing overflow parking and keeping property clean

The Sharonville Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Third Eye Brewing Company at 11276 Chester Road, allowing a temporary food truck and outdoor consumption area for the Horror Hound convention, plus extended outdoor dining tents. The permit was approved unanimously with conditions to manage parking and trash. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional use permit for temporary outdoor food and beverage at 11276 Chester Road (unanimous)
• Approved temporary food truck for Sept 10-12, 2021, with hours as specified
• Approved temporary outdoor consumption area in parking lot (approx. 24 spaces)
• Approved request to keep two outdoor dining tents annually April-October, subject to reapplication
• Condition: Applicant must account for overflow parking lost by expanded outdoor consumption area
• Condition: Applicant must keep property and adjoining properties clean of trash from expanded area

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to city infrastructure and park improvements. The body will discuss contracts for the Gorman Park renovation phase and the replacement of the Sharonville Community Center elevator.

• Ordinance 2021-57-E: Contracts for Gorman Park renovation design, demolition, and construction
• Ordinance 2021-56-E: Contract for the replacement of the Sharonville Community Center elevator
• Ordinance 2021-54-E: Special assessments on properties for 2021 weed removal costs
• Ordinance 2021-55: One-year contract extension and fee schedule for Swimsafe Pool Management
• Resolution 2021-R-11-E: Application for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Grant

Sharonville City Council unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions, including additional appropriations for senior housing deposit refunds, special assessments for weed removal, a contract for the Community Center elevator replacement, funding for Gorman Park Phase II design, and a grant application for park improvements. The council also approved a resignation agreement and extended the SwimSafe pool management contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-53 for senior housing deposit funds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-54-E for weed removal special assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-56-E for Community Center elevator replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-57-E for Gorman Park Phase II design funding (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-11-E for Land and Water Conservation grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-12-E for resignation agreement with Kirk Mousa (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 2021-55 extending SwimSafe contract for 2022
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on five variance requests. These include requests to keep two pole-mounted signs at 11656 Lebanon Road, install a front-yard fence at 3797 Creek Road, build a shuffleboard and bocce ball court at 4211 Allenhurst Close Court, place a shed at 10619 Sarazen Court, and keep a portable storage unit at 10635 Lemarie Drive. The board will decide whether to grant these variances from the city's zoning code.

• Variance to keep two pole-mounted signs at 11656 Lebanon Road (former B & V Beverage) after code enforcement violation
• Variance to install 4' tall aluminum fence in front yard at 3797 Creek Road
• Variance to construct 500 sq ft shuffleboard and 300 sq ft bocce ball courts plus replace 546 sq ft patio at 4211 Allenhurst Close Court
• Variance to place 8' x 8' shed less than 5' from property line at 10619 Sarazen Court
• Variance to temporarily allow portable storage unit in driveway at 10635 Lemarie Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all four variance requests on the agenda. A temporary variance was granted for two pole-mounted signs at 11656 Lebanon Road with conditions, including removal of one sign within a year. Other approvals covered a front-yard fence, a shuffleboard and bocce court, and a temporary portable storage unit.

• Approved temporary variance for two pole-mounted signs at 11656 Lebanon Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 4' aluminum fence at 3797 Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for shuffleboard and bocce courts at 4211 Allenhurst Close Court (unanimous)
• Approved temporary variance for portable storage unit at 10635 Lemarie Drive (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission discussed a potential rezoning of 3739 Hauck Road from General Business (GB) to General Industrial (GI) to allow Vandalia Rentals to relocate there. No formal action was taken; members suggested the applicant submit a zoning change application. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the previous minutes and adjourning.

• Approved written summary and audio recording of July 14, 2021 minutes
• Discussed potential rezoning of 3739 Hauck Road from GB to GI, no vote taken
• Suggested applicant submit zoning change application to Community Development

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will review several ordinances including a contract for the Kemper Road Resurfacing Project. The meeting also includes discussions on renewing special assessments and accepting terms related to the OneOhio subdivision settlement.

• Ordinance 2021-50-E: Kemper Road Resurfacing Project contract
• Ordinance 2021-51-E: Renewal of special assessments for public improvements
• Ordinance 2021-52-E: OneOhio subdivision settlement terms
• Executive Session regarding employee compensation or employment terms

The Sharonville City Council unanimously approved three emergency ordinances and one resolution. They authorized a contract for the Kemper Road resurfacing project, renewed special assessments for the PACE energy district, accepted the terms of the OneOhio opioid settlement (estimated $150,000), and rejected a factfinding report in a labor dispute with the firefighters' union. The council also entered executive session for negotiations and personnel matters.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-50-E for Kemper Road resurfacing contract (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-51-E renewing PACE special assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-52-E accepting OneOhio opioid settlement terms (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-10-E rejecting factfinding report in firefighter labor dispute (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved late delivery of Resolution 2021-R-10-E (unanimous)
• Approved rule suspension for first and only reading of ordinances (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for negotiations and personnel (unanimous)

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will consider a development incentive agreement for Third Eye Brewing. The meeting also includes discussions on salary title changes, right of way easements, and reports regarding the Fraternal Order of Police.

• Development Incentive Agreement with Bt4 Holdings LLC (Third Eye Brewing)
• Ordinance 2021-34: Retitling Street Construction Maintenance Manager to assistant Public Works Director
• Ordinance 2021-37: Vacating Unimproved Right of Way Easement
• Resolution 2021-R-08-E: Approving Fact Finding Report regarding Fraternal Order of Police
• Resolution 2021-R-09-E: Approving Fact Finding Report regarding Fraternal Order of Police

Sharonville City Council approved a seven-year tax abatement for Third Eye Brewery's expansion, ratified acceptance of the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, and approved fact-finding reports for two police bargaining units. Council also retitled a public works position, vacated a right-of-way, and corrected a .07 cent error in a prior ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 7-year tax abatement for Third Eye Brewery expansion (unanimous)
• Ratified acceptance of Purdue Pharma opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved fact-finding report for patrol officers bargaining unit (unanimous)
• Approved fact-finding report for sergeants bargaining unit (unanimous)
• Retitled Street Construction Maintenance Manager to Assistant Public Works Director (unanimous)
• Vacated unimproved Maple Avenue right-of-way (unanimous)
• Corrected .07 cent error in Ordinance 2021-40 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Steve and Jenny Daugherty to reduce the rear lot line setback from 15 to 10 feet for an above-ground swimming pool at 4148 Tepe Court. The property is in an R1-B residential zone, and the applicants state the lot's odd shape creates a hardship. The board may approve the variance with conditions, such as maintaining the pool in good repair.

• Variance request to reduce rear setback from 15' to 10' for above-ground pool at 4148 Tepe Court
• Pool is 18' in diameter, enclosed by 6' privacy fence with removable ladder
• Applicants cite odd-shaped lot as hardship for variance
• Staff recommends condition: pool and improvements maintained in good repair

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance for Steve and Jenny Daugherty to install an above-ground pool 10 feet from the west property line, instead of the required 15 feet, at 4148 Tepe Court. The approval includes conditions that the pool be maintained in good repair and that mechanical equipment be located at least 5 feet from the lot line. The board also approved the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written.

• Approved the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes as written and distributed.
• Approved a variance to reduce the rear lot line setback from 15' to 10' for an above-ground pool at 4148 Tepe Court, with conditions.
• Condition 1: Pool and all improvements shall be maintained in good repair and replaced as necessary to remain in compliance with the approved setback variance.
• Condition 2: Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of 5' from the lot line.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will review a site plan for a connecting building between two existing structures at 3590 Hauck Road, owned by Gilkey Window Company. The commission will also discuss a zoning code update process and a potential rezoning of 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to an Industrial District.

• Site plan review for 11,700 sq ft connecting building at 3590 Hauck Road, estimated cost $933,500
• Stormwater drainage easement with Princeton City Schools for detention on 3655 Hauck Road
• Discussion of zoning code update process presented by Compass Point Planning
• Potential rezoning of 3739 Hauck Road from General Business to Industrial District

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 tax budget. The body is also considering several emergency contracts for infrastructure and facility repairs.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2022 Tax Budget (Resolution 2021-R-05-E)
• Contract for roof replacement at Golden View Acres buildings (Ordinance 2021-41-E)
• Funding application to SORTA for the Hauck Road construction project (Ordinance 2021-42-E)
• Contract with Kleingers Group for Crescentville Road Overpass fencing and Downtown Loop engineering (Ordinances 2021-43-E, 2021-44-E)
• Creation of a new Event Service Assistant position (Ordinance 2021-45-E)

The Sharonville City Council unanimously approved the 2022 tax budget (Resolution 2021-R-05-E) and seven ordinances, including the Golden View Acres roof replacement, a SORTA grant application for the Hauck Road project, and a Safe Routes to School grant. The council also approved a resolution commending Councilmember Shayok Dutta for his service. All items were passed in a single reading after a unanimous rule suspension.

• Approved Resolution 2021-R-05-E adopting the 2022 Tax Budget.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-40 amending 2021 appropriations for various funds.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-41-E authorizing a contract for roof replacement at Golden View Acres.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-42-E authorizing a SORTA grant application for the Hauck Road project.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-43-E authorizing a contract for decorative fencing design on the Crescentville Road overpass.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-44-E authorizing a contract for the Downtown Loop master plan.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-45-E establishing a full-time Event Service Assistant position at the Convention Center.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-46-E accepting an ODOT Safe Routes to School grant.

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two fence variance requests. One request seeks to connect a privacy fence to the front corner of a house at 10818 Willfleet Drive. The other is a request to reconsider a previously denied variance for a fence at 10511 Thornview Drive.

• Variance to connect double gate privacy fence to front corner of house at 10818 Willfleet Drive (Tyler Sovchik)
• Three variances for a 6-foot privacy fence at 10511 Thornview Drive (Kyle Davis): side yard, non-finished side facing abutting property, back-to-back with neighbor's fence
• Motion to reconsider Kyle Davis's case, originally denied April 14, 2021

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a privacy fence at 10818 Willfleet Drive and reconsidered a previously denied case, approving all three variances for 10511 Thornview Drive. Both approvals were unanimous with conditions, including applying for a Conditional Use Permit.

• Approved variance for privacy fence at 10818 Willfleet Drive (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconsider Kyle Davis case (unanimous)
• Approved variance for side yard fence at 10511 Thornview Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance for non-finished side facing abutting property at 10511 Thornview Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance for back-to-back fence at 10511 Thornview Drive (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider three conditional use permit applications: a privacy fence with a double gate at 10818 Willfleet Drive, a privacy fence at 10511 Thornview Drive (pending BZA action), and a church occupying two vacant storefront units at 3325 East Sharon Road Unit C+D. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Conditional use permit for 108' of 6' vinyl privacy fence with double gate at 10818 Willfleet Drive
• Conditional use permit for existing privacy fence at 10511 Thornview Drive (requires BZA variances)
• Conditional use permit for church at 3325 East Sharon Road Unit C+D in SM-D district
• Approval of May 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The Sharonville Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits: a privacy fence with double gate at 10818 Willfleet Drive, a privacy fence at 10511 Thornview Drive, and a church occupying two storefronts at 3325 East Sharon Road Unit C+D. All were approved unanimously with staff recommendations. The commission also discussed a proposed redevelopment at 11171 Dowlin Drive but took no action.

• Approved conditional use permit for privacy fence with double gate at 10818 Willfleet Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for privacy fence at 10511 Thornview Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for church at 3325 East Sharon Road Unit C+D (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Sharonville City Council is meeting to consider Ordinance 2021-39. This ordinance proposes amendments to the 2021 appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund.

• Ordinance 2021-39: Amending 2021 Appropriations for 401 Capital Fund

The Sharonville City Council met on June 8, 2021, and approved the minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting. Council suspended regular rules to allow a single reading of Ordinance 2021-39, which amends the 2021 appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund, and passed it unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for single reading of Ordinance 2021-39 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-39 amending 2021 appropriations for 401 Capital Fund (unanimous)

City Council

Sharonville City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including an economic development agreement for Project Stream 2021. The body will also discuss infrastructure upgrades and the potential termination of a liquor permit.

• Ordinance 2021-32-E: Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Project Stream 2021 Job Creation Incentive Grant
• Ordinance 2021-38-E: Construction of a new right turn lane from WB Sharon Road to NB Mosteller Road and traffic signal upgrades
• Resolution 2021-R-03-E: Recommendation to terminate liquor permit for Klass Entertainment Inc. (Dba Cove 51 Nightclub)
• Ordinance 2021-36: Authorization to dispose of excess vehicles
• Resolution 2021-R-04-E: Application for a NatureWorks Grant through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-32-E, authorizing an economic development incentive agreement for Project Stream 2021, a $30 million capital investment expected to create 35 new full-time jobs with an estimated $1.855 million in new payroll. The incentive grant is for 45% over 4 years. Council also approved several other items, including appropriations for Gorman Park, sale of four police vehicles, a road construction contract for Sharon/Mosteller Road, and a resolution objecting to the liquor permit of Cove 51 Nightclub. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-32-E: Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Project Stream 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-35: Amending 2021 appropriations for various funds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-36: Authorizing sale of four police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-38-E: Contract for right turn lane from WB Sharon Road to NB Mosteller Road and traffic signal upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-03-E: Recommending termination of liquor permit for Cove 51 Nightclub and requesting hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-04-E: Authorizing application for ODNR NatureWorks grant for fencing at Creekside at Gower Park (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2021 meeting as written
• Held executive session to discuss employment; no action taken

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a free-standing sign at 6125 East Kemper Road with a reduced setback from the street right-of-way, subject to conditions including a 5-foot maximum distance from the ROW. The Board also approved a variance for a 6-foot privacy fence at 4148 Tepe Court, allowing it to be installed back-to-back with existing fences, with conditions including a conditional use permit. Both motions passed unanimously. The Board discussed but did not decide on rehearing a previously denied fence case at 10511 Thornview Drive.

• Approved sign variance at 6125 East Kemper Road (unanimous) with conditions: safe maintenance, possible removal if in ROW, and no further than 5' from ROW
• Approved privacy fence variance at 4148 Tepe Court (unanimous) with conditions: maintain fence, rear yard only, max 6' height, and obtain conditional use permit
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2021 meeting as written
• Discussed rehearing 10511 Thornview Drive fence case but took no action

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved three applications: a conditional use permit for a privacy fence at 4148 Tepe Court, a site plan review for a steel carport garage at 3295 East Sharon Road, and a conditional use permit and site plan review for a permanent drive-up pick-up window at LaRosa's on Lebanon Road. All motions passed unanimously with staff recommendations. No old business was discussed.

• Approved conditional use permit for privacy fence at 4148 Tepe Court (unanimous)
• Approved site plan review for 41' x 18' steel carport garage at 3295 East Sharon Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan review for LaRosa's drive-up pick-up window at 11264 Lebanon Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2021 meeting as written

City Council

The City Council will discuss extending a COVID-19 relief program for small businesses. The body is also considering a job creation incentive grant for Project Stream 2021 and a grant application for traffic flow improvements.

• Ordinance 2021-31-E: Extending the 2021 Covid-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program
• Ordinance 2021-32-E: Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Project Stream 2021 (Job Creation Incentive Grant)
• Ordinance 2021-33-E: STBG/CMAG Application for traffic flow improvements

Sharonville City Council approved Ordinance 2021-31-E, extending the 2021 Small Business Relief Grant Program with additional funds to cover the two remaining applicants, and Ordinance 2021-33-E, authorizing an OKI grant application for upgrading traffic signal equipment and communications infrastructure along Kemper Road and US 42. Council also approved a voice vote allowing the Recreation Director to apply for a Hamilton County CDBG grant for free public Wi-Fi at Gorman Park and other areas. Ordinance 2021-32-E, regarding an Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Project Stream 2021, was tabled at the request of the Safety Service Director.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-31-E extending the 2021 Small Business Relief Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-33-E authorizing OKI grant application for traffic signal upgrades on Kemper Road and US 42 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-32-E for Project Stream 2021 Economic Development Incentive Agreement
• Approved voice vote to apply for Hamilton County CDBG grant for free public Wi-Fi at Gorman Park (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2021 meeting as written
• Signed TREX transfer notice for HMJMAJD, Inc. at 11955 Lebanon Road with no objections

City Council

City Council will consider several ordinances, including the issuance of notes for city funding and the acceptance of an EPA grant. The body will also review a project agreement for the widening of Hauck Road.

• Ordinance 2021-27-E: Issuance and sale of notes in a maximum aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000
• Ordinance 2021-29-E: Acceptance of an Ohio EPA Grant for an electric vehicle charging station program
• Ordinance 2021-30-E: Project agreement for the widening of Hauck Road
• Ordinance 2021-28: Amendment of 2021 appropriations for various funds

The Sharonville City Council unanimously approved four ordinances: a $2 million note rollover, an amendment to the 404 Capital Fund for electric vehicle charging stations and a traffic control box repair, acceptance of an Ohio EPA grant for the charging stations, and a final agreement with ODOT for the Hauck Road and US 42 widening project. All votes were unanimous with no discussion. The council also received reports on finances, recreation, and community development, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2M note rollover ordinance 2021-27-E (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-28 amending 404 Capital Fund for EV charging stations and traffic box repair (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-29-E accepting Ohio EPA grant for EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-30-E final ODOT agreement for Hauck Road widening (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2021 minutes as written (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a temporary variance allowing a semi-trailer at 2000 East Kemper Road for up to two years, with conditions. It also approved a fence variance at 11121 Spinner Avenue with conditions, and denied a retroactive fence variance at 10511 Thornview Drive.

• Approved temporary variance for semi-trailer at 2000 East Kemper Road (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved fence variance at 11121 Spinner Avenue (unanimous, with conditions)
• Denied three fence variances at 10511 Thornview Drive (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a solid privacy fence at 11121 Spinner Avenue, with conditions on maintenance and height. It also unanimously approved a request to vacate a portion of unimproved Maple Avenue right-of-way, which will be recommended to City Council for final decision. A second fence application at 10511 Thornview Drive was not presented because the applicant failed to appear and his variance requests were denied at BZA. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional use permit for privacy fence at 11121 Spinner Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of Maple Avenue ROW portion (unanimous), recommended to City Council
• Denied (by default) fence application at 10511 Thornview Drive due to applicant no-show and BZA denial

City Council

The Sharonville City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding community development and personnel. Items include a memorandum of understanding for the Sharon Creek Trail and financial assistance for Festivals of Sharonville.

• Resolution 2021-R-02: MOU for planning, constructing, and maintaining the Sharon Creek Trail
• Ordinance 2021-24-E: Assistance to Festivals of Sharonville
• Ordinance 2021-25-E: Amending 2021 Appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund
• Ordinance 2021-26-E: 'Make-Whole' payments to Stefan Kowatsch via SharedWork Ohio Program

The Sharonville City Council approved a resolution to join the Sharon Creek Collaborative for planning and constructing the Sharon Creek Trail, and passed three emergency ordinances: $50,000 in CARES Act funds to Festivals of Sharonville, $210,000 for right-of-way acquisition in the FEMA project and Kemper Sidewalk, and make-whole payments to a convention center employee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2021-R-02 authorizing MOU for Sharon Creek Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-24-E awarding $50,000 to Festivals of Sharonville (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-25-E appropriating $210,000 for right-of-way and right-of-entry (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-26-E authorizing make-whole payments to Stefan Kowatsch (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 30, 2021 meeting as written

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by Klass Entertainments LLC related to a nightclub license denial. The regular meeting includes discussions on the Sharon Creek Trail, Kemper Road resurfacing, and various fund appropriations.

• Public hearing: Appeal by Klass Entertainments LLC (DBA Cove 51) regarding nightclub license denial
• Resolution 2021-R-02: MOU for the Sharon Creek Trail
• Ordinance 2021-22: Amending 2021 appropriations for various funds
• Ordinance 2021-23-E: Contract with CT Consultants, Inc. for Kemper Road resurfacing
• Ordinance 2021-24-E: Assistance to Festivals of Sharonville

The Sharonville City Council approved two ordinances: one to amend appropriations to buy 900 more tons of road salt at current prices, and another authorizing a contract with CT Consultants for engineering design of the Kemper Road Resurfacing Project. The public hearing on the Cove 51 nightclub license appeal was held in abeyance after the parties agreed the business could reapply as a bar. The council also received reports on finances and the police department's annual report.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-22 amending appropriations to purchase 900 tons of road salt (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-23-E authorizing CT Consultants contract for Kemper Road Resurfacing design (unanimous)
• Held Cove 51 nightclub license appeal in abeyance pending new application
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2021 meeting
• Suspended rules for immediate effectivity of Ordinances 2021-22 and 2021-23-E (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider an appeal of a zoning violation enforcement notice for the property at 11580 Chester Road, filed by Ty L. Foster, Esq. on behalf of Leon & Brothers, LLC under Sharonville Zoning Ordinance 1153.19-20. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. No new business is listed.

• Appeal of Zoning Violation Enforcement Notice – Case No. 2020030 – 11580 Chester Road
• Approval of February 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied an appeal by Leon & Brothers, LLC of a zoning violation notice for an abandoned free-standing sign at 11580 Chester Road. The board also approved the February 10, 2021 meeting minutes and re-elected Paul Culter as Chairman and Andrew Sasser as Vice Chairman.

• Denied appeal of zoning violation notice for sign at 11580 Chester Road (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2021 meeting minutes as written
• Re-elected Paul Culter as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Andrew Sasser as Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission is meeting to consider two conditional use permit applications and a site plan review. The first is for keeping a camper on a gravel pad at 10101 McCauly Road, and the second involves a drive-through restaurant and site plan at 11820 Lebanon Road, submitted by Pat Gilligan on behalf of Gilligan Company. The commission will also approve the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting.

• Conditional use permit for camper at 10101 McCauly Road
• Conditional use permit for drive-through restaurant at 11820 Lebanon Road
• Site plan review and approval for 11820 Lebanon Road
• Approval of February 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Sharonville Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen drive-thru restaurant at 11820 Lebanon Road, the site of a closed Shell station. The commission also approved, by a 3-2 vote, a conditional use permit for a camper parked on a gravel pad at 10101 McCauly Road, with conditions requiring the pad's maintenance. The February 10, 2021 meeting minutes were approved as written. No old business was discussed.

• Approved conditional use permit for a camper on a gravel pad at 10101 McCauly Road (3-2 vote), with condition to maintain the pad
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan for Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen drive-thru at 11820 Lebanon Road (unanimous), with conditions on improvements, dumpster enclosure, and plan approvals
• Approved written minutes and audio recording from the February 10, 2021 meeting as distributed

City Council

Sharonville City Council is meeting to discuss several ordinances related to small business relief and capital fund appropriations. The body will consider agreements for debt collection and community reinvestment, as well as a memorandum for the Sharon Creek Trail.

• Ordinance 2021-16: Delinquent Debt Collection Agreement with the Ohio Attorney General
• Ordinance 2021-17-E: Extension of the 2021 Covid-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program
• Ordinance 2021-18-E: CRA Development Incentive Agreement with Kutol Products Company
• Ordinance 2021-19-E: Continuation of the Small Business Facade Improvement Grant Program
• Resolution 2021-R-02: MOU with Sharon Creek Collaborative for the Sharon Creek Trail

The Sharonville City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for Kutol Products Company to support its expansion, along with additional funding for small business relief and facade grants. The council also passed ordinances to update property maintenance penalties, contract with the Ohio Attorney General for delinquent tax collection, purchase a new skid steer, and return funds for the Convention Center Expansion. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-18-E, a Community Reinvestment Area incentive with Kutol Products Company, adding a 10-year tax abatement.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-17-E, extending the Covid-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program with an additional $150,000.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-19-E, continuing the Small Business Facade Improvement Grant Program with an additional $100,000.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11, amending the Property Maintenance Code to increase penalties for repeat offenders.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-16, authorizing a delinquent debt collection agreement with the Ohio Attorney General.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-20-E, authorizing purchase of a replacement skid steer and disposal of the existing one.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-21-E, returning funds from the Convention Center Expansion Fund to Hamilton County.
• Held first reading of Resolution 2021-R-02, authorizing an MOU for the Sharon Creek Trail.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including an amended economic development agreement with Marriott Delta Hotel. The body is also considering the assignment of a purchase agreement for 2198 E. Sharon Road to the Community Improvement Corporation of Sharonville.

• Ordinance 2021-13: Amended Economic Development agreement with Marriott Delta Hotel
• Ordinance 2021-14-E: Acquisition of 2198 E. Sharon Road for the Community Improvement Corporation
• Ordinance 2021-09: Contract with Kleingers Group Inc. for 2021 engineering and site plan review
• Ordinance 2021-12-E: Assistance to the Sharonville Fine Arts Council
• Ordinance 2021-15: Amending 2021 Appropriations for the 201 Street Fund

The Sharonville City Council approved all five ordinances on the agenda, including an amended economic development agreement with the Marriott Delta Hotel to delay loan repayment, a $50,000 grant to the Fine Arts Council, a contract with The Kleingers Group for engineering services, assignment of a property purchase agreement to the C.I.C., and an appropriation for snow-related overtime. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included reports from the fire chief and community development director, but no public comment.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-09: contract with The Kleingers Group for engineering and site plan review.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-12-E: $50,000 grant to the Sharonville Fine Arts Council.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-13: amended repayment terms for the Marriott Delta forgivable loan.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-14-E: assigned purchase agreement for 2198 E. Sharon Road to the C.I.C.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-15: amended appropriations for snow-related overtime.
• Approved minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting as written.
• Suspended rules to allow immediate effectivity for several ordinances.

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hear four items: two variance requests for a chicken coop and a swimming pool on Plainfield Road, and two appeals of zoning violation notices for abandoned signs on Reading Road and Chester Road. The board will also postpone officer elections until March 10, 2021.

• Variance to keep chickens at 10601 Plainfield Road: reduce lot size from 20,000 to 7,200 sq ft and setback from 50 ft to 0 ft
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 15 ft to 8 ft for a 12x24 ft pool at 10710 Plainfield Road
• Appeal of sign violation at 10936 Reading Road (former NAPA Auto Parts) — staff recommends temporary appeal until 12/31/2021
• Appeal of sign violation at 11580 Chester Road (Leon & Brothers, LLC) — staff recommends denial for not implementing approved Sign Improvement Plan
• Election of officers postponed to March 10, 2021

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request to keep chickens at 10601 Plainfield Road, approved a pool setback variance at 10710 Plainfield Road, granted a temporary sign appeal for 10936 Reading Road, and tabled a sign appeal for 11580 Chester Road. All votes were unanimous except the denial, which was also unanimous.

• Denied chicken variance for 10601 Plainfield Road (unanimous)
• Approved pool setback variance for 10710 Plainfield Road (unanimous)
• Granted temporary sign appeal for 10936 Reading Road until 06/22/2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled sign appeal for 11580 Chester Road to March 2021 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission is meeting to review a site plan application for a 1,750 square foot maintenance building at 12134 Midpines Drive, part of The Pines Apartments. The agenda also includes approval of the January 13, 2021 meeting minutes. No old business or discussion items are listed.

• Site plan review for 1,750 sq ft maintenance building at 12134 Midpines Drive (The Pines Apartments)
• Approval of January 13, 2021 meeting minutes

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan review for a 1,750 square foot maintenance building at 12134 Midpines Drive (The Pines Apartments), with staff recommendations. The meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes and introduction of a new City Planner.

• Approved site plan for 1,750 sq ft maintenance building at 12134 Midpines Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and audio recording from January 13, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting, with the main item being the third reading of Ordinance 2021-01 to rezone property at 3855 Hauck Road from General Business to Public Facilities. The council will also consider several other ordinances and resolutions, including purchasing a medic unit, contracting with Kleingers Group for engineering services, and an MOU with the FBI. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2021-01 to rezone 3855 Hauck Road from General Business to Public Facilities
• Ordinance 2021-08-E: Authorize contract to purchase a medic unit and dispose of existing one (emergency)
• Ordinance 2021-09: Contract with Kleingers Group Inc. for engineering and site plan review for 2021
• Resolution 2021-01-E: MOU with FBI Cincinnati Child Exploitation Task Force (emergency)
• Ordinance 2021-12-E: Assistance to Sharonville Fine Arts Council (emergency)

City Council

The Sharonville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including creating two tax increment financing (TIF) areas on Lebanon Road, approving a redevelopment agreement with Anchor Sharonville Partners, LLC, and authorizing purchases such as highway rock salt, garage doors, roof replacements, and a new medic unit. The council will also hold a public hearing on February 9, 2021, regarding a rezoning at 3855 Hauck Road.

• Ordinance 2021-05-E and 2021-06-E: Create TIF areas on Lebanon Road, exempting 75% of improvements from property taxes
• Ordinance 2021-07-E: Approve redevelopment agreement with Anchor Sharonville Partners, LLC
• Ordinance 2021-08-E: Authorize purchase of a medic unit and disposal of existing unit
• Ordinance 2021-01: Rezone 3855 Hauck Road from General Business to Public Facilities (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 2020-66: Authorize contract to purchase highway rock salt for 2021-2022 winter season

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three appeals of zoning violation notices and a request for sign variances. The board will consider whether to allow temporary shipping containers at 3855 Hauck Road, a portable storage unit at 2343 E Sharon Road, and a fence at 10921 Main Street, as well as variances for signs at 3639 Kemper Road. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of prior minutes.

• Appeal Case 2020363: temporary shipping containers at 3855 Hauck Road (Clarion Hotel) until 01/29/2022
• Appeal Case 2020578: portable storage unit at 2343 E Sharon Road (Wing Champ) until 12/31/2021
• Appeal Case 2020588: fence without permit at 10921 Main Street, 30-day temporary appeal to submit permit
• Sign variances at 3639 Kemper Road: setback reduction 25 ft to 5 ft, directional sign 8.33 sq ft (max 4), wall sign 46.62 sq ft (max 2)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals approved three temporary appeals of zoning violation notices for shipping containers and a portable storage unit, rescinded a fence violation notice, and approved three sign variances for the new police headquarters. All decisions were unanimous.

• Granted temporary appeal for shipping containers at 3855 Hauck Road until 01/29/2022 (unanimous)
• Granted temporary appeal for portable storage unit at 2343 E Sharon Road until 12/31/2021 or full indoor dining restored (unanimous)
• Rescinded fence violation notice at 10921 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved sign variances for police HQ at 3639 Kemper Road (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for an electronic message center sign at 3254 Kemper Road, submitted by Holthaus Signs on behalf of Great Oaks/Scarlet Oaks. The commission will also discuss a property at 3790 Hauck Road. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and no old business.

• Conditional use permit for electronic message center sign at Enterprise Drive and Kemper Road (3254 Kemper Road)
• Proposed 27 sq ft digital sign on existing 18-ft freestanding sign approved in 2005
• Conditions include auto-dimming, static messages, 8-second display minimum
• Discussion item: 3790 Hauck Road
• Approval of December 9, 2020 meeting minutes

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for an electronic message center sign at 3254 Kemper Road, with staff recommendations including automatic dimming and static displays. The commission also discussed a potential future rezoning of 3790 Hauck Road to consolidate it into the Enclave development, but took no formal action. Meeting start time change was suggested for future discussion.

• Approved conditional use permit for electronic message center sign at 3254 Kemper Road (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2020 meeting minutes as written
• Discussed potential rezoning of 3790 Hauck Road for Enclave consolidation (no action)
• Suggested changing meeting start time to 7:30 p.m. or swapping with BZA (no action)

City Council

The Sharonville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances up for readings, including a rezoning request and a COVID-19 small business relief grant program. The council will also consider contracts for engineering, salt purchase, garage doors, and roof replacements, as well as property purchases. A public hearing on the rezoning is scheduled for February 9, 2021.

• Rezoning 3855 Hauck Road from General Business to Public Facilities (1st reading)
• Establishing 2021 COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program (emergency)
• Authorizing purchase of property at 2198 E. Sharon Road (emergency)
• Contract with CT Consultants for US 42 Shared Use Path engineering
• Contract to purchase highway rock salt for 2021-2022 winter season

The Sharonville City Council approved several ordinances, including contracts for the US42 Shared Use Path project, a COVID-19 small business relief grant program, and the purchase of 2198 E. Sharon Road. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved a correction to a previous ordinance to include a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for certain firefighters.

• Approved contract with CT Consultants for US42 Shared Use Path design (unanimous)
• Approved participation in ODOT-LET agreement for US42 path (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2198 E. Sharon Road for $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations for property purchase and CARES Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2020-54 adding 2% COLA for Firefighter/Paramedic (unanimous)