Sharonville public meetings in 2022

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four sign variance requests from United Dairy Farmers for a new convenience store and gas station at 12191 Mosteller Road. The requests include increasing canopy letter height from 12 to 13 inches, reducing freestanding sign setbacks from 15 feet to 0 feet on Crescentville and Mosteller Roads, and allowing oversized directional signage. Staff recommends conditions if variances are granted.

• Increase sign letter height from 12 to 13 inches on canopy signage
• Reduce front yard setback from 15 feet to 0 feet for freestanding signs along Crescentville and Mosteller Roads
• Allow directional signage exceeding code limits (9 sq ft message area, 5 ft height vs. 4 sq ft and 3 ft max)
• Property at 12191 Mosteller Road, zoned General Business (GB)

The Board approved several sign variances for a United Dairy Farmers location at 12191 Mosteller Road. The approval includes changes to letter height and setbacks, subject to landscaping and maintenance conditions.

• Approved sign letter height increase from 12 to 13 inches on canopy signage (Unanimous)
• Approved reducing front yard setback from 15 feet to 0 feet for freestanding sign on Crescentville Road (Unanimous)
• Approved reducing front yard setback from 15 feet to 0 feet for freestanding sign on Mosteller Road (Unanimous)
• Approved oversized directional signage along two driveways (Unanimous)
• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes and audio recording

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider two requests: a site plan review and flood plain variance for a 7,525-square-foot accessory building at 11861 Mosteller Road, and a conditional use permit for a food truck at 2290 East Sharon Road. The flood plain variance would allow the building to be constructed below the base flood elevation. The food truck request faces potential issues with lot size and driveway spacing.

• Flood plain variance for accessory building at 11861 Mosteller Road to build at 580 feet elevation, below the 584.1-foot base flood elevation
• Proposed 7,525-square-foot steel fabrication building for Brighton Tru-Edge
• Conditional use permit for a food truck at 2290 East Sharon Road (Shell Fueling Station)
• Existing fueling station lot is 23,000 square feet, below the 32,000-square-foot minimum requirement
• Driveways on the property are less than 27 feet from the nearest intersection

The commission unanimously approved a site plan and flood plain variance for a 7,525 square foot accessory building at 11861 Mosteller Road. A request for a food truck conditional use permit at 2290 East Sharon Road was tabled. The November 9, 2022 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved site plan and flood plain variance for accessory building at 11861 Mosteller Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled food truck conditional use permit request for 2290 East Sharon Road
• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. They are set to vote on several ordinances, including the 2023 budget, a new ARPA First Responders Grant Fund, and collective bargaining agreements with the fire and police unions. A public hearing on zoning code amendments is also scheduled.

• Ordinance 2022-72-E: Approves permanent appropriations for the 2023 fiscal year
• Ordinance 2022-77-E: Ratifies the collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 4499 (firefighters) for 2023-2025
• Ordinance 2022-78-E: Ratifies the collective bargaining agreement with the FOP for patrol officers and sergeants for 2023-2025
• Ordinance 2022-70-E: Establishes an ARPA First Responders Grant Fund
• Ordinance 2022-75-E: Authorizes two professional contracts with Focused Capitol Solutions LLC for legislative consulting

City Council

Sharonville City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The council will vote on ordinances including a discretionary bonus and cost-of-living adjustment for employees, appropriations for various funds, and acceptance of a first responder wellness grant. Several items are under emergency readings for immediate effect.

• Ordinance 2022-65-E: Approving a discretionary bonus and cost-of-living adjustment for full-time and permanent part-time employees (emergency)
• Ordinance 2022-69-E: Accepting an ARPA First Responder Wellness, Recruitment, Retention and Resiliency Grant and amending the salary ordinance for additional fire department staff (emergency)
• Ordinance 2022-55: Authorizing a contract with CT Consultants for engineering and site plan review for 2023 (3rd reading)
• Ordinance 2022-56: Authorizing disposal of two surplus pinball machines (3rd reading)
• Ordinance 2022-59: Amending weed removal ordinance to allow only one notification per calendar year (2nd reading)

City Council approved several emergency ordinances providing employee bonuses and cost-of-living adjustments. The council also accepted a grant for three additional firefighter/paramedics and authorized contracts for engineering and equipment disposal.

• Approved discretionary bonus and COLA for full-time and permanent part-time employees (unanimous)
• Accepted ARPA grant for three additional full-time firefighter/paramedics for 24 months (unanimous)
• Approved contract with CT Consultants for 2023 engineering and site plan review (unanimous)
• Authorized disposal of two surplus pinball machines (unanimous)
• Reestablished 411 Facility Improvement Fund and 430 Fire Equipment Fund (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations for the Station 86 camera project (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations for various funds via Ordinance 2022-66-E (unanimous)
• Nominated Councilmember Culter as the OKI representative

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear three variance requests: a temporary accessory structure at 10930 Willfleet Drive, a shed setback at 10880 Lemarie Drive, and a second ground sign at 11955 Lebanon Road. The board will also vote on minutes from the October 12 meeting.

• Variance to keep a temporary fabric structure in the driveway at 10930 Willfleet Drive
• Variance to allow a replacement shed to remain 2-3 feet from the side property line at 10880 Lemarie Drive
• Variance to permit a second ground sign with less than 150 feet of separation at 11955 Lebanon Road (Arby's)
• Approval of October 12 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three separate variance requests for residential structures and commercial signage. Decisions included temporary permission for a fabric structure and permanent approval for a shed and a business sign.

• Approved temporary variance for fabric structure at 10930 Willfleet Drive until April 30, 2023
• Approved setback variance for existing shed at 10880 Lemarie Drive
• Approved sign variance for Arby's at 11969 Lebanon Road regarding sign separation and front yard setback
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will review a site plan and conditional use permit for a new Arby's restaurant at 11955 Lebanon Road, and a conditional use permit to reduce a side yard setback for a building addition at 11155 Oak Street. A zoning code text amendment regarding parking and waste storage is also proposed for discussion.

• Site plan review and conditional use permit for Arby's restaurant at 11955 Lebanon Road
• Conditional use permit to reduce side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet at 11155 Oak Street
• Resolution 22-03: zoning code text amendment on parking, open storage, and waste accumulation
• Proposed Arby's building: 2,445 square feet, 21 feet tall, on 0.84 acres
• Electronic message center sign proposed, requiring separate zoning board approval

The commission approved a site plan for a new Arby's restaurant and a residential setback variance. Additionally, a resolution to amend the zoning code regarding open storage of materials was approved to move forward to City Council.

• Approved side yard setback reduction from 5 feet to approximately 3 feet at 11155 Oak Street
• Approved site plan and conditional use permit for Arby’s Restaurant at 11969 Lebanon Road
• Approved Resolution 22-03 regarding zoning code text amendments for open storage and waste accumulation to move forward to City Council
• Approved October 12th, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The council will hold readings and votes on several ordinances and resolutions, including a job creation incentive grant for 'Project Dough', bridge inspection and improvement contracts, and holiday gifts for city employees. New business includes a weed removal ordinance change and conveyance of land at 11250 Chester Road to the Community Improvement Corporation.

• Ordinance 2022-57-E: Job Creation Incentive Grant for Project Dough (2nd & 3rd reading)
• Ordinance 2022-58-E: Appropriations for Main Street Bridge and Dam improvements (2nd & 3rd reading)
• Ordinance 2022-64-E: Convey 0.802 acres at 11250 Chester Road to Community Improvement Corporation (1st reading)
• Ordinance 2022-63-E: Purchase a new Ford Expedition for the Fire Department (1st reading)
• Resolution 2022-R-23-E: Apply for a Federal Land and Water Conservation Grant (2nd & 3rd reading)

City Council approved the 2023 meeting schedule and several ordinances regarding employee gifts, fire department equipment, and zoning fees. The council also authorized a job creation grant for Project Dough and approved the extension of DORA hours for the Christmas on the Loop event.

• Approved 2023 council meeting calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-60-E reducing permit fees to $40 and eliminating application fees (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-61-E for $50 annual employee holiday gift cards (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-62-E for $50 Planning Commission member expense reimbursements (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-63-E for a new Fire Department Ford Expedition (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-64-E to convey 0.802 acres at 11250 Chester Road to the C.I.C. (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-57-E for Project Dough Job Creation Incentive Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved voice vote to extend DORA hours for Christmas on the Loop (Unanimous)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the expansion of the Northern Lights Community Entertainment District. The meeting includes discussions on engineering services, pool management extensions, and infrastructure monitoring.

• Public hearing for Northern Lights Community Entertainment District expansion
• Contract addendum with SwimSafe Pool Management for 2023 aquatic operations
• Engineering and site plan review contract with CT Consultants for 2023
• Disposal of two surplus pinball machines (Twilight Zone and Whirlwind)
• Construction monitoring for Main Street Bridge and Dam improvements

City Council unanimously approved the expansion of the Northern Lights Community Entertainment District to include the Downtown Loop. The council also approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved expansion of Northern Lights Community Entertainment District to include Downtown Loop (Unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider four requests for zoning variances. These requests involve residential storage, parking surfaces, yard setbacks, and commercial signage.

• Variance request for boat storage in front driveway at 3785 Malaer Drive
• Variance requests for gravel parking at 3366 Hageman Street and trailer storage at 3304 Hageman Street
• Variance request for a screened-in porch rear yard setback at 11099 Zaring Court
• Sign area variance to increase wall signage from 489 to 964 square feet at 3855 Hauck Road

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission is reviewing site plan requests for two new commercial developments. The body will also hold preliminary discussions regarding zoning amendments and the use of trailers on residential properties.

• Site plan review for a 22,792 square foot Northern Tool and Equipment store at 2275 Crowne Point Drive
• Site plan review for a new JP Morgan Chase Bank branch at 12181 Lebanon Road
• Request for permanent use of a 4,950 square foot fenced outdoor sales area at 2275 Crowne Point Drive
• Preliminary discussion on trailers on residentially zoned properties
• Preliminary discussion of a zoning amendment

The Sharonville Planning Commission approved a site plan for a Northern Tool and Equipment store at 2275 Crowne Point Drive and a final development plan for a Chase Bank branch at 12181 Lebanon Road. Both approvals included conditions regarding landscaping, construction, and compliance with city codes. The commission also discussed potential zoning amendments for open storage and trailer regulations on residential properties.

• Approved site plan for Northern Tool and Equipment at 2275 Crowne Point Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final development plan for Chase Bank at 12181 Lebanon Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Discussed possible zoning amendment for open storage definition on residential properties
• Continued enforcement of trailer storage prohibition on residential properties

City Council

Sharonville City Council is reviewing ordinances for police equipment and weed removal assessments. The body is also discussing the expansion of the Northern Lights Community Entertainment District to include the Sharonville Downtown Loop.

• Ordinance 2022-54-E: Contract for purchase, installation, and maintenance of automatic license plate readers for police
• Resolution 2022-R-21: Expansion of the Northern Lights Community Entertainment District to include the Sharonville Downtown Loop
• Ordinance 2022-51-E: Special assessment on properties for 2022 weed removal costs
• Ordinance 2022-53-E: One-year contract extension and fee schedule for Swimsafe Pool Management for 2023
• Ordinance 2022-47: Amendment to Business Regulation Code Chapter 731 regarding nightclubs and promoters

Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2022-54-E authorizing a contract for purchase, installation, and maintenance of automatic license plate readers for the Sharonville Police Department. The meeting also included swearing-in of three new firefighters, recognition of the Fire Department's response to Eastern Kentucky floods, and approval of several other ordinances including nightclub regulations and weed removal special assessments.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-54-E for automatic license plate readers contract (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-47 amending nightclub regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-51-E for weed removal special assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-52 codified ordinance updates (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Swore in three new firefighters: Ed Shannon, Tony Geesner, Joshua Schneider
• Introduced new EMS Coordinator Wendy Walters and new Fire Chief Administrative Assistant Samantha Wood

City Council

City Council is reviewing legislation regarding the installation of decorative fencing on the Crescentville Road overpass over I-75. The body is also considering the expansion of the Northern Lights Community Entertainment District to include the Sharonville Downtown Loop.

• Ordinance 2022-49-E: Decorative fencing on the Crescentville Road overpass over I-75
• Resolution 2022-R-21: Expansion of the Northern Lights Community Entertainment District to include the Sharonville Downtown Loop
• Ordinance 2022-47: Amending Business Regulation Code Chapter 731 regarding Nightclubs and Nightclub Promoters
• Public hearing notice: October 25, 2022, regarding Northern Lights Community Entertainment District expansion

Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2022-49-E, authorizing preliminary legislation for ODOT participation in constructing decorative fencing on the Crescentville Road overpass over I-75, declared an emergency. The meeting also included reports on donations to police and fire departments, tax revenue updates, and a public hearing reminder for the Northern Lights Community Entertainment District expansion.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-49-E for decorative fencing on Crescentville Road overpass (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for October 25, 2022 on Northern Lights Community Entertainment District expansion

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider multiple property variances. Items include a request for trailer storage in a residential driveway, establishing a church in an industrial district, and accessory structure and fence requirements.

• Trailer storage variance at 12139 Dorset Drive
• Church use variance at 2350 E Kemper Road
• Oversized accessory structure variance at 3549 Creek Road
• Fence setback relief at 3520 Maple Avenue

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved four variance requests: a 6-month extension for a sign structure at 2198 East Sharon Road, a transport trailer at 12139 Dorset Drive, a use variance for a church at 2350 E Kemper Road in a General Industrial district, an oversized accessory structure at 3549 Creek Road, and relief from a 30-inch fence setback at 3520 Maple Avenue. All votes were unanimous with specific conditions attached.

• Approved 6-month extension for sign structure at 2198 East Sharon Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance to keep 8-foot transport trailer at 12139 Dorset Drive (unanimous, with conditions on registration and maintenance)
• Approved use variance for church in General Industrial district at 2350 E Kemper Road (unanimous, with conditions on occupancy and expansion)
• Approved variance for oversized accessory structure (approx. 1100 sq ft) at 3549 Creek Road (unanimous, with conditions on maintenance and setbacks)
• Approved relief from 30-inch fence setback at 3520 Maple Avenue (unanimous, with conditions on maintenance and finished side orientation)

City Council

City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include infrastructure improvements and updates to the city's business and health codes.

• Ordinance 2022-45-E: Contract for Main Street Bridge and Dam Improvements
• Ordinance 2022-47: Amending Business Regulation Code Chapter 731 regarding Nightclubs and Nightclub Promoters
• Ordinance 2022-48-E: Amending Health, Safety, and Sanitation Code Chapter 521.17 regarding Chronic Nuisance Property
• Ordinance 2022-49-E: Decorative fencing on the Crescentville Road Overpass Over I-75
• Ordinance 2022-50-E: Contract with Ct Consultants, Inc. for fiberoptic and traffic signal upgrades

Council unanimously approved several ordinances and a resolution, including funding for Main Street bridge and dam improvements, a tax rebate fund adjustment, a chronic nuisance property code amendment, and a contract for fiber-optic and traffic signal design. A nightclub ordinance amendment received its first reading. Council also authorized applying for an OPWC grant for Mosteller Road improvements. No substantive decisions were made on other items; the meeting included reports, a public hearing announcement, and an executive session on employee discipline.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-45-E: Amended appropriations and authorized contract for Main Street bridge and dam improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-46: Amended appropriations for the 707 Tax Rebate Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-48-E: Amended chronic nuisance property code to move violations from Mayor's Court to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-50-E: Authorized contract with CT Consultants for fiber-optic and traffic signal design (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-20-E: Authorized application for OPWC grant for Mosteller Road improvements (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-47: Amending nightclub regulations (no vote taken)
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-49-E: Preliminary legislation for decorative fencing on Crescentville Road overpass (no vote taken)
• Approved minutes from August 30, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances including equipment replacement and sidewalk construction. The meeting also includes a first reading for an ordinance to amend appropriations for various funds.

• Ordinance 2022-41: Amending 2022 Appropriations for Various Funds
• Ordinance 2022-42-E: Replacing the Station 86 Split Air Handler and Air Conditioning System
• Ordinance 2022-43-E: Sidewalk construction on Lebanon Road from Cottingham Drive to the Anchor Property Development
• Ordinance 2022-44-E: Adding one Set Up Supervisor position and two Set Up Assistant positions

The Finance Department presented its 2021 annual report, noting the city received an unqualified opinion from Plattenburg & Associates Inc. on its 2021 Annual Financial Report, meaning the statements are materially correct. The city also received a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA for its 2020 report. The report highlighted strong income tax collections in 2022, with withholdings trending ahead of pre-pandemic rates, and noted that the 2021 bond anticipation note was paid in full, returning the General Fund to debt-free status.

• Approved: 2021 Annual Financial Report received unqualified audit opinion from Plattenburg & Associates Inc.
• Approved: City received Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA for 2020 ACFR.
• Approved: 2021 bond anticipation note paid in full, returning General Fund to debt-free status.
• Approved: $17.5 million in bonds for Convention Center Exhibit Hall Expansion secured at 2.83% interest.
• Approved: General Fund year-end set-aside of $5,386,680.20 for debt, capital, and facility improvements.
• Approved: Fire Fund year-end set-aside of $1,300,000 for capital and separation benefits.
• Approved: Council Budget Work Session scheduled for November 10, 2022.
• Approved: Finance Committee recommended work session with Council to review GFOA risk study and fund balance analysis.

Planning & Zoning

The Board will review two requests regarding property setbacks and structures. One request involves an existing four-foot aluminum fence at 3928 Bainbridge Drive, while the other concerns a garden shed at 1795 E Crescentville Road.

• Variance request for a 4-foot aluminum fence encroachment at 3928 Bainbridge Drive
• Request to amend a previous variance to keep an existing garden shed at 1795 E Crescentville Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance to allow an existing four-foot fence to remain in the front yard setback at 3928 Bainbridge Drive, citing safety concerns. The board also granted a temporary 90-day variance for boat storage at 1795 Crescentville Road, with conditions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved fence variance at 3928 Bainbridge Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day temporary boat storage on unpaved west side at 1795 Crescentville Road (unanimous)
• Garden shed at 1795 Crescentville Road allowed to remain, must be maintained
• Prohibited vehicle/watercraft storage on grass near garden shed at 1795 Crescentville Road

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission is meeting to review final site plans and permit requests for two commercial developments. This includes a large multi-tenant office/warehouse facility and a new convenience store with fuel canopies.

• Final Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for a 112,320 square foot office/warehouse facility at 11700 Chesterdale Road
• Final Site Plan Review for a new convenience store and fuel canopies at 12191 Mosteller Road for United Dairy Farmers

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved two final site plan requests. The first was a conditional use permit for a 112,320 sq ft office/warehouse facility at 11700 Chesterdale Road. The second was a final site plan for a new United Dairy Farmers fuel station and retail store at 12191 Mosteller Road. Both approvals included conditions related to engineering, construction, and maintenance.

• Approved final site plan and conditional use permit for 112,320 sq ft office/warehouse at 11700 Chesterdale Road (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for UDF fuel station and 7,508 sq ft retail store at 12191 Mosteller Road (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will review Ordinance 2022-40-E. This ordinance proposes to accept opioid settlement funds and direct their placement into a separate fund.

• Ordinance 2022-40-E: Accepting Opioid Settlement Funds

City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2022-40, accepting $11,000 in opioid settlement funds and directing them to a separate fund. The meeting also included reports on road assessments, a sewer project poll, and resident concerns about downtown trees and Indian Springs road conditions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-40 accepting opioid settlement funds (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting
• Suspended rules for first and only reading of Ordinance 2022-40 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 annual tax budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a joint use agreement with the University of Cincinnati and a contract for the Sharonville Downtown Loop Project.

• Public Hearing on Annual Tax Budget for year ending Dec. 31, 2023
• Ordinance 2022-31: Joint Use Agreement with University of Cincinnati regarding a $600,000.00 grant
• Ordinance 2022-39-E: Contract for the Sharonville Downtown Loop Project
• Resolution 2022-R-19-E: Adoption of 2023 Tax Budget
• Liquor Permit request approved for The Root Beer Stand

Sharonville City Council unanimously approved the 2023 tax budget (Resolution 2022-R-19-E), confirming no increase in property (inside millage) or earnings taxes. They also passed an amended joint-use agreement with the University of Cincinnati and authorized a second round of bids for the Downtown Loop Project after initial bids exceeded estimates by more than 10%. Additionally, two council members were appointed to the CRA Housing Council.

• Approved 2023 tax budget, keeping inside millage at 0 and earnings tax unchanged (unanimous)
• Approved amended joint-use agreement with University of Cincinnati for $600,000 grant (unanimous)
• Authorized second round of bids for Downtown Loop Project after bids exceeded estimates by 10% (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmembers Culter and Koch to CRA Housing Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting as written

Planning & Zoning

Michelle Bowling is requesting two zoning variances for her property located at 6548 Amelia Drive. The request includes permission to erect a 6-foot privacy fence that encroaches into the required front yard setback and relief from lot size requirements to keep fowl.

• Variance to encroach 20' into the front yard setback for a 6-foot fence
• Variance to keep fowl on a 19,902 square foot lot (minimum required is 20,000 square feet)
• Proposed chicken enclosure to be located inside the fenced area of the yard

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance to keep chickens at 6548 Amelia Drive, but approved a variance for a privacy fence encroaching into the front yard. The chicken request was unanimously denied, while the fence variance was approved with a condition that it be built behind an existing tree. One member voted against the fence approval.

• Denied variance to keep chickens at 6548 Amelia Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 6-foot privacy fence encroaching into front yard at 6548 Amelia Drive (5-1, Mike Chaney dissenting)
• Condition: fence must be constructed in the rear of the existing tree when viewed from Terry Lane

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider site plan reviews for several commercial developments, including a new automatic car wash and a restaurant deck. The body will also review final plans for developments on E Business Way and Lebanon Road.

• Site plan review for a 270 sq ft covered deck addition at 2343 E. Sharon Road (Wing Champ)
• Preliminary site plan review and conditional use permit for a 5,630 sq ft automatic car wash at 11740 Lebanon Road
• Final site plan review for proposed development at 200 E Business Way (All Church)
• Final site plan review for proposed redevelopment of 11785 Lebanon Road (Tire Discounters)

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved four site plan requests: a covered deck addition at Wing Champ (2343 Sharon Road), a new 38,160 sq ft church facility at 200 E Business Way, a preliminary plan for an automatic car wash at 11740 Lebanon Road, and a final plan for an auto glass repair facility at 11785 Lebanon Road. All approvals included conditions such as landscaping, engineering approvals, and compliance with building permits.

• Approved site plan for covered deck at Wing Champ (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for church facility at 200 E Business Way (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan and conditional use permit for car wash at 11740 Lebanon Road (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for auto glass repair at 11785 Lebanon Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Sharonville City Council is considering several ordinances regarding city infrastructure and staffing. Items include a contract for the Sharonville Downtown Loop Project and a grant application for repaving Kemper Road.

• Ordinance 2022-31: Joint Use Agreement with University of Cincinnati involving a $600,000.00 grant
• Ordinance 2022-33-E: Creation of full-time Fire Marshal, EMS Coordinator, and Assistant Finance Director positions
• Ordinance 2022-34-E: Funding application for repaving the asphalt path on Kemper Road
• Ordinance 2022-35-E: Contract for the Sharonville Downtown Loop Project
• Ordinance 2022-36-E: Job Creation Incentive Grant for Project Shine

Council unanimously approved six ordinances and one resolution, including creating new Fire Marshal and EMS Coordinator positions, an Assistant Finance Director, a SORTA grant application for Kemper Road sidewalk work, rebidding the Curb & Sidewalk Program, and job creation incentive agreements for Project Shine and Project June. A smoking ban in city playgrounds and splash pads was also passed. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-30-E banning smoking in city-owned playgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-33-E creating Fire Marshal, EMS Coordinator, and Assistant Finance Director positions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-34-E authorizing SORTA grant application for Kemper Road sidewalk repaving (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-35-E allowing contract award to lowest bidder for Downtown Loop project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-36-E entering job creation incentive agreement for Project Shine (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-37-E rejecting bids and rebidding Curb & Sidewalk Program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-38-E entering job creation incentive agreement for Project June (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-18-E giving all city employees full Community Center/Aquatic Center passes (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing a request to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 21 feet. This variance would allow for a 180-square-foot porch extension at 3786 Creekview Drive.

• Variance request for 3786 Creekview Drive to allow a 9-foot porch extension (Zoning Ordinance 1131.05)
• Withdrawn variance request for a deck at 11131 East Allenhurst Boulevard

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to extend a front porch with a reduced setback at 3786 Creekview Drive, allowing a 9-inch reduction from the required 30-inch front yard setback. The approval includes conditions that the porch finishes match the house, the porch be maintained, and that a building permit is still required. A previously tabled rear deck variance at 11131 E Allenhurst Boulevard was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved porch setback variance at 3786 Creekview Drive (majority vote)
• Withdrawn rear deck variance at 11131 E Allenhurst Boulevard
• Approved minutes from May 31, 2022 meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission is reviewing site plans for a new office/warehouse facility and a restaurant addition. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for an electronic message center.

• Preliminary Site Plan Review for a 112,320 square foot office/warehouse facility at 11700 Chesterdale Road
• Site Plan Review for a 270 square foot covered deck addition at 2343 E. Sharon Road (Wing Champ)
• Conditional Use Permit for an Electric Message Center (EMC) at 12041 Lebanon Road

The Sharonville Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for a new 112,320-square-foot multi-tenant office/warehouse facility at 11700 Chesterdale Road, with conditions including final site plan approval and city engineer review. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for an electronic message center sign at Arby's on Lebanon Road, subject to dimming and static display requirements. A site plan review for a covered deck at Wing Champ (2343 Sharon Road) was tabled because the applicant did not attend.

• Approved preliminary site plan for 112,320 sq ft office/warehouse at 11700 Chesterdale Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for electronic message center sign at 12041 Lebanon Road (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan review for covered deck at 2343 Sharon Road (Wing Champ) to July 13, 2022

City Council

City Council is voting on several ordinances and resolutions regarding infrastructure and public safety. Key items include a joint use agreement with the University of Cincinnati and a loan for culvert repairs.

• Ordinance 2022-31: Joint Use Agreement with University of Cincinnati for a $600,000.00 grant
• Ordinance 2022-32-E: Loan from Ohio Public Works Commission for Cornell Road Culvert Repair Project
• Ordinance 2022-30-E: Prohibiting smoking in city-owned playground areas
• Resolution 2022-R-15-E: Support for funding application for Fields Ertel Road / Mccauly Road and Fields Ertel Road / Conrey Road intersections
• Resolution 2022-R-17-E: Support for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project

Sharonville City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including support for the Fields Ertel Road improvements at McCauley and Conrey Roads, a resolution supporting the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, an appropriation ordinance for an EPA grant and gas billing spike, and a loan acceptance for the Cornell Road culvert repair. The council also approved a resolution recognizing the Rotary Club's contribution to Gower Park and authorized a joint ARPA grant application for police and fire wellness. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-15-E supporting OKI funding application for Fields Ertel Road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-17-E supporting Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-29 amending 2022 appropriations for EPA grant and gas billing spike (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-32-E accepting Ohio Public Works Commission loan for Cornell Road culvert repair (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-16-E recognizing Rotary Club for Gower Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved voice vote to proceed with joint ARPA grant application for police and fire wellness (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2022 meeting as written
• Approved two executive sessions for property and legal matters (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider four requests for variances to the Sharonville Zoning Ordinance. These requests involve storage containers, RV parking, a residential deck, and the use of an abandoned sign.

• Variance for four storage containers at 1642 East Kemper Road
• Variance to park up to two RVs at 11413 Chester Road
• Variance for an 18 ft. by 18 ft. deck at 11131 East Allenhurst Boulevard
• Variance to use an abandoned sign for real estate purposes at 11167 Dowlin Drive

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variances and continued one case. A variance allowed Kirkwood Sweeper Shop to keep four storage containers at 1642 East Kemper Road until May 10, 2023, with conditions. Another variance permitted Virgil Lovitt to park up to two RVs at 11413 Chester Road, with conditions. A variance for LSL Real Estate Investments to use an abandoned sign at 11167 Dowlin Drive was approved unanimously. The deck variance at 11131 East Allenhurst Boulevard was continued to June because the applicant was absent.

• Approved temporary variance for 4 storage containers at 1642 East Kemper Rd until May 10, 2023 (majority, Pernik abstained)
• Approved variance for up to 2 RVs at 11413 Chester Rd (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved variance to use abandoned sign at 11167 Dowlin Dr (unanimous)
• Continued deck variance at 11131 East Allenhurst Blvd to June (applicant absent)

City Council

The City Council will consider a third reading for planning and zoning code amendments. The agenda also includes an EMS billing contract with Medicount and a funding application for Reading Road improvements.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2022-22 regarding the Planning and Zoning Code
• Ordinance 2022-26-E authorizing a contract with Medicount for EMS billing
• Resolution 2022-R-14-E for funding improvements to Reading Road between Cornell Road and Sharon Road

Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2022-22, a comprehensive modernization of the city's Planning and Zoning Code, after a public hearing with no resident comments. The council also approved a new EMS billing contract with Medicount and authorized an OKI grant application for the Downtown Loop project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-22, amending the Planning and Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-26-E, authorizing EMS billing contract with Medicount (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-14-E, authorizing OKI grant application for Downtown Loop (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a student government mock council followed by regular business. The agenda features several ordinances regarding convention center funding, emergency safety contracts, and property easements for flood mitigation.

• Ordinance 2022-24: Accounting for Convention Center Hotel Loan and amending 2022 appropriations
• Emergency Ordinance 2022-26-E: Contract with Medicount for EMS billing
• Emergency Ordinance 2022-27-E: Replacement of Station 86 kitchen fire suppression hood
• Resolution 2022-R-10-E: Easements for the Sharon Creek Flood Mitigation Project
• Resolution 2022-R-12: Disposal of surplus Fire Department hydraulic rescue tools via exchange

The council unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions, including starting eminent domain for the Sharon Creek flood mitigation project, replacing fire suppression equipment at Station 86, and applying for a Hamilton County grant for Gorman Park improvements. They also approved changes to hotel tax allocation and the 2022 appropriations for the curb and sidewalk project. The meeting included a resolution honoring retiring employee Debbie O'Toole.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-10-E to start eminent domain for Sharon Creek flood mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-27-E to replace Station 86 kitchen fire suppression hood (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-11-E to apply for Hamilton County Community Revitalization Grant for Gorman Park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-24 to account for Convention Center Hotel Loan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-25 to allocate Transient Occupancy Tax between Convention Center and General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-28 to amend 2022 appropriations for 401 Capital Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-12 to trade surplus 'jaws of life' to Scarlet Oaks for $5,000 school credit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-13-E commending Debbie O'Toole for 35 years of service (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance requests involving residential setbacks, fencing, and driveway expansions. Additionally, a business request was submitted to keep large storage containers on-site for one year.

• Variance for a detached accessory building at 10599 Sarazen Court
• Variance for front yard fencing at 3939 Beavercreek Circle
• Variance to keep four storage containers at 1642 East Kemper Road
• Variance to expand driveway width at 4157 Creek Road

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variances: a shed at 10599 Sarazen Court, a fence at 3939 Beavercreek Circle, and a driveway expansion at 4157 Creek Road. A request to keep storage containers at 1642 East Kemper Road was tabled until the May 11 meeting because the applicant was absent.

• Approved shed variance at 10599 Sarazen Court (unanimous)
• Approved fence variance at 3939 Beavercreek Circle (unanimous)
• Approved driveway expansion variance at 4157 Creek Road (unanimous)
• Tabled storage container variance at 1642 East Kemper Road

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a new restaurant building and the expansion of an existing site. It will also review a request for temporary outdoor food and beverage service.

• Site Plan Review for a new 8,250 square foot restaurant at 11757 Lebanon Road (El Rancho Grande)
• Conditional Use Permit for two temporary outdoor tents and a food truck at 11276 Chester Road (Third Eye Brewery)
• Proposal to combine two parcels totaling 2.04 acres at 11757 Lebanon Road
• Request for outdoor dining permit at 11276 Chester Road valid until October 12, 2022

City Council

City Council is reviewing an ordinance to amend the Planning and Zoning Code. The body is also considering contracts for concrete pavers at the Sharonville Community Center and the termination of a liquor permit for Cove 51 Nightclub.

• Ordinance 2022-22: Amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code
• Ordinance 2022-23: Design, demolition, and construction of new concrete pavers at the Sharonville Community Center
• Resolution 2022-R-09-E: Recommended termination of liquor permit for Elizabeth Iloegbunam and Klass Entertainment Inc. (DBA Cove 51 Nightclub)
• Resolution 2022-R-08-E: Support for the Amtrak Connects us Plan
• Public hearing scheduled for May 10, 2022, regarding Planning and Zoning Code amendments

City Council

City Council will discuss amending appropriations to fund the Downtown Loop Project and updating the chronic nuisance property code. The body is also considering a resolution opposing Ohio House Bill 563 regarding short-term rental regulations.

• Ordinance 2022-20-E: Amending 2022 appropriations and authorizing a contract for the Downtown Loop Project
• Ordinance 2022-21-E: Amending Health, Safety, and Sanitation Code Chapter 521.17 regarding chronic nuisance properties
• Resolution 2022-R-07-E: Opposing House Bill 563 regarding local regulation of short-term rental property
• Resolution 2022-R-06-E: Approving participation in Region 2 Governance Structure under the OneOhio Memorandum of Understanding
• Resolution 2022-R-04: Application for a Natureworks Grant through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Sharonville City Council unanimously approved several measures, including funding for the Downtown Loop Project and additional costs for SwimSafe and senior housing fire recovery, a resolution to participate in the OneOhio opioid settlement structure, and a resolution opposing House Bill 563 that would limit local regulation of short-term rentals. The council also approved a NatureWorks grant application for Gorman Park and amended the Chronic Nuisance Code with minor grammatical fixes.

• Approved 2022-20-E appropriating funds for Downtown Loop, SwimSafe, and senior housing fire costs (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-21-E amending Chronic Nuisance Code (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-R-06-E participating in OneOhio Region 2 opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-R-07-E opposing House Bill 563 on short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-R-04 NatureWorks grant application for Gorman Park (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering a variance for a detached garage at 10902 Ohio Ave. The board will also review requests to extend previous appeals regarding abandoned signs and parked vehicles at 2198 Sharon Road and 11171 Dowlin Drive.

• Variance request for a 23' x 16' detached garage at 10902 Ohio Ave to reduce side yard and principal structure setbacks
• Extension request for abandoned sign at 2198 Sharon Road (Community Improvement Corporation of Sharonville)
• Extension request for abandoned sign at 11171 Dowlin Drive (11171 Durga LLC)
• Extension request to allow parked trucks and trailers at 11171 Dowlin Drive (11171 Durga LLC)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a detached garage at 10902 Ohio Avenue with reduced setbacks, subject to maintenance conditions. It also granted temporary extensions for an abandoned sign at 2198 Sharon Road and for an abandoned sign and parked trucks/trailers at 11171 Dowlin Drive, all with new deadlines of September 14, 2022. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved garage variance at 10902 Ohio Avenue with reduced setbacks (unanimous)
• Granted sign extension at 2198 Sharon Road until September 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted sign extension at 11171 Dowlin Drive until September 14, 2022, requiring cabinet removal within 60 days (unanimous)
• Granted truck/trailer parking extension at 11171 Dowlin Drive until September 14, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will review Resolution No. 22-02 regarding updates to the city's Planning and Zoning Code. This meeting includes the approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, meeting.

• Resolution No. 22-02: Update of the Planning and Zoning Code of the City of Sharonville, Ohio

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 22-02, which updates the city's Planning and Zoning Code. The resolution was presented by Wendy Moeller, and the adoption schedule includes a public hearing and three readings before City Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-02, updating the Planning and Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and audio recordings from the February 9, 2022 meeting

City Council

Sharonville City Council will review several ordinances regarding city infrastructure and public safety. The body is discussing contracts for park design and fencing, as well as police equipment purchases.

• Contract for Gorman Park design services (Ordinance 2022-16-E)
• Contract for police department Tasers and body armor (Ordinance 2022-17-E)
• Contract to replace fencing at Kemper Park (Ordinance 2022-18-E)
• Creation of Administrative Assistant to Fire Chief position (Ordinance 2022-19-E)
• Acceptance of $3,725.00 donation from Rotary Club of Northeast Cincinnati (Resolution 2022-R-05-E)

The Sharonville City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including dedicating the police station in honor of Chief Vanover, funding design services for Gorman Park Phase II, purchasing tasers and body armor, replacing Kemper Park fencing, creating a new Administrative Assistant to Fire Chief position, and accepting a $3,725 donation from the Northeast Cincinnati Rotary Club for Gower Park play equipment. All votes were unanimous. The council also held an executive session on litigation and heard reports on the FEMA project and Downtown Loop.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-03 dedicating police station in honor of Chief Vanover (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-16-E for Gorman Park Phase II design services (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-17-E for tasers and body armor purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-18-E for Kemper Park fence replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-19-E creating Administrative Assistant to Fire Chief position (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-R-05-E accepting $3,725 donation from Northeast Cincinnati Rotary Club (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session on litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting, with the main item being the third reading of Ordinance 2022-10 to rezone a parcel on E-Business Way from General Business to Public Facilities. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance to amend 2022 appropriations and authorize a boiler project procurement, and a resolution to apply for a Natureworks grant. Several reports from city officials and committee updates are scheduled.

• Rezoning of Hamilton County Auditor Parcel ID #0608-0033-0055-00 along E-Business Way from General Business to Public Facilities (Ordinance 2022-10, 3rd reading)
• Ordinance 2022-15-E: Amending 2022 appropriations and authorizing procurement through Sourcewell Cooperative Program for Community Center Boiler Project (emergency, 1st and only reading)
• Resolution 2022-R-04: Authorizing Safety Service Director to apply for Natureworks Grant through Ohio Department of Natural Resources (1st reading)
• Resolution 2022-R-03: Honoring Chief Steven R. Vanover by dedicating the Sharonville Police Department in his honor (2nd reading)

Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2022-10, rezoning a portion of Hamilton County Auditor Parcel ID #608-0033-0055 along E-Business Way from General Business to Public Facilities, allowing All Church to construct a church building. Council also unanimously approved Ordinance 2022-15-E, amending 2022 appropriations and authorizing a procurement for the Community Center boiler project, declared an emergency. The Fire Department Annual Report was presented, and new fire personnel were sworn in.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-10: Rezoned a portion of E-Business Way property from General Business to Public Facilities for All Church.
• Approved Ordinance 2022-15-E: Amended 2022 appropriations and authorized procurement for Community Center boiler replacement, declared an emergency.
• Approved minutes from the February 8, 2022 regular council meeting as written.
• Administered oaths of office to new Fire Battalion Chief Jayson Robertson, Fire Lieutenant Dan Runyan, and full-time firefighter Vincent Heilmayer.
• Approved the Community Development Committee plan to expand the Sharonville Convention Center, expected completion by Summer 2023.
• Heard the Fire Department Annual Report for 2021, noting a 40% increase in total call volume.
• Recognized Jeannie and Greg Pugh, owners of Lunatic Fringe Hair Salon, as Honored Citizens.
• Scheduled next committee meetings: Law & Public Safety (March 1), Project Oversight (March 8), Community Services (April 6).

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to establish an Event Center at 2300 East Kemper Road in a General Industrial district. Additionally, the board will consider a request for garage setbacks at 10902 Ohio Ave and elect new officers.

• Use variance request to establish an Event Center at 2300 East Kemper Road
• Variance request for a detached garage with reduced side yard and principal structure setbacks at 10902 Ohio Ave
• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

The provided minutes contain no readable content—only garbled or corrupted text. No decisions, approvals, or discussions can be identified. The record appears to be procedural or damaged, so no substantive actions are reported.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission is reviewing a site plan for an exhibit hall expansion at 11355 Chester Road. The body will also hold a discussion regarding updates to the Zoning Code.

• Site plan review for a 38,674 square foot addition to the Sharonville Convention Center
• Estimated project cost of $22M
• Proposed removal of part of the existing parking lot to accommodate the expansion
• Discussion of Zoning Code updates

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan review for a $22 million expansion of the Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Road. The addition, roughly 38,674 square feet, will be built on the west side of the property and will increase parking to 1,111 spaces. Approval includes conditions such as maintaining landscaping and obtaining final construction plan approval from the City Engineer. The commission also discussed a zoning code update schedule, with a public hearing set for March 9, 2022.

• Approved site plan review for Sharonville Convention Center expansion at 11355 Chester Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2022 meeting as written
• Set zoning code update schedule: public hearing March 9, 2022; council readings March 29, April 12, April 26, 2022

City Council

City Council is reviewing several emergency ordinances including demolition work at Gorman Park and turnout gear for the fire department. The body is also considering a rezoning request for property on E-Business Way.

• Ordinance 2022-11-E: Demolition work at Gorman Park
• Ordinance 2022-12-E: Purchase of turnout gear for Sharonville Fire Department
• Ordinance 2022-10: Rezoning property on North Side of E-Business Way from General Business to Public Facilities
• Resolution 2022-R-03: Dedicating the Sharonville Police Department in honor of Chief Steven R. Vanover
• Ordinance 2022-13-E: Payment for purchases ordered without prior certificate

Sharonville City Council unanimously approved four emergency ordinances: Gorman Park demolition, $35,000 for firefighter turnout gear, payment for legal services without prior purchase orders, and $82,000 for two police vehicles. A resolution to dedicate the new police station in honor of Chief Steven R. Vanover received its first reading. The meeting also included reports on winter storm cleanup and opioid settlement funds.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-11-E for Gorman Park demolition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12-E for $35,000 turnout gear purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-13-E for vendor payments without purchase orders (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-14-E for $82,000 purchase of two police vehicles (unanimous)
• First reading of Resolution 2022-R-03 to dedicate police station in honor of Chief Vanover

City Council

City Council is voting on several ordinances including a collective bargaining agreement for the fire department and contracts for street and sidewalk repairs. The body is also reviewing an economic development agreement and a property rezoning request.

• Ordinance 2022-01-E: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Sharonville Fire Department Union, IAFF 4498 (2020-2022)
• Ordinance 2022-05-E: Contracts for 2022 Street Repair, Curb and Sidewalk, and Street Preventive Maintenance programs
• Ordinance 2022-08-E: Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Workhorse Technologies
• Ordinance 2022-09-E: Purchase and conversion of a new Ford Expedition for the fire department
• Ordinance 2022-10: Rezoning property on the north side of E-Business Way from General Business to Public Facilities

The minutes contain only financial reports for November and December 2021, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes recorded. The council reviewed income tax receipts and lodging tax data, showing year-to-date totals and comparisons to prior years.

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider requests for zoning variances regarding residential setbacks and commercial signage. The board will decide if applicants are granted relief from specific city zoning ordinances.

• Variance request for a 10-foot side yard setback to build a 312 square foot carport at 6199 Amelia Drive
• Request to indefinitely keep temporary banner signage and structures at 2300 East Kemper Road
• Variance request for a reduced side yard setback to build a new single family dwelling at 5188 East Kemper Road

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variance requests unanimously. A carport with reduced setback at 6199 Amelia Drive, indefinite temporary banner signage at 2300 East Kemper Road, and a new single-family dwelling with reduced setback at 5188 East Kemper Road were all granted with conditions. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved carport variance at 6199 Amelia Drive (unanimous)
• Approved indefinite temporary banner sign variance at 2300 East Kemper Road (unanimous)
• Approved reduced side yard setback for new dwelling at 5188 East Kemper Road (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes as written

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider whether an event center is a 'similar use' to a previously approved church at 2350 East Kemper Road. The body will also review a conditional use permit for a fence installation.

• Request for Similar Use Determination for Indigo Blu Loft Event Center at 2350 East Kemper Road
• Application for Conditional Use Permit for a solid fence at 3982 Bainbridge Drive

The Sharonville Planning Commission denied a request to determine an event center as a similar use to a church at 2350 East Kemper Road, citing insufficient similarity and traffic concerns. The commission approved a conditional use permit for a privacy fence at 3982 Bainbridge Drive with conditions, and recommended a zone change for All Church's property to Public Facilities, subject to City Council approval.

• Denied similar use determination for event center at 2350 East Kemper Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for solid fence at 3982 Bainbridge Drive (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved recommendation for zone change from GB to PF for All Church property (unanimous, with conditions)

City Council

Sharonville City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances related to city infrastructure and public safety. Key items include a collective bargaining agreement for the fire department and contracts for street and sidewalk repairs.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Sharonville Fire Department Union, IAFF 4498 (2020-2022)
• Contract with Kleingers Group for sidewalk design on US 42
• Acceptance of a Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Grant
• Purchase of highway rock salt for the 2022-2023 winter season
• Contracts for the 2022 Street Repair, Curb and Sidewalk, and Street Preventive Maintenance programs

Council approved a new ward map based on 2020 Census data to balance populations at roughly 3,500 per ward. Also approved contracts for sidewalk design, a SORTA grant, rock salt purchase, and vehicle replacements. The Fire Department union wage ordinance was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved ward map redraw based on 2020 Census (unanimous)
• Approved $268,000 SORTA grant for Hauck Road Project (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk design contract with Kleingers Group (unanimous)
• Approved rock salt purchase for 2022-2023 winter season (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle purchases and disposals for Public Works (unanimous)
• Tabled Fire Department union wage ordinance until next meeting
• Approved renumbering of 2021 resolution 2021-R-16-E to 2021-R-18-E (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)