Sharonville public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will consider several ordinances on first reading, many with emergency clauses, including the 2025 permanent appropriations, employee salary ranges and positions, and a modification to the Fraternal Order of Police collective bargaining agreement. Also up for vote are contracts for North City Hall renovation, disposal of police and fire vehicles, and purchase of defibrillators, along with a legislative consulting contract in unfinished business.

• Ordinance 2024-70-E: making permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2025 (emergency)
• Ordinance 2024-69-E: authorizing salary ordinance with hourly ranges and authorized strength (emergency)
• Ordinance 2024-75-E: modifying the FOP collective bargaining agreement regarding Article 28, Section 28.3 (emergency)
• Ordinance 2024-76-E: awarding contract for construction administration for North City Hall renovation (emergency)
• Ordinance 2024-80-E: authorizing contract to purchase fire department monitors/defibrillators (emergency)

Sharonville City Council unanimously approved the 2025 appropriations, salary ordinance, and several related financial measures, including a $400,000 emergency reserve fund. The council also awarded the North City Hall renovation contract and authorized the purchase of new fire department defibrillators. All votes were unanimous, with no substantive opposition or discussion.

• Approved 2025 salary ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 permanent appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 General Fund emergency response budget (unanimous)
• Approved North City Hall renovation contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four LifePack 35 defibrillators (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of two police vehicles and fire engine E-86 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent to purchase street sweeper (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 council meeting calendar (unanimous)

Legislation

At their December 17, 2024 meeting, Sharonville City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions covering the 2025 fiscal year budget, employee salary ranges, and a modification to the police collective bargaining agreement. They also authorized a contract for construction administration services for the North City Hall renovation and approved the disposal of police and fire vehicles along with the purchase of defibrillators.

• Ordinance 2024-70-E: Permanent appropriations for city expenses in fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance 2024-75-E: Modified collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council
• Ordinance 2024-76-E: Awarded construction administration contract for North City Hall renovation
• Ordinances 2024-78 & 79: Authorized disposal of police department vehicles and Fire Engine 86
• Ordinance 2024-80-E: Authorized purchase of fire department monitors/defibrillators

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three variance requests. The board will decide on a request to allow a 4-foot split rail fence to encroach into the required front yard setback at 4101 Creek Road. Also up for decision are a request to store two trailers at 10535 Plainfield Road, and a request for temporary signage displays greater than 30 days per quarter at select locations for a dance studio. The board will also approve minutes from November 13, 2024.

• Request to permit 4-foot split rail fence to encroach 40 feet into required 30-foot front yard setback at 4101 Creek Road (corner of Creek and Plainfield).
• Staff recommends a minimum 16-foot setback from sidewalk on Plainfield Road as condition of approval.
• Request to allow storage of two trailers (10x10 and 7x15 feet) on paved driveway behind house at 10535 Plainfield Road, following a zoning violation notice.
• Request to allow temporary signage displays greater than 30 days per quarter at select locations for Charlotte Nicole’s Studio of Dance.
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 13, 2024.

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a fence variance at 4101 Creek Road and a trailer storage variance at 10535 Plainfield Road, both unanimously with conditions. A request for temporary signage at multiple locations was denied after two tie votes (2-2, 1 abstention).

• Approved fence variance at 4101 Creek Road (unanimous) with conditions
• Approved trailer storage variance at 10535 Plainfield Road (unanimous) limited to one trailer
• Denied temporary signage variance for Charlotte Nicole's Studio of Dance (2-2, 1 abstention)

City Council

Sharonville City Council holds a public hearing on an ordinance to update portions of the Planning and Zoning Code (Table 1105-1, Section 1105.03(x), and Section 1135.03). During the regular meeting, council will consider multiple emergency ordinances including a discretionary bonus and cost-of-living adjustment for full-time and permanent part-time employees, authorizing contracts for the Cornell Road improvement project design and the Community Center parking lot paving, and approve a vape store zoning amendment on third reading. The council will also vote on resolutions to pay Monarch Construction and to authorize internet auctions for unneeded city property, and consider extending DORA hours for Christmas.

• Public hearing on updating Planning and Zoning Code (Table 1105-1, Section 1105.03(x), Section 1135.03)
• Ordinance 2024-59: Amending zoning code regarding vape stores (3rd reading)
• Ordinance 2024-62-E: Approving discretionary bonus and cost-of-living adjustment for employees
• Ordinance 2024-66-E: Authorizing design contract for Cornell Road Improvement Project
• Resolution 2024-R-05-E: Authorizing payment to Monarch Construction

Legislation

City Council approved eight ordinances and one resolution, including a zoning code amendment regarding vape stores, employee compensation adjustments, and multiple capital projects. The ordinances mostly declared an emergency, allowing immediate effect. Key projects include the Cornell Road Improvement Project design and the Sharonville Community Center Lower Parking Lot Paving Project.

• Ordinance 2024-59: Amending Sharonville Zoning Code regarding vape stores
• Ordinance 2024-62-E: Discretionary bonus and cost-of-living adjustment for full-time and permanent part-time employees
• Ordinance 2024-66-E: Authorizing contracts for design of the Cornell Road Improvement Project
• Ordinance 2024-65-E: Authorizing bidding and contract award for the Community Center Lower Parking Lot Paving Project
• Resolution 2024-R-05-E: Authorizing payment to Monarch Construction

City Council

The City Council held a budget work session led by Finance Director Scott McKeehan to review the proposed 2025 budget. Discussions included income tax projections of $30.25 million, debt schedules totaling $38.5 million, year-end fund balances, and proposed capital expenditures such as convention center carpet. No votes were taken; the session was informational.

• Income tax projection of $30.25 million for 2025
• Outstanding debt of $38.5 million including bonds for Convention Center and Chester Road TIF
• Year-end General Fund balance estimated at $19.5–$20.5 million
• Proposed 3% COLA for all employees and discretionary bonus of 40 hours for FT, 24 for PT funded from 2024 appropriations
• Capital request to appropriate Convention Center carpet in 2024 for early 2025 installation

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider requests for zoning relief regarding shipping containers, unpaved parking, trailer storage, and sign size. Three of the requests follow the issuance of Zoning Violation Enforcement Notices.

• Request to use two shipping containers as permanent accessory structures at 3950 Hauck Road
• Request for temporary vehicle parking on an unpaved gravel surface at 3909 Cornell Road
• Request to store a 5x10 foot trailer on a residential property at 6699 Amelia Drive
• Request to increase freestanding sign area from 50 to 106 square feet at 11370 Reading Road

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from Atlantic Sign Company for a Conditional Use Permit to install a 106-square-foot freestanding Electronic Message Center (EMC) sign at 11370 Reading Road, replacing two existing pole signs. The applicant, Alex Barnett, also seeks a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals for additional sign area. Staff recommends conditions including a 200-foot setback from residences and a maximum message change interval of 8 seconds.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 106 sq ft freestanding EMC sign at 11370 Reading Road (Vivid Wraps vehicle detailing)
• Proposed sign area exceeds code limit by 56 sq ft, requiring separate BZA variance
• Sign will be oriented perpendicular to the road, set back 15 feet from right-of-way
• Recommended conditions: no audio emissions, auto brightness adjustment, malfunction black-screen, 200-ft minimum distance to dwellings
• Existing two pole signs on the property would be removed

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the purchase of three police cruisers and an amendment to the 2024 Appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund. The body will also hold a second reading for an ordinance regarding vape stores in the zoning code.

• Ordinance 2024-61-E: Purchase of three police cruisers via 401 Capital Fund
• Ordinance 2024-59: Zoning code amendment regarding vape stores
• Public hearing announcement for November 19 regarding Zoning Code Change

Legislation

At their October 29, 2024 meeting, Sharonville City Council approved Ordinance 2024-61-E, which amends 2024 appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund and authorizes the Safety-Service Director to purchase three police cruisers through state purchasing. The ordinance was declared an emergency.

• Ordinance 2024-61-E: Amending 2024 appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund and authorizing purchase of three police cruisers

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hear four variance requests, including a commercial shipping container requested due to a zoning violation, a driveway expansion, a three-season room, and a carport encroachments. The board may approve with conditions such as painting the container to match the building and prohibiting hazardous storage.

• Request to allow concrete driveway expansion to encroach into front yard setback at 3595 Cornell Road — Sherri Rahe
• Request to use shipping container as permanent accessory structure at 3950 Hauck Road — Barry Johnson of Any Car Care LLC
• Request to allow three-season room to encroach 13.7 feet into rear yard setback at 4151 Malaer Drive — Gregg and Shelley Hoffman
• Request to allow attached carport to encroach 9 feet into side yard setback at 10968 Thornview Drive — Ryan Ferdan

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will review a Final Development Plan for a Chipotle restaurant at 12154 Lebanon Road, an amendment to the Kroger PUD. They will also consider a new Conditional Use Permit for a food truck at 3 Triangle Park Drive after a previous permit was revoked for operating on an unapproved day.

• Final Development Plan (PUD) review for Chipotle Restaurant at 12154 Lebanon Road — 2,325 sq ft building with outdoor patio
• Conditional Use Permit for food truck at 3 Triangle Park Drive — applicant seeks hours 11 AM–10 PM, Sat/Sun/Mon/Thu/Fri
• Previous food truck permit revoked September 2024 for operating on a Saturday, not an approved day
• Property owner David W. Bishoff has no opposition to the new food truck application
• Chipotle plan includes a pickup window with 5 stacking spaces and no menu board or intercom

Legislation

At their October 9, 2024 meeting, Sharonville City Council approved two ordinances: one amending the definition of public safety incidents in city code, and another authorizing additional appropriations for legal services with an emergency clause. These items were passed as listed and are now available from the City Council Clerk.

• Ordinance 2024-54 amends Codified Ordinance 521.17 to define and incorporate public safety incidents
• Ordinance 2024-60-E authorizes additional appropriations for legal services and declares an emergency

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to amend the zoning code regarding vape stores. The body is also considering an emergency appropriation for legal services and a definition for public safety incidents.

• Ordinance 2024-59: Amending Sharonville Zoning Code regarding vape stores
• Ordinance 2024-60-E: Additional appropriations for legal services
• Ordinance 2024-54: Amending Codified Ordinance 521.17 to define public safety incidents

Legislation

At their September 24, 2024 meeting, Sharonville City Council approved six ordinances and one resolution. Actions included authorizing the Cornell Road Culvert Project bid, amending 2024 appropriations, adjusting a police lieutenant position, and accepting tax levy rates.

• Ordinance 2024-53-E: Authorizing bidding and contract for Cornell Road Culvert Project
• Ordinance 2024-56-E: Authorizing submission of an Ohio Public Works Commission application
• Ordinance 2024-57-E: Adjusting authorized staffing for a police lieutenant position
• Ordinance 2024-58-E: Authorizing a Job Creation Incentive Grant (JCIG) for Project LEAP
• Resolution 2024-R-04-E: Accepting tax levy amounts and certifying them to the county auditor

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several first-reading ordinances, including adjusting the police department lieutenant position salary, authorizing a job creation incentive grant for "Project LEAP", and amending appropriations. Council will also take a second and third reading on the Cornell Road Culvert Project bid authorization. Additionally, a resolution accepting tax levy rates will be considered.

• Ordinance 2024-53-E: Authorizing bidding for Cornell Road Culvert Project (2nd and 3rd reading)
• Ordinance 2024-54: Amending codified ordinance 521.17 to define public safety incidents
• Ordinance 2024-57-E: Adjusting salary ordinance for police department lieutenant position
• Ordinance 2024-58-E: Job Creation Incentive Grant for Project LEAP
• Resolution 2024-R-04-E: Accepting tax levy rates determined by the Budget Commission

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on two variance requests: 1) Jonathan McEwan seeks relief from the 30-inch setback requirement for back-to-back fences and to keep a privacy fence section's finished side facing inward at 10918 Timberwood Court; 2) Victoria Base-Smith requests temporary storage of an 'Other Vehicle' (a tiny home on a trailer) at 4719 Fields Ertel Road. The board will also approve minutes from August 14, 2024.

• Variance request by Jonathan McEwan to reduce fence setback from 30 inches to approximately 4 inches at 10918 Timberwood Court
• Variance request by Victoria Base-Smith to temporarily store a tiny home on a trailer at 4719 Fields Ertel Road
• Recommended condition: vehicle storage allowed only until November 11, 2024, with no banners or signage
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 14, 2024

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will review a proposed zoning text amendment regarding the establishment of vape stores. The body is also considering two conditional use permits for business operations on Mosteller Road and Reading Road.

• Proposed zoning text amendment governing the establishment of vape stores
• Conditional use permit for portable storage unit rentals and storage at 12080 Mosteller Road
• Conditional use permit for a food truck at 10938 Reading Road (Moonflower Coffee Collective)

The Sharonville Planning Commission denied a conditional use permit for portable storage unit rentals at 12080 Mosteller Road, voting unanimously to deny the request. The commission approved a conditional use permit for a food truck at 10938 Reading Road (Moonflower Coffee Collective) by a 4-1 vote, with conditions limiting operations to two days per week, three hours per occasion, and hours between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The commission also unanimously approved a zoning text amendment governing vape stores, recommending it to City Council.

• Denied conditional use permit for portable storage unit rentals at 12080 Mosteller Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for food truck at 10938 Reading Road (4-1)
• Approved zoning text amendment for vape stores (unanimous, recommended to City Council)

Legislation

At their September 10, 2024 meeting, Sharonville City Council approved three ordinances: a budget amendment for various funds, salary adjustments for the Assistant Fire Chief and Clerk of Court positions, and a measure to recoup weed removal costs from property owners. Two ordinances were declared emergencies, taking immediate effect.

• Ordinance 2024-50: Amends 2024 appropriations for various funds.
• Ordinance 2024-51-E: Amends salary ordinance for Assistant Fire Chief and Clerk of Court positions, declared emergency.
• Ordinance 2024-52-E: Authorizes special assessment on certain properties to reimburse city for 2024 weed removal costs under Ohio Revised Code and city code, declared emergency.

City Council

At this regular meeting, the Sharonville City Council will consider several ordinances on first reading, including emergency measures to amend salaries for the Assistant Fire Chief and Clerk of Court, approve special assessments for weed removal, and authorize bidding for the Cornell Road Culvert Project. The council will also hear reports from the mayor, safety-service director, and committees, and allow public comment.

• Ordinance 2024-51-E: emergency salary amendment for Assistant Fire Chief and Clerk of Court
• Ordinance 2024-50: amending 2024 appropriations for various funds
• Ordinance 2024-52-E: special assessments on properties for weed removal costs
• Ordinance 2024-53-E: authorizing bidding for the Cornell Road Culvert Project
• Ordinance 2024-54: amending codified ordinance to define and incorporate public safety incidents

Sharonville City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: 2024-50 (increased appropriations for roofing and firefighter wellness), 2024-52-E (special assessments for weed removal), and 2024-51-E (renaming Assistant Fire Chief to Deputy Chief and reclassifying Clerk of Courts). Two other ordinances (2024-53-E and 2024-54) received first readings only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-50 amending 2024 appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-52-E authorizing weed removal special assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-51-E renaming Assistant Fire Chief to Deputy Chief and reclassifying Clerk of Courts (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-53-E for Cornell Road Culvert Project
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-54 amending public safety incidents code

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a discussion on the Capital Improvement Plan, hear from residents, and convene an executive session as permitted by state law. No voting actions are scheduled.

• Capital Improvement Plan Discussion
• Residents Desiring to be Heard (public comment)
• Executive Session per ORC 121.22(G)(2)

Legislation

City Council met on August 27, 2024, to approve legislation regarding downtown infrastructure. The body established specific boundaries for sidewalk repair and maintenance within the streetscape area of the Downtown Sharonville Southbound Loop.

• Resolution 2024-R-03-E: Establishing sidewalk repair and maintenance boundaries for the Downtown Sharonville Southbound Loop

City Council

The council will hold second and third readings of an ordinance establishing sidewalk repair boundaries in the downtown Sharonville Southbound Loop streetscape area and declaring an emergency. No new business items are listed. Reports from city officials and committee updates will also be presented.

• Ordinance 2024-R-03-E (2nd and 3rd reading) establishing sidewalk repair boundaries in the downtown Southbound Loop streetscape area, with an emergency clause

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission is reviewing site plan requests for two developments. These include a new 121-room hotel and an expansion of a manufacturing facility.

• Site plan review for a 4-story, 121-room LivSmart by Hilton hotel at 11167 Dowlin Drive
• Site plan review for a 15,150 square foot building addition at 12091 Best Place for Venco Venturo
• Request for a height exception for the Dowlin Drive hotel, which proposes 54 feet against a 35-foot limit
• Request for a temporary unpaved vehicle staging area at 12091 Best Place

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on a variance request from Patel Gunvant of Baymont Inn & Suites to keep a shipping container on the property for two months, exceeding the allowed 7 consecutive days. The container is needed for storage during guest room renovations. The board will also approve minutes from July 10, 2024, and discuss other business.

• Variance request to keep a 9x40-foot shipping container at 10900 Crowne Point Drive for two months (applicant: Patel Gunvant, Baymont Inn & Suites)
• Staff recommends granting a temporary variance until October 14, 2024, with conditions including no flammable materials and removal upon renovation completion
• Zoning violation enforcement notice issued July 10, 2024, for unauthorized container storage at the same address
• Approval of written summary and audio recording of July 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Applicant cites hardship due to ongoing interior renovations requiring container storage

Civil Service Commission

The Sharonville Civil Service Commission will meet for its regular monthly session. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of several personnel matters, including a Patrol Officer, Firefighter/Paramedic, Assistant Fire Chief, and Public Works Maintenance Worker for Sharonville, as well as a Clerk/Typist for Princeton.

• Consideration of approval for a Patrol Officer position
• Consideration of a Firefighter/Paramedic position
• Discussion of an Assistant Fire Chief position
• Discussion of a Public Works Maintenance Worker position
• Discussion of a Clerk/Typist position for Princeton

Legislation

Sharonville City Council approved two ordinances on August 13, 2024. One accepted a grant from Hamilton County and amended appropriations. The other authorized a Job Creation Incentive Grant for LOTH Holdings, LLC, declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance 2024-48-E: Accepting a grant from Hamilton County and amending 2024 appropriations.
• Ordinance 2024-49-E: Authorizing a Job Creation Incentive Grant for LOTH Holdings, LLC and declaring an emergency.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a job creation incentive grant and a grant from Hamilton County. The body is also reviewing sidewalk repair boundaries for the Downtown Sharonville Southbound Loop.

• Ordinance 2024-48-E: Accepting a grant from Hamilton County and amending 2024 appropriations
• Ordinance 2024-49-E: Job Creation Incentive Grant (JCIG) for LOTH Holdings, LLC
• Resolution 2024-R-03-E: Establishing sidewalk repair and maintenance boundaries for the Downtown Sharonville Southbound Loop

Planning & Zoning

The Board will review a request from Billy Nuss to rebuild a garage at 6686 Amelia Drive that was damaged by a falling tree. The application seeks three variances regarding square footage, height, and side yard setbacks.

• Variance for garage size increase to 840 square feet at 6686 Amelia Drive
• Variance for garage height increase to 17 feet at 6686 Amelia Drive
• Variance for reduced side yard setback of 2.5 feet at 6686 Amelia Drive
• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission is reviewing land use requests for a self-storage facility on Reading Road and a semi-truck repair facility on Champion Way. The meeting also includes a request for boat storage on an unpaved surface and discussions regarding zoning for vape stores and residential chickens.

• Self-storage facility site plan review at 11880 Reading Road
• Semi-truck repair facility site plan review at 12050 Champion Way
• Conditional use permit for boat storage at 10529 Thornview Drive
• Discussion of future zoning regulations for vape stores
• Discussion of residential chicken regulations

Legislation

The Sharonville City Council approved two ordinances at their July 9, 2024 meeting. These include amending 2024 appropriations for various funds and authorizing the disposal of police department vehicles.

• Amending 2024 appropriations for various funds (Ordinance 2024-46)
• Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to dispose of police department vehicles (Ordinance 2024-47-E)

City Council

The City Council will consider amending 2024 appropriations for various funds and authorizing the disposal of police department vehicles. The council will also review a modification to Chapter 731 regarding event centers.

• Ordinance 2024-46: Amending 2024 Appropriations for Various Funds
• Ordinance 2024-47-E: Authorizing disposal of police department vehicles
• Ordinance 2024-40: Modifying Chapter 731 to include event centers

Legislation

The Sharonville City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions at its June 18 meeting. Key decisions included implementing a temporary moratorium on vape store applications and adopting the 2025 tax budget. The council also authorized funds for opioid settlements and road improvements.

• Temporary moratorium on zoning or permits for vape stores
• Acceptance of opioid settlement funds
• Easements for Cornell Road improvements
• Contract for storm pipe repairs
• Repairs to Golden View Acres

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 annual tax budget. The agenda includes several ordinances for first and only readings, including a temporary moratorium on permits for vape stores and authorization to accept opioid settlement funds. Other items involve road improvements and storm pipe repairs.

• Temporary moratorium on zoning or occupancy permits for vape stores
• Authorization to accept opioid settlement funds
• Easements for the improvement of Cornell Road
• Contract for storm pipe repairs
• Repairs to Golden View Acres

Planning & Zoning

The Board will consider multiple requests for relief from zoning ordinances regarding fences and temporary structures. The agenda also includes a request for a use variance to permit used vehicle sales at 10963 Canal Road.

• Variance for front yard fence enclosure at 10927 Main Street
• Reduced back-to-back fence setback at 3527 Grandview Avenue
• Request to keep two temporary tarpaulin structures at 11090 Main Street
• Use variance for used vehicle sales at 10963 Canal Road

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will review a request for a conditional use permit to allow a food trailer as an accessory use at 3 Triangle Park Drive. The proposal involves parking the trailer on an existing paved surface facing Chesterdale Road. Staff noted that the trailer was previously subject to a zoning violation enforcement notice.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a food trailer at 3 Triangle Park Drive
• Approval of May 8, 2024, meeting minutes and audio recording

Legislation

City Council approved two ordinances during the May 28, 2024 meeting. One authorizes a Job Creation Incentive Grant for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and the other amends 2024 appropriations for various funds.

• Job Creation Incentive Grant (JCIG) for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
• Amendment of 2024 Appropriations for various funds

City Council

The City Council will consider three ordinances, including a job creation incentive grant and budget appropriations. The meeting also includes reports from city officials and the introduction of new hires.

• Ordinance 2024-38-E: Job Creation Incentive Grant (JCIG) for Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
• Ordinance 2024-39: Amending 2024 Appropriations for various funds
• Ordinance 2024-40: Modifying Chapter 731 to define and include event centers

City Council

The City Council will vote on three ordinances, including a temporary moratorium on zoning and occupancy permits for vape stores. The body will also consider appropriations for the purchase of two patrol cars and other fund adjustments.

• Ordinance 2024-37-E: Temporary moratorium on vape store permits and applications
• Ordinance 2024-35-E: Purchase of two patrol cars via 401 Capital Fund
• Ordinance 2024-36: Amendments to 2024 appropriations for various funds

Legislation

City Council approved two ordinances regarding 2024 appropriations. One ordinance authorizes the purchase of two patrol cars through State Cooperative Purchasing.

• Ordinance 2024-35-E: Purchase of two patrol cars and 401 Capital Fund appropriation amendments
• Ordinance 2024-36: Amendments to 2024 appropriations for various funds

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four variance requests. These include two requests to store open trailers on residential properties, one to keep a front-yard fence, and one to raise chickens on a small lot. The board will also approve minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting.

• Trailer storage variance at 10099 Terry Lane (William Brandt)
• Trailer storage variance at 1665 Continental Drive (Lindsay Couch)
• Front-yard fence variance at 10927 Main Street (Rebecca Meyers)
• Chicken-raising variance at 12129 Henderson Court (Mario Nicho)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a food truck at 4001 Hauck Road, discuss a potential moratorium on vape store permits, and review zoning rules for raising domestic animals on residential property. The food truck request is recommended for approval by staff.

• Conditional use permit for food truck at 4001 Hauck Road (BP station)
• Discussion and potential action on temporary moratorium for vape store permits
• Discussion of zoning regulations for domestic animals on residential property
• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Legislation

City Council approved several ordinances regarding fund appropriations, tax allocations, and infrastructure. The body authorized the purchase of real property on Main Street and the pursuit of transit funding for Cornell Road improvements.

• Purchase of real property at 11188 - 11198 Main Street
• Funding application to SORTA for Cornell Road Improvements Project
• Economic Development Agreement with LDI Hospitality Corporation
• Appropriation of easements for Cornell Road Improvements for Storm Water Flow
• Reallocation of Transient Occupancy Tax between the Convention Center and General Funds

City Council

City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances regarding city appropriations and infrastructure. Key items include the purchase of real property on Main Street and funding applications for road improvements.

• Ordinance 2024-32-E: Purchase of real property at 11188-11198 Main Street
• Ordinance 2024-33-E: Funding application to SORTA for Cornell Road Improvements Project
• Resolution 2024-R-01-E: Appropriation of permanent and temporary easements for Cornell Road Improvements
• Ordinance 2024-34-E: Economic Development Agreement with LDI Hospitality Corporation
• Ordinance 2024-30: Allocation of Transient Occupancy Tax between Convention Center and General Funds

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission is considering a request from Virgil Lovitt for a Conditional Use Permit to store a 31-foot recreational vehicle on the paved driveway at 3445 Creek Road, a property zoned R1-B (Residential Single Family). The vehicle exceeds the length allowed without a permit, so approval is required. The commission may approve, deny, or approve with conditions, and staff recommends conditions including storage on the existing driveway and keeping the vehicle registered and maintained.

• Conditional Use Permit request for 31-foot RV storage at 3445 Creek Road
• Property zoned R1-B (Residential Single Family)
• RV classified as 'Recreational Vehicle B' under Sharonville Zoning Ordinance 1121.05(e)
• Previous Conditional Use Permit issued in October 2013 for RV storage at same property
• Staff recommends conditions: storage on paved driveway and vehicle registered/maintained

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four variance requests. These include allowing trailer storage, a temporary tarp enclosure, and two requests to keep chickens on smaller lots. The board will also approve minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.

• Trailer storage variance at 10513 Lemarie Drive (Adam Cook), tabled from March meeting
• Temporary tarp enclosure at 3294 Hageman Avenue (Charsunach Kelly) for medical reasons
• Chicken keeping on 7,216 sq ft lot at 10762 Sharondale Road (Tarelle Harris)
• Chicken keeping on lot under 20,000 sq ft at 3881 Sharonview Drive (Timothy Chitwood)

Legislation

City Council approved Ordinance 2024-28-E. This legislation modifies 2024 fund appropriations and allows the Safety-Service Director to contract with security and EMT vendors.

• Ordinance 2024-28-E: Amending 2024 Appropriations and authorizing EMT and security vendor agreements

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and vote regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for 2024-2026. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend 2024 appropriations and authorize agreements with EMT and security vendors.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024, 2025, and 2026 applications
• Ordinance 2024-28-E to amend 2024 appropriations and authorize EMT and security vendor agreements
• Voice vote on CDBG application
• Executive session to consider the purchase of property

Legislation

City Council approved ordinances regarding infrastructure maintenance and municipal services. The body authorized contracts for street repairs and residential waste collection, and the pursuit of a federal fire department grant.

• 2024 Street Repair Program and 2024 Street Preventive Maintenance Program contracts
• Five-year contract for residential waste collection
• Application for FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant applications for 2024-2026. The body is also considering ordinances for street maintenance, residential waste collection, and a federal fire department staffing grant.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024, 2025, and 2026 program years
• Ordinance 2024-25-E: Contracts for 2024 Street Repair and Street Preventive Maintenance Programs
• Ordinance 2024-26-E: Five-year contract for residential waste collection
• Ordinance 2024-27-E: Application for FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider two conditional use permits: a children's daycare at 10863 Reading Road and outdoor dining tents for Third Eye Brewery at 11276 Chester Road. Staff recommends approval for both, with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Conditional use permit for Future Faces Early Learning Center daycare at 10863 Reading Road (former nail salon, SM-D zoning)
• Daycare capacity up to 50 children, ages 6 months to 6 years, hours 6 am–6 pm
• Conditional use permit for two outdoor tents (900 sq ft total) at Third Eye Brewery, 11276 Chester Road, April–November
• Staff recommends approval with conditions for both permits
• Approval of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests to allow trailer storage on residential properties, both stemming from zoning violations. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

Legislation

The City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions during the March 12 meeting. These actions include amending codified ordinances, authorizing equipment replacement for the Safety - Service Director, and adopting preliminary legislation from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

• Ordinance 2024-16: Amending Sharonville Codified Ordinance 1305.01
• Ordinance 2024-17: Amending Sharonville Codified Ordinance 1133.08
• Ordinance 2024-23-E: Contract to purchase a chipper and dispose of an existing chipper and mower
• Ordinance 2024-24-E: Adopting preliminary legislation from the Ohio Department of Transportation

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading for changes to zoning code section 1133.08. The body will also consider emergency ordinances regarding equipment purchases and state transportation legislation.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-17 regarding zoning code section 1133.08
• Ordinance 2024-23-E to purchase a chipper and dispose of an existing chipper and mower
• Ordinance 2024-24-E adopting preliminary legislation from the Ohio Department of Transportation
• 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-16 amending Codified Ordinance 1305.01
• MetroNow presentation from Emi Randall and Troy Miller

Legislation

City Council met on February 27, 2024, to approve legislation. The body passed one ordinance regarding the disposal of city equipment.

• Ordinance 2024-22-E: Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to dispose of surplus equipment

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will meet to discuss the disposal of surplus equipment. The body will also address amendments to city codified ordinances.

• Ordinance 2024-22-E: Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to dispose of surplus equipment
• Ordinance 2024-16: Amending Codified Ordinance 1305.01 (3rd Reading)
• Ordinance 2024-17: Amending Codified Ordinance 1133.08 (Tabled)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Future Faces Early Learning Center, a day care for up to 50 children aged 6 months to 6 years, at 10863 Reading Road. The commission will also review a proposed amendment to zoning ordinance 1133.08 regarding notice of violations, and discuss a Mill Creek Triangle Trail feasibility study. Staff recommends approval of the day care permit with conditions.

• Conditional use permit for day care at 10863 Reading Road (former Cali Pro Nails, across from City Hall)
• Day care capacity up to 50 children, hours 6 am–6 pm, pending Ohio Job and Family Services approval
• Proposed amendment to Sharonville Zoning Ordinance 1133.08 (Notice of Violation) — Ordinance 2024-17
• Mill Creek Triangle Trail Feasibility Study discussion
• Staff recommends 5 conditions for day care approval (e.g., drop-off only in front lot, no dormitory, licenses required)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests regarding property use. One request seeks to allow vehicle tow dolly storage on a residential property, and the other seeks to build a single-family home smaller than the 1,000 square foot minimum.

• Variance request to store a vehicle tow dolly at 11139 Spinner Avenue
• Variance request to construct a 705 square foot single-family dwelling at 3460 Grandview Avenue
• Approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes and audio recording

Legislation

City Council approved several ordinances including a real property purchase and the acceptance of transit funds. The body also amended city codified ordinances and fund appropriations.

• Purchase of real property at 11029 Dowlin Drive
• Acceptance of SORTA Transit Infrastructure Funds for U.S. 42 Shared use Path construction
• Loan agreement with WBTHAT Projects, LLC
• Amendments to Codified Ordinances 351.03 and 351.15
• Amendments to appropriations for various funds

City Council

City Council will discuss several ordinances, including a loan agreement with WBTHAT Projects, LLC and the acceptance of transit infrastructure funds from SORTA. The body will also consider appropriations for various funds and a board appointment for the Economic Development Director.

• Ordinance 2024-19-E: Loan agreement with WBTHAT Projects, LLC
• Ordinance 2024-20-E: Transit infrastructure funds from SORTA for U.S. 42 Shared use Path
• Ordinance 2024-18: Amending appropriations for various funds
• Appointment of David McCandless to the Suburban Communities Energy Special Improvement District Board
• Public hearing scheduled for March 12 regarding Zoning Code changes in Ordinance 2024-17

Legislation

City Council approved several ordinances focused on public safety equipment and facility maintenance. The body also authorized a contract to determine the valuation and sales agreement for convention center naming rights.

• Contract for Convention Center Naming Rights Valuation and Naming Rights Sales Agreement
• Grant for body-worn cameras
• Purchase of a Ford Expedition
• Purchase of Fire Department radios
• Remodeling of Fire Department Station 88 and roof replacement at Station 86

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances to authorize contracts for public safety equipment and facility maintenance. The body is also discussing naming rights for the Convention Center.

• Ordinance 2024-08-E: Convention Center Naming Rights Valuation and Sales Agreement
• Ordinance 2024-11-E: Grant for body-worn cameras
• Ordinance 2024-12-E: Purchase of a Ford Expedition
• Ordinance 2024-13-E: Purchase of Fire Department radios
• Ordinance 2024-14-E and 2024-15: Remodeling of Fire Station 88 and roof replacement at Fire Station 86

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will consider a site plan review request for a proposed Vandalia Rental facility at 3739 Hauck Road. The applicant, Dan Weaver of Ferguson Construction, proposes an 18,368-square-foot industrial building on a 4.7-acre vacant lot currently zoned General Industrial. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes only this one new business item.

• Site plan review for 18,368 sq ft Vandalia Rental facility at 3739 Hauck Road
• Existing Ohio Mulch building to be removed
• 28 parking stalls proposed (2 ADA accessible), 12 required
• Building setbacks exceed requirements: 101.7 ft from Hauck Road (50 ft required)
• Vandalia Rental to relocate from 11512 Gondola Street

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Justen Scalf on behalf of Carriage House Car Wash to allow a freestanding pole sign to be placed 7 feet from the right-of-way at 11740 Lebanon Road, instead of the required 15 feet. The applicant argues the grass island is too narrow and other locations would make the sign ineffective. The board may approve with conditions, including landscaping and maintenance requirements.

• Variance request for freestanding sign setback at 11740 Lebanon Road (Carriage House Car Wash)
• Proposed sign: 14-foot pole sign, ~50 sq ft message area, LED illuminated
• Requested 8-foot variance from 15-foot required setback (Zoning Ordinance 1123.8)
• Staff recommends conditions: landscaping, maintenance, and approval limited to setback
• Existing sign on property was previously removed

Legislation

City Council approved several ordinances regarding real estate acquisitions, public works projects, and service contracts. These actions include authorizing the purchase of two properties and advancing various road and path projects.

• Purchase of real property at 11005 Reading Road and 3328 E Sharon Road
• Phase 1A of the Downtown Loop Street Scape design and construction contracts
• Participation in the ODOT Safe Routes to School Program for Ham-Sharonville Project 2021
• Authorization to proceed with the US 42 Path Project
• Contract with Brown County for prisoner incarceration

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding city contracts, infrastructure improvements, and property acquisitions. Items include a real property purchase at Reading Road and E Sharon Road, as well as various streetscape and transportation projects.

• Purchase of real property at 11005 Reading Road and 3328 E Sharon Road
• Ham-Sharonville Safe Routes to School Project 2021 participation
• Downtown Loop Street Scape Phase 1 design and construction administration
• US 42 Path Project
• Purchase of highway rock salt for the 2024-2025 winter season