Tipp City public meetings in 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a preliminary plan revision and a final plan for Arbor Homes regarding Inlot 3604. The board will also discuss setting interim zoning for 1400 W Main Street.

• Interim zoning for 1400 W Main Street
• Preliminary Plan Revision for Arbor Homes, Inlot 3604 (81.201 acres)
• Final Plan for Arbor Homes, Inlot 3604 (81.201 acres)

Parks Advisory Board

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board is holding a special meeting with one new business item: a discussion of a dog splash pad at the Kyle Park dog park, led by Tim Eggleston. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is listed under new business for discussion. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, old business, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion of dog splash pad at Kyle Park dog park (new business, led by Tim Eggleston)
• Citizen comments on items not on the agenda
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2024; agenda items due by January 2, 2024

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will hold a special meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a storm door installation at 211 E. Dow Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, citizen comments, and other routine business.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for storm door at 211 E. Dow Street (Zach Welchbrodt)
• Zoning District: CC/RA - Community Center/Old Tippecanoe City Restoration and Architectural District
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board is considering two applications for zoning variances in Tipp City. These include a setback request for a multi-tenant development and an increase in allowed garage size.

• Case No. 13-23: Request for a 21’ side yard setback variance at 81-115 N Garber Drive
• Case No. 14-23: Request to increase detached garage size by 640 square feet at 485 Burnside Drive

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss several zoning code amendments and a special use request. The board will also review a preliminary plan submitted by Fieldstone Partners, LLC.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment for Highway Sign District (Figure 154.11(G))
• Public hearing on Zoning Code Revision for Self-Storage Facilities (Code 154.04(G)(30))
• Preliminary Plan review for Fieldstone Partners, LLC
• Public hearing for Dylan Blair regarding a Special Use request (Code 154.03(D)(5))

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal regarding a September 12, 2023, Planning Board decision. The applicants are requesting to appeal the granting of a 2-year Special Use Permit for LifeWise Academy.

• Case No. 12-23: Appeal of 2-year Special Use Permit for LifeWise Academy at 801 N Westedge Drive

Parks Advisory Board

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board is holding a special meeting with the main agenda item being a Capital Improvement Plan presented by Eric Mack. The board will also address old and miscellaneous business, and take citizen comments on items not on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive discussion focused on the capital plan.

• Capital Improvement Plan presented by Eric Mack
• Citizen comments on items not on the agenda
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 13, 2023
• Agenda items for next meeting due by November 6, 2023

Tree Board

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board will consider four requests for tree removal or planting by the city, along with updates on the Growth Grant planting, urban forestry management plan, tree inventory, and marketing. The meeting is open to public comment.

• 118 N. 1st Street: removal and planting request (Craig and Mary Sutton)
• 599 Wind Ridge Place: removal request (Steven Lehmkuhl)
• 480 Miles Avenue: removal request (Arline Bogart)
• 403 S. 5th Street: planting request (Marla Morgan)
• Growth Grant Planting Update

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will consider setting interim zoning for two properties under Code 154.04(C)(1), along with approving minutes and receiving council reports. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings listed.

• Set interim zoning for 59 & 85 Kessler-Cowlesville Rd
• Set interim zoning for 4025 S CR 25A
• Approval of September 12, 2023 study session and minutes
• City Council reports from September 18, 25, and October 2, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board is reviewing a request from Joshua Logan regarding two zoning variances. The proposal includes placing an accessory structure in the front yard and reducing the required distance between a dwelling and poultry enclosures by 52 feet.

• Case No. 11-23: Variance for accessory structure placement at 806 N Westedge Drive
• Variance to reduce required 100 ft. setback for fowl or poultry enclosures by 52 ft.

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold public hearings on two special use permit applications: one from Ryan Cool for property at 65 W Kessler Cowlesville Rd, and one from LifeWise Tipp City for property at 801 N Westedge Drive. The board will also hear a presentation on the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and receive reports from City Council. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing: Ryan Cool special use permit, 65 W Kessler Cowlesville Rd (Code 154.04(G)(15) & 154.03(D)(5))
• Public hearing: LifeWise Tipp City special use permit, 801 N Westedge Drive (Code 154.03(D)(5) & 154.04(G)(17))
• 5-year Capital Improvement Plan presentation
• City Council reports from August 21, 2023 meeting
• Upcoming council meetings: Sept 18, Sept 25 (CIP workshop), Oct 2, Oct 16

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is considering a variance request from Fieldstone Partners regarding rear setback requirements. The request involves the construction of a new single-family home at specific Millstone and Cobblestone addresses.

• Variance request for 10° reduction in required 30-foot rear setback
• New single-family home construction at 926 Millstone Dr., 928 Millstone Dr., and 1050 Cobblestone Corner
• Case No. 08-23, 09-23, and 10-23 regarding Fieldstone Place PD Subdivision Regulations

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three separate requests to reduce the required rear setback from 30 feet to 20 feet. These variances allow for the construction of larger single-family homes on specific lots within the Fieldstone Place Planned Development.

• Approved 10' rear setback variance for 926 Millstone Drive (4-0)
• Approved 10' rear setback variance for 928 Millstone Drive (4-0)
• Approved 10' rear setback variance for 1050 Cobblestone Corner (4-0)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Tree Board

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board will review two tree removal requests, discuss a growth grant, and receive updates on the Urban Forestry Management Plan, tree inventory, and marketing. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Tree removal request at 234 S. Sixth Street due to sidewalk buckling
• Tree removal request at 405 W. Kessler Cowlesville Road due to tree nearly dead
• Growth Grant discussion
• Urban Forestry Management Plan update
• Urban Forest Tree Inventory update

The Tree Advisory Board approved the removal of a dead curb lawn tree at 405 W. Kessler Cowelsville Road. A request for tree removal at 2345 Sixth Street was withdrawn by the homeowner. The Board was updated on the use of a Growth Grant to plant approximately 20 trees in the Westedge neighborhood.

• Approved June 14, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Withdrew tree removal request for 2345 Sixth Street (3-0)
• Approved removal of curb lawn tree at 405 W. Kessler Cowelsville Road (3-0)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment for Ben Mosier, a special use request for LifeWise Tipp City at 801 N Westedge Drive, and a preliminary and final plat for Dave Arbogast at 3540 S CR 25A. The board will also consider approval of the July 11, 2023 minutes and receive citizen comments on items not on the agenda.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment (rezoning) for Ben Mosier (G15-020718)
• Public hearing on special use for LifeWise Tipp City at 801 N Westedge Drive (Codes 154.03(D)(5) & 154.04(G)(17))
• Public hearing on preliminary and final plat for Dave Arbogast at 3540 S CR 25A (Code 155.03(D))
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting
• Citizens' comments on items not on the agenda

The Planning Board recommended a zoning change for property G15-020718 to allow for a multi-family residential development. The board also held a public hearing regarding a special use permit for LifeWise Academy at 801 N Westedge.

• Recommended to City Council rezoning of G15-020718 from Light Industrial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Excused absence of Ms. Alberson (3-0)
• Excused absence of Ms. Lay (3-0)

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will elect officers, approve prior minutes, and hear public comments. The main item is a request by Karen Mantia for a certificate of appropriateness to refurbish the 950 sq. ft. structure at 9 S. First Street, built in 1920 in the Community Center/Restoration District. The board will also discuss changing its meeting time.

• Certificate of appropriateness request by Karen Mantia for refurbishment of 9 S. First Street (Lot IL 3628, built 1920, 950 sq. ft., zoning CC/RA)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2022
• Discussion of change in meeting time by Jenna Bowman
• Citizens comments on items not on the agenda

The Board elected a new Chairman and Vice Chairman and approved the May 24, 2022 meeting minutes. The Board reviewed a request for a certificate of appropriateness for refurbishments at 9 S. First Street, including roof gutters, windows, and doors.

• Elected Lisa Lawson as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Heather Wendel as Vice Chairman (3-0)
• Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request from LJB Inc regarding a property located at 3754-3500 S Co Rd 25A, Troy, Ohio. The applicant seeks a 94-foot variance to the required minimum lot frontage to allow for re-platting six lots into three.

• Case No. 07-23: Variance request for 94' reduction in minimum lot frontage
• Proposal to re-plat six inlots into three at 3754-3500 S Co Rd 25A, Troy, Ohio

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for LJB Inc. to reduce the required minimum lot frontage. This action allows for the re-plat of six inlots of record into three for a Highway Business zoned property.

• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Granted 94-foot variance to the required 150-foot minimum lot frontage at 3500 S. CR 25A (4-0)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold public hearings on a special use request for LifeWise Tipp City at 801 N Westedge Drive, an alley vacation at 30 German Street, and a preliminary/final plat for Dave Arbogast at 3540 S CR 25A that remains tabled. The board will also approve minutes from the May 9 meeting and hear citizens' comments.

• Public hearing: LifeWise Tipp City special use at 801 N Westedge Drive (Codes 154.03(D)(5) & 154.04(G)(17))
• Public hearing: Ben Mosier alley vacation at 30 German Street
• Public hearing: Dave Arbogast preliminary & final plat at 3540 S CR 25A (Code 155.03(D)) — remains tabled
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting
• City Council reports from May 15, June 5, and June 19 meetings

The Planning Board conducted a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for LifeWise Academy to operate at 801 N Westedge. Staff recommended approval, noting the use is similar to a cultural institution. The provided minutes end before a final vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved minutes of the July 11, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved motion to open public hearing for LifeWise Academy (5-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and hear new business items, including requests for events at Kyle Park, a disc golf tournament, pickleball association updates, playground equipment updates, and a draft capital improvement plan. No votes are scheduled on these items; they are presentations and discussions. The agenda is otherwise routine with old business, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• U.S. Road Running 5K/10K at Kyle Park, proposed to start October 2023
• Race the Eclipse event proposal by Dave Terrel
• Disc golf tournament proposal by Jayden Flory
• Miami County Pickle Ball Association update by Bob Bradley
• Draft of Capital Improvement Plan by Eric Mack

The Board approved a race for April 8, 2024, conditioned on coordination with the solar eclipse committee. It recommended that City Council proceed with and potentially expand the planned installation of pickleball courts. Requests from U.S. Road Running and for a disc golf tournament were tabled.

• Approved 'Race the Eclipse' for April 8, 2024, pending coordination with Kathy Taylor (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended City Council install more than two pickleball courts (3-0)
• Tabled U.S. Road Running request until a representative can attend a meeting (3-0)
• Tabled Disc Golf Tournament discussion until Jayden Flory is present (3-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Tree Board

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board will review five resident requests for tree removal or planting, including trees at 415 W. Plum Street, 60 Warner Drive, 531 Horton Ave., 525 S. 3rd Street, and 223 W. Main Street. The board will also discuss the Urban Forestry Management Plan, tree inventory, marketing, and removal/planting updates. This is a regular meeting with public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• 415 W. Plum Street: removal request due to trunk decay and fall risk
• 60 Warner Drive: removal and replacement of dying maple away from utilities
• 531 Horton Ave.: removal due to sidewalk trip hazards from roots
• 525 S. 3rd Street: removal and replacement of overgrown bush/tree
• 223 W. Main Street: removal of curb lawn tree losing large limbs

The Tree Advisory Board approved the removal of four curb lawn trees and the replacement of one. Two removal requests were denied. The Board also approved amendments to the Urban Forestry Management Plan for submission to City Council.

• Approved removal of curb lawn tree at 531 Horton Ave (3-0)
• Approved removal of curb lawn tree at 415 W. Plum Street (3-0)
• Approved removal of curb lawn tree at 438 W. Plum Street (3-0)
• Approved removal and replacement of curb lawn tree at 60 Warner Drive (3-0)
• Denied removal request for tree at 5255 S. 34 Street (3-0)
• Denied removal request for tree at 223 W. Main Street (3-0)
• Approved amendments to Urban Forestry Management Plan for Council review (3-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider multiple property variances involving setbacks, building heights, and fence requirements. These cases include requests for a detached garage, a home addition, a new single-family home, and height adjustments.

• Variance for a detached garage at 210 N. Third St.
• Variance for a home addition at 871 Devonshire Ave
• Variance for a new single-family home at 950 Rosenthal Drive
• Variances for fence height and transparency at 230 Pinehurst Drive
• Variance for building height in an R-3 Multi-Family Residential District

The Board approved two variance requests for residential property improvements. One allows for a detached garage at 210 N Third Street, and the other permits a home addition at 871 Devonshire Ave.

• Approved 9-foot setback variance for detached garage at 210 N Third Street (4-0)
• Approved 10-foot setback variance for home addition at 871 Devonshire Ave (4-0)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments (rezonings) by Jaydee Blair, a final plan for Fieldstone Phase 4, special use requests for 220 South First Street and 1490 Harmony Drive, and a preliminary/final plat for 3540 S CR 25A that is expected to be tabled. The board will also consider approval of the April 11, 2023 meeting minutes and hear citizens' comments on items not on the agenda.

• Public hearings on three zoning map amendments (rezonings) by Jaydee Blair
• Public hearing on Fieldstone Final Plan Phase 4 by Mike Dungan, Fieldstone Partners, LLC
• Public hearing on special use for 220 South First Street by David Scott
• Public hearing on special use for 1490 Harmony Drive by Joe Lockett, Altafiber
• Public hearing on preliminary & final plat for 3540 S CR 25A by Dave Arbogast (to be tabled)

The Planning Board voted to provide positive recommendations to City Council for two zoning map amendments. Both requests were recommended for approval despite staff reports suggesting negative recommendations based on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Recommended rezoning of G15-021307 from Office Service (OS) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning of G15-019132 from Light Industrial (LI) to Urban Residential (R-1C) (4-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused absence of Board Member Powers (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss new business, including the Tadmor 10k race, junior baseball field updates, and tree plantings in parks. No votes or decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Tadmor 10k race by Ohio River Road Runners Club
• Junior Baseball Field Updates
• Tree Plantings in the Parks

The board approved the Tadmor 10K race for August 5 at Kyle Park. Members discussed proposed baseball facility upgrades and tree planting goals for the year.

• Approved Tadmor 10K race for August 5 (3-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Excused Richard Newman from the meeting (3-0)

Tree Board

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss tree planting and removal requests, review the 2017-2022 planting inventory, and plan for Arbor Day 2023. They will also cover the Urban Forestry Management Plan, tree inventory, marketing, and Tree City USA awards for 2024. The agenda includes a request to remove a tree at 223 W. Main Street due to safety concerns.

• Tree removal request at 223 W. Main Street due to falling limbs
• Review of tree planting inventory 2017-2022
• Arbor Day 2023 planning
• Urban Forestry Management Plan discussion
• Tree City USA Awards 2024 discussion

The Board approved the removal of two trees on W. Main Street, contingent on location and homeowner clarification. No action will be taken on these removals until after the June 14 meeting due to uncertainty regarding the specific trees requested. The Board also ordered 300 saplings for local 1st graders for Arbor Day.

• Approved October 12, 2022 minutes with correction (3-0)
• Approved removal of tree in alley at 215 W. Main Street if deemed in the Right-of-Way (3-0)
• Approved removal of middle curb lawn tree at 223 W. Main Street pending homeowner clarification (3-0)
• Denied request for park benches in curb lawns based on City Ordinance §95.18

Planning Board

The Planning Board recommended a zoning change for 30 German St to allow multi-family residential development. The Board also granted a Special Use Permit for a heavy truck repair business on Kinna Drive.

• Recommended rezoning of 30 German St from R-2 Two-Family to R-3 Multi-Family Residential (4-0)
• Granted Special Use Permit for The Service Company at Inlot 4210 on Kinna Drive (4-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused absence of Board Member Davis (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and administer an oath of office to Allen Worthen. The primary new business involves a request from Open Architecture for a building height variance in an R-3 Multi-Family Residential District.

• Case No. 01-23: Variance request for a 9' 7" increase to the 35' maximum building height
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Oath of Office for Allen Worthen

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for a 9’ 7” height variance for a multi-family residential project. Although the motion to grant the variance passed 2-1, it was later determined to have failed because city code requires a unanimous vote of all three members when only a quorum is present.

• Denied building height variance of 9’ 7” for Case No. 01-23 (2-1 vote, failed per city code)
• Elected Allen Worthen as Chairman
• Elected William Schindler as Vice Chairman
• Approved July 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Set Board meeting start time to 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold three public hearings on zoning map amendments for properties at 850 N Hyatt Street and 101 W Broadway Street, plus a zoning code modification to include flex buildings. The board will also elect a chairman and vice chairman, tabled from the February 14 meeting, and hear citizens' comments on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing: HSW Holdings VII, LLC rezoning at 850 N Hyatt Street
• Public hearing: Noah Zimner rezoning at 101 W Broadway Street
• Public hearing: City of Tipp City zoning code modification to include flex buildings in Table 154.04-4, 154.04(G), and 154.14(B)
• Election of chairman and vice chairman (tabled from February 14, 2023)
• Citizens' comments on items not on the agenda

The Planning Board issued a negative recommendation for a light industrial rezoning request at 850 N Hyatt St following citizen concerns. However, the Board recommended approval for a residential rezoning at 101 W Broadway and a code change to allow 'flex buildings'.

• Negative recommendation to City Council for rezoning 850 N Hyatt St from Conservation District to Light Industrial (4-0)
• Positive recommendation to City Council for rezoning 101 W Broadway from Legacy District to R-3 Multi-Family Residential (4-0)
• Positive recommendation to City Council for Zoning Code modifications to include Flex Buildings (4-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Elected Andrew Thornbury as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Vonda Alberson as Vice Chairman (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Board approved the 13th annual Canal Music Fest and the 5th annual Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope. Members recommended a specific parking lot expansion site at Kyle Park. The Board also received updates on a revised Field Use Policy and potential new pickleball courts.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Canal Music Fest for June 10, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope for November 11th in Kyle Park (4-0)
• Recommended paving half of the parking loop on the southwest side of Kyle Park for a new lot

Tree Board

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to elect a chairman and vice chairman, approve prior minutes, and discuss new business including tree planting/removal requests, a Callery pear update, the 2022 annual plan, and Arbor Day plans. Old business is none, and other business includes the urban forestry management plan, tree inventory, and marketing.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Callery Pear Update by Tony Hunt
• Annual Plan review with Growth Grant fulfillment and pear tree replacement in parks
• Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, 2023
• Urban Forestry Management Plan and Tree Inventory discussion

The Tree Board approved its 2023 Annual Plan, which includes donating 175 saplings to first-grade classrooms and updating the Tree Hang Tag Project. The Board also added the removal of invasive Callery Pear trees on public grounds to the annual plan following an ODNR ban. The tree sale and lottery will now occur every other year, starting again in 2024.

• Elected Thomas DeRoss as Chairman (3-0)
• Elected Karen Jackson as Vice Chairman (3-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Added removal of Callery Pear trees on public grounds to 2023 annual plan (3-0)
• Approved 2023 Annual Plan with modifications (3-0)
• Decided to hold Tree Sale and Tree Lottery on even numbered years only

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for a three-building industrial warehouse project. The board also recommended a zoning amendment to prohibit semi-trailer parking at automotive service and fuel stations.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for 800 S Kinna Dr (3-0)
• Approved Final Plat for 800 S Kinna Dr (3-0)
• Approved Site Plan for three industrial warehouses at 800 S Kinna Dr (3-0)
• Recommended positive action to City Council for zoning amendment prohibiting semi-trailer parking at fuel and automotive stations (3-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled vote for Chairman and Vice Chairman (3-0)
• Excused absence of Board Member Alberson (3-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting, including the oath of office for a new member, election of officers, and approval of prior minutes. New business includes discussion of pickleball courts and a new parking lot at Eric Mack-Kyle Park, as well as a proposed change in meeting time. Old business covers a ramp for Levy Pond and the field use policy. The meeting is open to citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Oath of office for Katelyn Berbach
• Election of chairman and vice chairman
• Discussion of pickleball courts at Eric Mack-Kyle Park
• Discussion of new parking lot at Eric Mack-Kyle Park
• Proposed change in meeting time

The Board identified the green space between the playground and Timmer Pavilion as the best location for new pickleball courts in Kyle Park. Members also approved a new meeting start time and elected board leadership.

• Selected location 4 (near Timmer Pavilion) for Kyle Park pickleball courts
• Approved meeting start time of 6:30 pm (unanimous)
• Elected Kirsten Hutton as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Richard Newman as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Vanessa Starkey from the meeting (unanimous)