Tipp City public meetings in 2024
35 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tree Board
The Tree Advisory Board will discuss two tree-related requests: a removal at 405 W South Street due to sidewalk damage and conflict with a natural gas line, and a planting at 930 Winston Lane for a Downy Serviceberry. The board also plans to approve an ODNR grant, review the Louise Milner Fund application, and discuss the annual plan and urban forestry management.
- Tree removal request at 405 W South Street due to sidewalk damage and gas line conflict (Carol Helman)
- Tree planting request at 930 Winston Lane for a Downy Serviceberry (Alisa Siclee)
- Approval of ODNR Grant (old business)
- Louise Milner Fund Application discussion (old business)
- Annual Plan Discussion (new business)
The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board approved a request to plant a Downy Serviceberry at 930 Winston Lane and approved the city's removal of trees at 405 W South Street due to sidewalk damage. The board also honored outgoing members Thomas DeRoss and Adam Blake, and discussed plans for 2025.
- Approved planting request at 930 Winston Lane (unanimous)
- Approved city removal request at 405 W South Street (unanimous)
- Approved October 9, 2024 minutes with correction (DeRoss, Jackson; Blake abstained)
- Agreed to update Urban Forestry Management Plan in 2025
- Agreed to continue updating Urban Forest Tree Inventory twice a year
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Restoration Board
The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will consider a certificate of appropriateness for building repairs. The board will also swear in a new member.
- Certificate of appropriateness for new doors and windows at 29/31 East Main Street (MUHA Construction Inc.)
- Swearing-in of new member Tasha Weaver
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks Advisory Board will consider new business items including approval for the 17th Annual Turkey Trot, the Tadmor 10K, and a Goon Brothers/Primal Faith 5K. The board will also discuss an update on pickleball courts at Kyle Park and receive an old business update on Lesher Woods. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and citizen comments.
- Approval for the 17th Annual Tipp City Turkey Trot on November 28, 2024
- Discussion of the Tadmor 10K scheduled for August 2, 2025
- Discussion of the Goon Brothers and Primal Faith 5K on March 30, 2025
- Update on pickleball courts at Kyle Park
- Update on Lesher Woods (old business)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Tipp City Planning Board will meet to consider a special use application for a property at 114 S Second Street. The board will also swear in a new member, Joe Walland.
- Special Use request for 114 S Second Street (Code 154.06(A)(4)(b))
- Swearing-in of new member Joe Walland
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a property in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District. The board will determine if the applicant may place four detached garages in the front yard instead of the rear yard.
- Case No. 09-24: Variance request for four detached garages at NE Corner of N Hyatt and Park Ave (Parcel #G15-021307)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Benjamin Mosier for property at the NE corner of N Hyatt and Park Ave. The applicant seeks to place four detached garages in the front yard instead of the required rear yard in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District. The board will also approve minutes from the September 18 meeting and handle other procedural items.
- Case No. 09-24: Benjamin Mosier variance request for four detached garages in the front yard at NE corner of N Hyatt and Park Ave (Parcel #G15-021307), R-3 zoning district
Tree Board
The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board will consider seven resident requests for tree removal and planting, including a dead tree with power lines at 524 W. Broadway Street. They will also discuss updates on previous tree issues at 211 E. Dow Street and 123 N. 1st Street, and review the Urban Forestry Management Plan, tree inventory, and grant applications for Tree City USA and Growth Grants. The meeting includes public comment and board member comments.
- 45 Amokee Place – removal request citing roots in plumbing
- 429 Miles Avenue – removal and planting request for dying trees
- 524 W. Broadway Street – removal of dead tree with power lines (confirmed by Tipp City Utilities)
- 308 Miles Avenue and 307 N. Second Street – removal requests from board members
- Discussion of Tree City USA and Growth Grant applications
Tree Board
The Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss specific requests for tree removal and planting at several residential addresses. The board will also review grant applications and updates to the Urban Forestry Management Plan.
- Removal requests for 45 Amokee Place, 524 W. Broadway Street, 308 Miles Avenue, and 307 N. Second Street
- Removal and planting request for 429 Miles Avenue
- Tree City USA and Growth Grant Applications
- Urban Forestry Management Plan update
- Urban Forest Tree Inventory and Marketing and Public Information updates
Planning Board
The Tipp City Planning Board will meet on October 8, 2024, to hold three public hearings: two on zoning code amendments (sections 154.06(A)(4)(r)(i) and 154.04(G)(44)(a-d), Table 154.04-2, and 154.14(B)) and one on a zoning map amendment requested by William Keether II on behalf of HJW Holdings VII. The board will also approve minutes from the September 10 meeting and receive city council reports.
- Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment – Code 154.06(A)(4)(r)(i)
- Public hearing on Zoning Code Amendment – Code 154.04(G)(44)(a-d), Table 154.04-2, and 154.14(B)
- Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment – William Keether II, agent for HJW Holdings VII
- Approval of September 10, 2024 study session and meeting minutes
- City council reports from September 16, September 30 (CIP & operating budget), and October 7 meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 1598 – 80 Warner Drive. The applicant seeks permission for a 72-inch front-yard fence (30 inches above the 42-inch limit) and a 100% opaque fence instead of the required 50% transparency. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Variance request for front-yard fence height: 72 inches rather than allowed 42 inches (30-inch variance).
- Variance request for 100% opaque fence in front yard instead of at least 50% transparency.
- Property location: 1598 – 80 Warner Drive, R-1C Urban Residential Zoning District.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items, rezonings, or contracts are listed for decision or discussion.
The Planning Board held a study session on the City Council's one-year moratorium on Flex Building permits, discussing options to modify or repeal the code. They recommended setting a public hearing to consider zoning code changes and requested a study session on Uptown revitalization. At the regular meeting, the board approved the agenda and minutes, with no other substantive decisions.
- Recommended setting a public hearing on Flex Building zoning code modifications
- Requested a study session to discuss Uptown area revitalization
- Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting (5-0)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a home addition at 852 Hawk Avenue. The applicant seeks a 12-foot reduction from the required 40-foot rear setback. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and procedural items.
- Case No. 07-24: Ben Drake requests a variance of 12 feet from the 40-foot rear yard setback (Table 154.04-7) for a home addition at 852 Hawk Ave, Tipp City.
- The property is in the R-1B Neighborhood Residential Zoning District.
- Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at Tipp City Government Center, 260 South Garber Drive.
- Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda during the Citizens Comments section.
- Next regular meeting is September 18, 2024; applications due by September 3, 2024.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Tree Board
The Tree Advisory Board will consider 12 tree removal and planting requests from residents at various addresses, including 303 S. 5th Street, 103 Bowman Avenue, and 1221 W. Main Street. The board will also discuss the Urban Forestry Management Plan, conduct a tree inventory, and determine planting locations for 2024. Additionally, they will elect a chairman and vice chairman and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Tree removal requests at 303 S. 5th St., 103 Bowman Ave., 1221 W. Main St., 224 N. Hyatt St., 100 E Broadway St., 235 N. Third St., 427 W. Main St., 239 S. Sixth St., 6 Warner Dr., 217 S. Third St., and 95 W. Kessler-Cowelsville Rd.
- Tree planting request at 224 N. Hyatt Street for one tree between previous tree locations
- Discussion of Urban Forestry Management Plan and Urban Forest Tree Inventory
- Schedule board tree inventory date and determine 2024 planting locations
- Election of chairman and vice chairman
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a 54.2-acre corridor development on North Hyatt Street. A separate public hearing will consider a zoning code amendment for 114 South Second Street. The board will also approve minutes from July and receive city council reports.
- Special use permit for Corridor Development on N Hyatt Street (54.2 acres) under Code 154.03(D)(5) & 154.04(G)(7)
- Public hearing on Todd Leffew's zoning code amendment for 114 South Second Street (Table 154.06-1)
- Approval of July 9, 2024 study session and meeting minutes
- Nick Hunter board position discussion
- City council reports from July 15 and August 5, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a zoning variance. The board is considering whether to allow a fence height that exceeds current city code for a specific residential property.
- Case No. 06-24: Request for a 4-foot variance to allow a 10-foot tall rear yard fence at 1112 Windsor Crossing
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a pre-meeting study session on the Downtown Business Designation. The agenda also includes approval of June 11, 2024 minutes and review of City Council reports.
- Pre-meeting study session for Downtown Business Designation
- Approval of June 11, 2024 minutes
- Review of City Council reports
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks Advisory Board will elect a Vice Chairman and review several new business items. These include a request for an additional shelter in Lesher Woods and discussions regarding Windmere basketball and pickleball courts. The board will also hear about the National Fitness Campaign.
- Request for a second shelter in Lesher Woods
- Discussion of Windmere basketball and pickleball courts
- National Fitness Campaign presentation
- Election of Vice Chairman
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Case No. 05-24 regarding 919 Cypress Place. The applicant is requesting variances for the front yard and right-side yard setbacks.
- Case No. 05-24: Front yard setback variance at 919 Cypress Place
- Case No. 05-24: Right-side yard setback variance at 919 Cypress Place
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Tree Board
The board will consider several requests for city-led tree planting and removals at specific residential addresses. Members will also elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman and review the annual plan.
- Tree removal request at 770 Pinehurst Drive
- Tree planting request for two trees at 704 Rosedale Drive
- Tree removal request at 20 Miles Avenue
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Review of the 2023 Annual Plan
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a study session regarding the Downtown Business Designation. The board is also scheduled to review a final plat for Summit Landing Section 2.
- Downtown Business Designation study session
- Final Plat for Summit Landing Section 2
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Case No. 04-24, in which Tipp City Global Methodist Church requests three variances to install a freestanding sign at 8 W Main Street. The variances would allow a zero-foot setback instead of the required 10 feet, an electronic message center, and a freestanding sign in the CC/RA zoning district. The board will also approve minutes from the April 17 meeting and take public comments.
- Case 04-24: three sign variances for Tipp City Global Methodist Church at 8 W Main St
- Variance to allow zero-foot sign setback instead of required 10 feet
- Variance to allow electronic message center in CC/RA district
- Variance to allow freestanding sign in CC/RA district
- Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Tipp City Planning Board will meet to hold a public hearing regarding a final plan presented by Mike Dungan of Fieldstone Partners, LLC. This hearing allows residents to review and comment on a proposed development before the board considers it. The agenda also lists routine items, including approval of April meeting minutes and updates from recent City Council sessions.
- Public hearing on a final plan by Mike Dungan for Fieldstone Partners, LLC
- Approval of the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- City Council reports from April 15 and May 6 meetings
- Schedule updates for upcoming City Council sessions in May and June
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks Advisory Board is meeting to swear in a new member and elect a Vice Chairman. The board will discuss a proposal to build a shelter in Lesher Woods and review several upcoming race and tournament events.
- Proposal by Eddie Tucker to build one shelter in Lesher Woods
- Primal Faith 5K/10K request by Jacob Albaugh
- Tadmor 10K
- Tipp City Disc Golf BYOP Doubles Tournament request by Drew Wheeler
- Swearing-in of new member Levi O'Neill
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Restoration Board
The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review is considering an application for the demolition of a warehouse building. The applicant seeks a certificate of appropriateness for the 1,620 sq. ft. structure located on Lot IL 121.
- Demolition of a 1,620 sq. ft. warehouse building on Lot IL 121
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Dwain Meyer to allow a second detached garage (20' x 30') at 239 Woodlawn Drive, in an R1-B zoning district. The board will also approve the agenda, minutes from March 20, and hear public comments.
- Variance request Case No. 03-24 for 239 Woodlawn Drive to allow a second detached garage (20' x 30')
- Public hearing on the variance request
- Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024
- Citizen comments on items not on the agenda
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for 4155 Peters Road. The meeting also includes City Council reports and updates on upcoming council meetings.
- Public hearing for rezoning at 4155 Peters Road
- Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes
- City Council reports from Mr. Powers and Mr. Hunter
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Kimberly Yoder to place an accessory structure (utility shed) in the front yard at 110 Wunderwood Dr., which is not normally allowed in the R-1A zoning district. The board will also swear in a new member, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and take public comments on items not on the agenda.
- Variance request (Case 02-24) for accessory structure in front yard at 110 Wunderwood Dr.
- Swearing in of newly appointed board member Meagan Coffield
- Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a zoning text amendment and a zoning map amendment. The map amendment involves the rezoning of 1400 W Main Street.
- Public hearing for a zoning text amendment
- Public hearing for a zoning map amendment at 1400 W Main Street
Parks Advisory Board
The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board will discuss several requests for park usage and potential improvements. The board is also scheduled to swear in new members.
- Request from The Barry and Denise Johnson Foundation to use Kyle Park on November 16 for the Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope
- Discussion of playground improvements by Tony Hunt
- Discussion regarding Hathaway Park by Eric Mack
- Request for Uplifting 5K by Jade Brown Prayer Tent
- Request from Flying K9’s by Kathleen O'Neill
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Restoration Board
The board will elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman during this special meeting. It will also consider an application to remove and board up a rear door at 15 S. Second Street. Additionally, members will review the annual report and discuss changing meeting times.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Removal and boarding up of exterior rear door at 15 S. Second Street
- Restoration Board Annual Report
- Change in Meeting Time
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will consider one new business item: a variance request from Jeremiah and Kaley Snow for a rear-yard setback reduction at 3845 Cassandra Drive. The board will also swear in a re-appointed member, reorganize leadership, approve prior minutes, and take public comments.
- Case No. 01-24: variance to reduce rear yard setback from 35' to 8.5' for a 29' x 12' home extension at 3845 Cassandra Drive
- Swearing in of re-appointed board member William Schindler
- Board reorganization: election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Approval of minutes from November 15, 2023 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding two zoning map amendments. The board also intends to set interim zoning for 4155 Peters Road.
- Set Interim Zoning: 4155 Peters Road
- Public Hearing: Rezoning of 59 & 85 Kessler-Cowlesville Road
- Public Hearing: Rezoning of 4025 CR 25A
Restoration Board
The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will conduct a special meeting to reorganize its leadership. The agenda includes the presentation of the Restoration Board Annual Report and discussions regarding meeting times and board member training.
- Board Reorganization for Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Restoration Board Annual Report presented by Matt Spring
- Discussion of Meeting Time with Jenna Bowman
- Discussion of Board Member Training with Matt Spring
Restoration Board
The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will conduct board reorganization and review the annual report presented by Matt Spring. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.
- Board Reorganization
- Restoration Board Annual Report by Matt Spring
- Approval of December 11, 2023, minutes
Parks Advisory Board
The Parks Advisory Board is meeting to elect its leadership and discuss new business. The board will review a request to host a music festival and discuss playground improvements.
- Request from Tipp City Area Arts Council to host Canal Music Fest in City Park on June 8, 2024
- Discussion of playground improvements
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman