Tipp City public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider four requests for variances to building setbacks and lot size requirements for residential additions and duplexes. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Case No. 22-25: Variance for rear yard setback at 835 Hickory Hill Drive
• Case No. 23-25: Variance for side yard setback at 349 N Second Street
• Case No. 24-25: Variance for duplex construction at 109 N Hyatt Street
• Case No. 25-25: Variance for lot frontage and area at 115 N Hyatt Street
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a 13-foot rear yard setback variance for a sunroom at 835 Hickory Hill Drive and a 4.5-foot side yard variance for a sunroom at 349 N Second Street. It denied a 2,570-square-foot lot area variance for a duplex at 109 N Hyatt Street. A second duplex variance at 115 N Hyatt Street for lot area tied 2-2, making it an automatic agenda item for next month.

• Approved 13-ft rear yard setback variance for sunroom at 835 Hickory Hill Dr (unanimous)
• Approved 4.5-ft side yard setback variance for sunroom at 349 N Second St (unanimous)
• Denied 2,570-sq-ft lot area variance for duplex at 109 N Hyatt St (unanimous)
• Granted 37.5-ft lot frontage variance for duplex at 115 N Hyatt St (unanimous)
• Tied 2-2 on 6,650-sq-ft lot area variance for duplex at 115 N Hyatt St; auto-agenda next month

Tree Board

The Tree Advisory Board will consider several resident requests for the removal and planting of trees at specific city addresses. The board will also discuss the 2026 Annual Plan and the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

• Removal and planting request: 211 N 3rd Street
• Removal or pruning request: 118 W. Walnut Street
• Planting request: 318 W. Broadway
• Removal request: 25 S. Seventh Street
• Planting requests: 403 S. 5th Street and 546 Tallow Tree Way

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It approved removal and city planting at 211 N. 3rd St, removal at 118 W. Walnut St with homeowner planting, planting at 318 W. Broadway, removal at 25 S. Seventh St, planting at 403 S. 5th St, and two homeowner planting requests at 546 Tallow Tree Way. The 2026 Tree Board Annual Plan was also approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (Ayes: Casey, Jackson)
• Approved minutes (Ayes: Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of tree at 211 N. 3rd St and city planting (Ayes: Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of tree at 118 W. Walnut St and homeowner planting (Ayes: Casey, Jackson)
• Approved planting of tree at 318 W. Broadway by the City (Ayes: Casey, Jackson)
• Approved removal of tree at 25 S. Seventh St by the City (Ayes: Jackson, Casey)
• Approved planting of tree at 403 S. 5th St by the City (Ayes: Jackson, Casey)
• Approved 2026 Tree Board Annual Plan (Ayes: Casey, Jackson)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the preliminary plan and plat revision for the Rosewood Creek development proposed by Jason LeVan dba J and A Homes LLC, as required by code §154.04(E)(13). The board will also approve the November 12, 2025 study session and meeting minutes, receive city council reports, and address citizen comments. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on December 9, 2025 at the Tipp City Government Center.

• Public Hearing – Preliminary Plan/Plat Revision – Rosewood Creek development – Jason LeVan dba J and A Homes LLC – Code §154.04(E)(13)
• Approval of November 12, 2025 Study Session & Meeting Minutes
• City Council Reports: November 17, 2025 – Mr. Walland; December 1, 2025 – Mr. Powers
• Upcoming City Council Meeting on December 15, 2025 – cancelled
• Citizen’s Comments on items not on agenda

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the Study Session and meeting minutes from November 12, 2025 by a 5‑0 vote. A motion to open the public hearing was also passed 5‑0. No final decisions were made on the proposed Uptown‑2 zoning district or Rosewood Creek subdivision changes.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion passed)
• Study Session and November 12, 2025 minutes approved (5-0)
• Public hearing opened (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a 13‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for a sunroom addition at 835 Hickory Hill Drive (Case No. 22‑25). It will also consider a 4.5‑foot side‑yard setback variance for a sunroom addition at 349 N Second Street (Case No. 23‑25). The meeting includes approval of the October 15, 2025 minutes and miscellaneous business.

• Case No. 22‑25: Jerry L. Fisher requests a 13 ft rear‑yard setback variance for 835 Hickory Hill Drive (R‑1B district).
• Case No. 23‑25: Thomas McDonald requests a 4.5 ft side‑yard setback variance for 349 N Second Street (R‑1C district).
• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting.
• Miscellaneous business – Planning & Zoning Workshop.

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will approve the October 14, 2025 study session and meeting minutes. It will hear reports from recent City Council meetings and announce upcoming council dates. The board will also publicize a Planning & Zoning workshop and allow citizen comments on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 Study Session & Meeting Minutes
• Review of City Council reports from Oct 20, Nov 3, and Oct 6, 2025
• Announcement of upcoming City Council meetings (Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 15, 2025)
• Planning & Zoning Workshop announcement
• Citizen comments on items not on agenda

The Board unanimously appointed Chelsea Lay as Chairperson Pro Tem, excused the absences of Vivian Davis and Mr. Powers, approved the meeting agenda and the October 14 study‑session minutes, and agreed to hold another study session on Dec 9. No new business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Appointed Chelsea Lay as Chairperson Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Vivian Davis (motion carried)
• Excused absence of Mr. Powers (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14 study‑session minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to schedule another study session on Dec 9
• No new business taken
• Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will approve the agenda and the July 14, 2025 minutes. It will then discuss three upcoming events at Kyle Park: the Tipp City Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025, the Centered Foundation 5K on March 7, 2026, and a Pickleball dedication. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes – July 14, 2025
• Tipp City Turkey Trot – November 27, 2025 at Kyle Park
• Centered Foundation 5K – March 7, 2026 at Kyle Park
• Pickleball dedication – Kyle Park (date not specified)

The Parks Advisory Board approved several event dates, including the Centered Foundation 5K on March 21, 2026, and the Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025. It also excused a member, adopted the amended agenda, and approved the July 14, 2025 minutes. The board scheduled an outdoor May meeting for a pickleball courts ribbon cutting and adjourned the session.

• Excused Mr. O’Neill from the meeting (4 ayes)
• Amended agenda to change Centered Foundation 5K date to March 21 (4 ayes)
• Approved the amended agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4 ayes)
• Approved Tipp City Turkey Trot on Nov 27, 2025 at Kyle Park (4 ayes)
• Approved Centered Foundation 5K on Mar 21, 2026 at Kyle Park (4 ayes)
• Scheduled May Parks Board meeting outdoors at Kyle Park for pickleball ribbon cutting (4 ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two cases regarding residential fence variances. Both applicants are seeking to exceed height limits and transparency requirements for front yard fences.

• Case No. 20-25: Robert Peura request for 72-inch height and 100% opaque fence at 385 Pinehurst Drive
• Case No. 21-25: Bill and Meagan House request for 72-inch height and 100% opaque fence at 486 Greensward Drive

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved both variance requests for 385 Pinehurst Drive, allowing a 72‑inch front‑yard fence and a 100% opaque wood/vinyl fence. The board also unanimously approved the same two variances for 486 Greensward Drive. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved 72" front‑yard fence height variance for 385 Pinehurst Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 100% opaque wood/vinyl front‑yard fence variance for 385 Pinehurst Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 72" front‑yard fence height variance for 486 Greensward Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 100% opaque wood/vinyl front‑yard fence variance for 486 Greensward Drive (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a special use application for 713 Oak Lea Drive under code §154.06(A). The board will also approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and review recent City Council reports. Upcoming City Council meeting dates will be announced, and the board will hear citizen comments on items not on the agenda.

• Special use application for 713 Oak Lea Drive (code §154.06(A))
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of City Council reports (Sept 15, Sept 29, Oct 6)
• Announcement of upcoming City Council meeting dates
• Citizen comments on items not on agenda

The Planning Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously and approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Staff presented a special‑use permit request for two towers at 713 Oak Lea Drive and recommended approval, but the minutes do not record a board vote on that request. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Discussed special‑use permit for 713 Oak Lea Dr.; staff recommended approval (no vote recorded)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five requests for variances to residential setback rules, including a duplex at 211 N Sixth Street and a detached garage at 440 Burnside Drive. One case from the previous meeting was tabled.

• Variance for duplex at 211 N Sixth Street (3 ft side yard)
• Variance for addition at 726 Barbara Drive (13.1 ft front yard)
• Variance for detached garage at 440 Burnside Drive (800 sq ft size)
• Variance for deck at 615 Maeghann Court (11 ft rear yard)
• Variance for retaining wall at 339 N 2nd Street (1 ft setback)

The Board of Zoning Appeals excused Mr. Poynter from the meeting unanimously. It approved the agenda and the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The Board then granted a 3‑foot side‑yard setback variance for Zach Lee’s duplex at 211 N Sixth Street, with a 3‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Excused Mr. Poynter from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Granted 3‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 211 N Sixth St duplex (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning code text amendment regarding automotive fuel sales and a zoning map amendment for the Uptown 1 district. The board will also consider a special use request for 211 N Sixth Street.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Code Text Amendment — Limitation on Automotive Fuel Sales
• Public Hearing: Zoning Map Amendment — Uptown 1 Zoning District
• Special Use Request: 211 N Sixth Street (Code 154,03(D)(5))
• Approval of August 12, 2025 Study Session & Meeting Minutes
• Upcoming City Council Meetings: September 15, 29, October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 1, 15

The Planning Board approved its agenda and the August 12 minutes, then held a public hearing on a zoning code amendment. The board voted 4‑0 to forward a positive recommendation to City Council to ban automotive fuel sales as a permitted principal use and to allow limited accessory use. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused absent member Mr. Walland (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on fuel‑sales amendment (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on fuel‑sales amendment (4-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council on fuel‑sales zoning amendment (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on Tipp Plaza zoning map amendment (4-0)

Restoration Board

The Tipp City Restoration and Architectural Board of Review will meet to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior changes in the Community Center/Restoration District. The board will also approve minutes from the July 22 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• John Brian seeks approval to construct a two-level Hickory composite deck at 29 W. Main Street
• Lisa Santucci requests replacement of copper gutters with steel gutters at 11 E. Main Street

The Restoration and Architectural Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a ground‑level deck at 29 W. Main Street and another for replacing copper gutters with steel gutters at 11 East Main Street. Both motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for deck at 29 W. Main St (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for steel gutters at 11 E. Main St (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will hear three variance requests at this meeting. Two new cases involve side-yard and front-yard setback adjustments for residential properties, while one previously tabled case seeks a front-yard setback reduction for a mixed-use development.

• Case No. 14-25: 3-foot side-yard setback variance for duplex at 211 N Sixth Street
• Case No. 16-25: 13.1-foot front-yard setback variance for patio cover at 726 Barbara Drive
• Case No. 11-25: 40-foot front-yard setback variance for office and gym at 1936 Donn Davis Way

Tree Board

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board will meet on August 13, 2025, to review five resident requests for tree removal or planting, including damage concerns and replacement of dead trees. The board will also discuss updates to the Urban Forestry Management Plan and Tree Inventory, and hear citizen comments.

• 223 W. Elm Street: Request for tree removal due to driveway/sidewalk damage
• 228 N. Tippecanoe Drive: Two tree removal and replacement requests for dead trees
• 6 N. Tippecanoe Drive: Request for tree removal due to sidewalk/power pole interference
• 114 N. 1st Street: Request for new tree planting
• 118 N. 1st Street: Request for second tree planting (homeowner offers to pay)

The Tree Advisory Board voted to have the city remove a hazardous tree at 233 W. Elm Street. It also approved removing two dead trees and planting one replacement at 228 N. Tippecanoe Drive. Additional actions included conditional removal of a tree at 6 N. Tippecanoe if it is in the right‑of‑way, approval of a curb‑lawn planting at 114 N. 1st Street, and denial of a planting request at 118 N. 1st Street due to lack of space. The board rescheduled the urban forest inventory to September 23.

• Approved removal of tree at 233 W. Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved removal of two trees and planting one tree at 228 N. Tippecanoe Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional removal of tree at 6 N. Tippecanoe Drive if located in right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved planting of curb‑lawn tree at 114 N. 1st Street (unanimous)
• Denied planting request at 118 N. 1st Street due to insufficient curb‑lawn space (unanimous)
• Rescheduled urban forest tree inventory to September 23 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a revised preliminary plat and a final plat for Phase 1 of the Hyatt Trails Subdivision. The board will also discuss an appointment to the Parks Master Plan Steering Committee.

• Revised Preliminary Plat: Hyatt Trails Subdivision (Bill Keethler dba Cooridor Development II)
• Final Plat Phase 1: Hyatt Trails Subdivision (Bill Keethler dba Cooridor Development II)
• Appointment to Steering Committee for Parks Master Plan

The Planning Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The Board adopted a condition that no final plats for the Hyatt Trails subdivision will be approved until the developer provides proof of ownership of the Precision Strip property. Staff will return next month with revised language on the automotive fuel‑sales ban for further Board review.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Conditioned final plat approval on proof of ownership of Precision Strip property

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Both requests involve residential property modifications within the Restoration District.

• Request to replace rubber roof with metal roof at 314 W. Main Street
• Request to replace the front door at 226 W. Main Street

The Restoration and Architectural Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new dark‑charcoal standing‑seam metal roof on 314 W. Main Street. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front door at 226 W. Main Street. All procedural motions, including excusing two members and adopting the agenda and minutes, were carried unanimously.

• Excused Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benedict (ayes: Bailey, Trzeciak, Weaver, Wendel; nays: none)
• Approved agenda (ayes: Bailey, Weaver, Wendel, Trzeciak; nays: none)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: Bailey, Trzeciak, Weaver, Wendel; nays: none)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for metal roof at 314 W. Main St. (ayes: Trzeciak, Weaver, Wendel, Bailey; nays: none)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for front door replacement at 226 W. Main St. (ayes: Wendel, Bailey, Weaver, Trzeciak; nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider requests for variances regarding fencing, poultry keeping, building setbacks, and garage size. The meeting includes new business and cases tabled from the June 18 meeting.

• Case 13-25: Fence height, setback, and transparency variances at 546 Tallow Tree Way
• Case 15-25: Variance for poultry keeping distance from dwellings at 238 S 6th Street
• Case 11-25: 40ft front yard setback variance for office and cross-fit building at 1936 Donn Davis Way
• Case 12-25: Height and size variances for a detached garage at 440 Burnside Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted on three fence variances requested by Samuel and Caitlin Bernard at 546 Tallow Tree Way. The 30‑inch height variance was denied 2‑1. The 48‑foot setback variance was approved unanimously 3‑0. The request for a 0% transparent front‑yard fence was denied 2‑1. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Denied 30" fence height variance (2-1)
• Approved 48' setback variance (3-0)
• Denied 0% transparency fence variance (2-1)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board is meeting outdoors at Hathaway Park to conduct a ribbon cutting and discuss park events. The board will also review requests for disc golf tournaments and a donation.

• Hathaway Park ribbon cutting by Mayor Logan Rogers
• Disc golf tournament at City Park on July 20th (Lucas Zerkle)
• Disc golf tournament at City Park on August 2nd (Drew Wheeler)
• Dog park shelf donation from Tony Hunt

The Parks Advisory Board approved a disc golf tournament on August 2 and another on July 20, both to be held at City Park. The board also excused Mr. O’Neill, approved the meeting agenda, and ratified the May 12 minutes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:45 p.m.

• Excused Mr. O’Neill (Ayes: Fuller, Hutton, Berbach, Hartman)
• Approved meeting agenda (Ayes: Hutton, Hartman, Fuller, Berbach)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (Ayes: Hartman, Fuller, Hutton, Berbach)
• Approved Disc Golf Tournament on August 2 at City Park (Ayes: Hutton, Hartman, Fuller, Berbach)
• Approved Disc Golf Tournament on July 20 at City Park (Ayes: Fuller, Hutton, Berbach, Hartman)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (Ayes: Fuller, Hutton, Berbach, Hartman)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning code text amendment. This amendment concerns limitations on automotive fuel sales.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Code Text Amendment – Limitation on Automotive Fuel Sales

The board approved its agenda and the June 10 meeting minutes. It opened and later closed a public hearing on a zoning code amendment that would limit automotive fuel sales. The board then voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation on the amendment to City Council.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on fuel‑sale zoning amendment (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing (5‑0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council on zoning code amendment limiting automotive fuel sales (unanimous)

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve exterior modifications to residences and structures within the Restoration District.

• Request to replace front door handle and locks at 212 West Main Street
• Request for structural improvements at 40 West Main Street

The Restoration and Architectural Board denied the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front door handle and locks at 212 W. Main Street because the hardware was deemed too modern for the historic district. The Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new rubber roof on the building at 40 W. Main Street, finding the roof replacement appropriate and necessary. Votes were unanimous in both cases.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for door hardware at 212 W. Main St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new rubber roof at 40 W. Main St (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several requests for zoning variances regarding building heights, setbacks, and signage. The meeting includes a review of a previously tabled request for a school building height increase.

• Case 09-25: Request for 72-inch opaque front yard fence at 10 Spruce Court
• Case 10-25: Request for a second ground-mounted sign of 350 square feet at 4375-4385 S CR 25A
• Case 11-25: Request for 10ft front yard setback for office and cross-fit building at 1936 Donn Davis Way
• Case 12-25: Request for 22ft height and 1280 sq. ft. detached garage at 440 Burnside Drive
• Case 08-25: Request for 55ft building height at 525-575 N Hyatt Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances requested by Barry and Jill Mace for their property at 10 Spruce Court. The first variance allows a front‑yard fence height of 72 inches instead of the required 42 inches, and the second permits a 100% opaque wood/vinyl fence in the front yard. Both motions passed unanimously. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and the May 21, 2025 minutes.

• Approved variance to increase front‑yard fence height to 72" (unanimous)
• Approved variance to allow 100% opaque wood/vinyl front‑yard fence (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 21, 2025 board minutes, 4‑0

Tree Board

The Tree Advisory Board will consider requests for tree removals and plantings at four specific addresses. The board will also discuss the annual tree sale and updates to the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

• Removal requests for 228 N. Tippecanoe, 414 S. Third Street, and 304 West Broadway
• Planting request for 118 N. 1st Street
• Discussion of tree sale selection and dates
• Review of updated Urban Forestry Management Plan
• Review of May 9, 2025 and September 2024 tree inventories

The Tree Advisory Board approved the removal of four city trees at 228 N. Tippecanoe, 414 S. Third Street, 304 West Broadway, and 7 E. Dow Street. It tabled a request to plant a second tree at 118 N. 1st Street. The board also voted to postpone the annual tree sale until 2026.

• Approved removal of tree at 228 N. Tippecanoe (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of tree at 414 S. Third Street (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of two ash trees at 304 West Broadway (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of tree at 7 E. Dow Street (Jackson, Casey)
• Tabled planting request for 118 N. 1st Street (Jackson, Casey)
• Postponed the 2025 tree sale to 2026 (Jackson, Casey)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning code text amendment. The board will also consider a final plat for a subdivision section.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Code Text Amendment - 154.04(E)(15)
• Final Plat: Section 3 Summit Landing Subdivision (Arbor Homes)

The Board amended the agenda to add the Urban Redevelopment Plan and approved the study‑session minutes (5‑0). It opened and later closed a public hearing on the proposed Uptown zoning district (both 5‑0). The Board then made a unanimous positive recommendation to City Council on the proposed zoning code text amendment. All motions were passed without opposition.

• Amended agenda to include Urban Redevelopment Plan – passed unanimously
• Approved Study Session and May 13 minutes – 5‑0
• Opened public hearing on zoning code amendment – 5‑0
• Closed public hearing – 5‑0
• Made positive recommendation to City Council on zoning code amendment – unanimous

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several variance requests for residential and institutional properties. The meeting includes new applications for a retaining wall, poultry and accessory structures, and a school building height increase, as well as two tied cases from a previous meeting.

• Case 08-25: Request for 20-foot height variance for a building at 525-575 N Hyatt Street (Tipp City Exempted Village Schools)
• Case 07-25: Requests for variances regarding poultry distance and accessory structure size at 224 W Broadway
• Case 06-25: Request for 4-foot setback variance for a retaining wall at 131 S Second Street
• Case 05-25: Requests for size and height variances for a sign at 4375-4385 S CR 25A (Otterbein Senior Life Community)
• Case 04-25: Request for 6-inch height variance for a front yard fence at 401 Sydney Drive

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a 4‑foot front‑setback variance for Jillian Nave at 131 S Second Street, permitting a retaining wall along the sidewalk. The motion was moved by Mr. Hornberger, seconded by Mr. Schindler, and passed unanimously. Earlier, the board also excused Mr. Poynter, approved the agenda, and adopted the April 16, 2025 minutes.

• Excused Mr. Poynter from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted April 16, 2025 minutes, 3‑0 vote
• Granted 4‑ft front‑setback variance for 131 S Second St (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a pre-meeting study session on the Uptown Zoning District before the regular meeting. During the meeting, the board will consider approving two replats (at 411 and 413 Sydney Drive), a preliminary and final plat for Mike Flora at 790 S Hyatt Street/Maple Hill Road, and a preliminary and final plat for a Wawa convenience store at 65 Kessler-Cowlesville Road. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive city council reports.

• Replat for David Fischer at 411 Sydney Drive
• Replat for Chirag Patel at 413 Sydney Drive
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Mike Flora at 790 S Hyatt Street/Maple Hill Road
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Wawa Midwest, LLC at 65 Kessler-Cowlesville Road
• Pre-meeting study session on Uptown Zoning District

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April 8 minutes, each unanimously. It also approved positive recommendations to City Council for replats that will vacate drainage easements at 411 and 413 Sydney Drive, with votes of 4‑0. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused absence of Ms. Davis (motion carried)
• Approved positive recommendation for Replat of 411 Sydney Drive (4-0)
• Approved positive recommendation for Replat of 413 Sydney Drive (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will discuss a request from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for a 2-mile race at Kyle Park on August 16, 2025, and a proposal to hold the July board meeting at Hathaway Park. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Request by Lynn DeMange for a 2-mile race at Kyle Park on August 16, 2025
• Proposal to hold the July 14 parks board meeting at Hathaway Park by Jenna Bowman

The Parks Advisory Board approved the agenda and the March 10 meeting minutes. It authorized the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2 mile race to be held at Kyle Park and agreed to hold the July Parks Board meeting at Hathaway Park for a ribbon‑cutting. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes: Hutton, Fuller, Hartman, O’Neill, Berbach)
• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (5 ayes: Fuller, O’Neill, Hartman, Hutton, Berbach)
• Approved St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2 mile race at Kyle Park (5 ayes: O’Neill, Hutton, Berbach, Fuller, Hartman)
• Agreed to hold July Parks Board meeting at Hathaway Park (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5 ayes: Hutton, Fuller, Berbach, Hartman, O’Neill)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will hear three variance requests at its April 16 meeting. Cases include a porch setback variance at 815 Charrington Way, a fence height variance at 401 Sydney Drive, and three sign variances for Otterbein Senior Life Community on S CR 25A. The board will vote on each request after public hearings.

• Case 03-25: Brett & Jackie Musser request a 6-foot variance to the 30-foot front yard setback on the west property line at 815 Charrington Way for a porch expansion.
• Case 04-25: Jamie Salisbury requests a 6-inch variance to allow a 48-inch front yard fence instead of the 42-inch maximum at 401 Sydney Drive.
• Case 05-25: Emily Bamonte / Holthaus Lackner Signs for Otterbein Senior Life Community requests variances for a second ground sign, a 372 sq ft (322 sq ft over limit), and a 12-foot height (6-foot over limit) at 4375-4385 S CR 25A.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved its agenda and the March 19, 2025 minutes. After discussion, the Board unanimously voted to grant Brett and Jackie Musser a 6‑foot variance to the required 30‑foot front‑yard setback for a porch expansion at 815 Charrington Way. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Granted 6‑ft front‑yard setback variance for 815 Charrington Way (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tree Advisory Board will meet to elect leadership and review requests for tree services on South 6th Street. The board will also discuss the 2025 Arbor Day plans and potential wording changes to Ordinance 97.12.

• Tree removal request at 238 S. 6th Street
• Tree planting request at 239 S. Sixth Street
• Proposed change in wording of Ordinance 97.12
• Review of 2024 Annual Plan
• 2025 Arbor Day plans

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board elected a chairman and vice‑chairman, approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and adopted the 2025 Tree Board Annual Plan. It also approved removal of an ash tree at 238 S. Sixth St, planting of a tree at 239 S. Sixth St, rewording of Ordinance 97.12, and updates to the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

• Elected Karen Jackson as Chairman (Jackson, Casey)
• Elected Mary Casey as Vice Chairman (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved meeting agenda (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved December 11 2024 minutes (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of ash tree at 238 S. Sixth St (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved planting of one tree at 239 S. Sixth St (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved 2025 Tree Board Annual Plan (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved rewording of Ordinance 97.12 (Jackson, Casey)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a preliminary plat application for the Hyatt Trails Subdivision, a ±138.31-acre development on Donn Davis Way/Hyatt. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 11, 2025, administration of oath to Dawn Gross, and City Council reports from recent meetings.

• Preliminary Plat – Hyatt Trails Subdivision by Bill Keethler dba Coordior Development II (±138.310 acres at Donn Davis Way/Hyatt)
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Administration of Oath to Dawn Gross
• City Council reports from February 18, March 3, March 17, and April 7, 2025
• Citizen's comments on items not on the agenda

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 11, 2025. It then approved the Preliminary Plat for the Hyatt Trails subdivision, adding two conditions: Ordinance 2-25 must be effective on 4/16/25, and Phase 1 cannot be reviewed until the developer proves ownership of the Precision Strip property. Both approvals passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Motion to excuse absence of Mr. Powers carried
• Agenda approval motion carried
• Minutes approval (Feb 11, 2025) passed 4-0
• Preliminary Plat approval with conditions passed 4-0

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a request from Mike Flora for four variances regarding lot area and frontage requirements. The property is located within the CD – Conservation Zoning District.

• Case No. 02-25: Request for 9.336 acre variance to minimum lot area at 790 S Hyatt Street
• Case No. 02-25: Request for 183.84 foot variance to western property line frontage at 790 S Hyatt Street
• Case No. 02-25: Request for 60.53 foot variance to southern property line frontage at 790 S Hyatt Street
• Case No. 02-25: Request for 9.495 acre variance to minimum lot area at 790 S Hyatt Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved all four requested variances for Mike Flora's property at 790 S Hyatt Street, allowing a lot split in the CD-Conservation District. The variances reduce the minimum lot area and frontage requirements for the two resulting lots. Staff had recommended denial, citing the substantial nature of the variances and lack of special conditions.

• Granted variance of 9.336 acres to minimum lot area for western lot (unanimous)
• Granted variance of 183.84 feet to western property line frontage (unanimous)
• Granted variance of 60.53 feet to southern property line frontage (unanimous)
• Granted variance of 9.495 acres to minimum lot area for eastern lot (unanimous)

Parks Advisory Board

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board will consider several new business items, including a free community concert (Canal Music Fest), a 5K/10K race, a disc golf lending library for City Park, an update on pickleball courts, and a nominee for the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee. The board will also approve minutes from January 13, 2025.

• Canal Music Fest – free community concert June 13–14, presented by Lynn Shirk
• Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope – 5K/10K run on November 15 at Kyle Park, organized by Barry and Denise Johnson Foundation
• Disc Golf Lending Library – proposal to place a lending library for disc golf in City Park, presented by John Sebastian
• Pickleball Court Update – report by Tony Hunt
• Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee – nominee Jenna Bowman

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board approved the 2025 Canal Music Fest in City Park, the Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope in Kyle Park, and a disc golf lending library in City Park for a local Eagle Scout project. The board also nominated Kirsten Hutton to serve on the steering committee for the Comprehensive Plan Update. Pickleball court construction in Kyle Park is awaiting the bidding process.

• Approved the agenda for the March 10, 2025 meeting.
• Approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes as written.
• Approved the 2025 Canal Music Fest in City Park.
• Approved the Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope in Kyle Park.
• Approved the placement of a Disc Golf Library in City Park.
• Nominated Ms. Hutton as the Parks Board representative for the Comprehensive Plan Update steering committee.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed modification to the city's Thoroughfare Plan. The board will also elect a chairman and vice-chairman as part of a reorganization tabled from the January meeting, and consider an appointment to a steering committee. Reports from recent City Council meetings will be presented.

• Public hearing on proposed Thoroughfare Plan Modification
• Election of chairman and vice-chairman (board reorganization)
• Appointment to steering committee
• City Council reports from January 21 and February 3, 2025
• Administration of oath to Dawn Gross

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve a modification to the Tipp City Thoroughfare Plan, eliminating the proposed 80-foot minor arterial along Donn Davis Way. The change would allow the Hyatt Trails subdivision to connect via a local street instead, avoiding conflict with the Lesher Woods bike trail and recent residential rezoning. The board also re-elected Vivian Davis as Chairman and Josh Powers as Vice Chairman, and appointed Davis to a Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Master Plan.

• Recommended approval of Thoroughfare Plan modification to remove Donn Davis Way arterial (5-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Re-elected Vivian Davis as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Josh Powers as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Appointed Vivian Davis to Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee (5-0)

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board will also discuss an annual report and meeting times.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Restoration Board Annual Report by Arthur Franklin
• Discussion of meeting time by Jenna Bowman

The Restoration and Architectural Board of Review held an organizational meeting, swearing in members, electing officers, and approving the 2024 Annual Report. The board set its 2025 meeting start time to 7:00 pm. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Swore in Heather Wendel and Tasha Weaver
• Excused Mr. Benedict's absence (unanimous)
• Elected Heather Wendel as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Zachary Snyder as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Set 2025 meeting start time to 7:00 pm (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to swear in a new member and reorganize board leadership. The body will also consider a variance request for a home addition at 52 Spruce Court.

• Case No. 01-25: Variance request for 13ft reduction to the 35ft rear setback at 52 Spruce Court
• Swearing in of new member Sean Poynter
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a 13-foot variance from the required 35-foot rear setback for a home addition at 52 Spruce Court, allowing a 22-foot setback. The board also reorganized, electing Allen Worthen as Chairman and William Schindler as Vice Chairman, and voted to keep its meeting time at 7:00 p.m.

• Granted 13-ft rear setback variance for 52 Spruce Court addition (4-0)
• Re-elected Allen Worthen as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected William Schindler as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Held meeting time at 7:00 p.m. (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to reorganize its leadership and review a special use request for a corridor development project. The board will also review minutes from the November 12, 2024, study session.

• Special Use request for Corridor Development at 850 N Hyatt Street (±78.27 acres)

The Tipp City Planning Board approved a Special Use Permit for a narrow lot residential development on the ±78.27-acre parcel at 850 N Hyatt Street, allowing the applicant to proceed with platting for the Hyatt Trails subdivision. The motion passed 3-1, with conditions requiring compliance with all specific standards in the staff report and code. The board also approved the amended November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0) and voted to keep the meeting time at 7:00 pm (4-0).

• Approved Special Use Permit for narrow lot development at 850 N Hyatt Street (3-1)
• Approved amended November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approved meeting agenda
• Excused Board Member Powers' absence
• Held meeting time at 7:00 pm (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board is discussing two events at Kyle Park and a potential pickleball location.

• Lure Coursing K-9 Event at Kyle Park (Don White and Martin English- OKIGO)
• 5 K Run on February 1st at Kyle Park (Katy Cullis- The Centered Foundation)
• Pickleball location discussion (Tony Hunt)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board recommended the current Kyle Park skatepark location for new pickleball courts to City Council, noting the skatepark is unusable and will be demolished. The board also approved two OKIGO lure coursing events and a Centered Foundation 5K race in Kyle Park, and set the 2025 meeting time to 6:30 pm.

• Recommended Kyle Park skatepark location for pickleball courts to City Council (4-0)
• Approved OKIGO lure coursing events in Kyle Park for September and October (4-0)
• Approved Centered Foundation 5K race in Kyle Park (4-0)
• Set Parks Board meeting start time to 6:30 pm for 2025 (4-0)
• Approved January 13, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes as written (4-0)
• Elected Katelyn Berbach as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Kirsten Hutton as Vice Chairman (4-0)