The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in Special Session on Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 7:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic building. The purpose of the meeting was to hold public hearings on zoning cases #441 and #442. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order.
CASE # 442 - John C. Suhar, NCARB - Request R-PUD Overlay of "B" Residence for the construction of a retirement community.
Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry read the Notice of Public Hearing.
Mr. Ferry read the Clermont County Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny the proposed zone change.
Mr. Ferry read the notice of recommendation from the Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission to deny the proposed zone change.
Chairperson Uecker asked the applicant to present their case.
Mr. Joseph L. Trauth , Jr. representing the applicant, John Suhar presented an overview of the proposed development. The project will be a 60 unit, independent living, Senior Housing facility. Mr. Trauth presented Mr. Jack Gehrua of Pflum, Klausmeier & Gehrum Consultants, Inc. Mr. Gehrua reviewed the Traffic Impact Study of the proposed project. Mr. Trauth asked the Trustees to review the letters of support included in their packets.
Chairperson Uecker asked for adjoining property owners to speak.
Mr. Al Hodges stated his property directly connects to the proposed site for the retirement facility and he supports the project.
Mrs. Ann Hodges also stated she was in favor of the project.
There were no other adjoining property owners.
Chairperson Uecker asked for any other public comment.
Mr. James Rybolt of 713 Pine Ridge Road expressed his support of the project.
Mrs. Ruth Gordon of 8296 Wooster Pike, a former resident of Miami Township spoke in support of the project
Chairperson Uecker asked for comments from Mr. Larry Fronk, Miami Township Planner.
Mr. Fronk presented his review and recommendation to approve the application.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to close the Public portion of the meeting. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The Trustees discussed several problems they had with approving the application including the density of the project and whether it was a proper use of the property. Mr. Gehrua addressed the questions raised by the Trustees. After a lengthy discussion, Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to modify the recommendation of the Rural Zoning Commission and approve the RPUD as modified - with a five foot strip being B-2 and that the walkway be not just ADA accessible to the Brisben property but also that a disabled individual sign off on the architectural review of that walkway. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
ZONING CASE # 441 - NEW ZONING DISTRICT - "MU" MIXED USE INSTITUTIONAL
Chairperson Uecker opened the Public Hearing of Zoning Case # 441- Request for approval of a text change to add a Mixed Use zone to the Miami Township Zoning ordinance.
Mr. Ferry read the notice of public hearing.
Mr. Ferry read an approval of the change by the Clermont County Department of Community Planning and Development.
Mr. Larry Fronk presented the reasons for adding a Mixed Use "MU" zone to the Township. The purpose of the district is to provide for a variety of land uses at appropriate locations that support and complement the objective of providing conference, retreat and educational/religious/cultural/ charitable programs by a not for profit organization including a provision for agricultural, conference/educational/office, residential, retail and recreational uses.
Chairperson Uecker asked Mr. Ferry to read any correspondence relative to this case. There was no correspondence received.
Chairperson Uecker asked if there was any public comment. Ms. Suzanne Morand representing Grailville stated her support for the proposed change.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to close the Public portion of the meeting. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the recommendation of the Rural Zoning Commission creating a new zoning district "MU" Mixed Use, Institutional. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G)(4). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to move the May 18th Trustee meeting to May 17th at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic building . Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:50 PM.
ATTEST: ______________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson