Oakwood, Ohio

March 6, 2024

The Planning Commission of the city of Oakwood met in regular session at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the city of Oakwood, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419.

The Chair, Mr. Andy Aidt, presided and the Clerk, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded.

Upon call of the roll, the following members responded to their names:

MR. ANDREW AIDT PRESENT

MRS. HARRISON GOWDY PRESENT

MR. GREG LAUTERBACH PRESENT

MR. KEVIN HILL PRESENT

MR. STEVE BYINGTON PRESENT

Officers of the city present were the following:

Mr. Norbert S. Klopsch, City Manager
Mr. Robert F. Jacques, City Attorney
Mr. Ethan M. Kroger, Planning & Zoning Manager

The following visitors were present:

Sarah Sparks, Esq., Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. on behalf of Insomnia Cookies
David Pierce, Esq., Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. on behalf of Insomnia Cookies
Alexa Parson, Insomnia Cookies
Charles McVicker, Insomnia Cookies

There were no Zoom visitors in attendance.

Mr. Klopsch explained that City Council members are assigned to several committees of Council that meet as needed to discuss various topics. Healy Jackson’s election to City Council left a vacancy on the Planning Commission that was filled by Kevin Hill. Mr. Klopsch introduced Kevin Hill and welcomed him to the Planning Commission. He then highlighted the careers and experience of all members on the Planning Commission.

Mr. Aidt conducted a brief organizational meeting to select the chair and vice chair for 2024. Mrs. Gowdy moved to retain Mr. Aidt as chair, seconded by Mr. Lauterbach. Upon a viva voce vote on the question, the motion passed unanimously and it was so ordered. Mr. Byington moved to retain Mrs. Gowdy as vice chair, seconded by Mr. Aidt. Upon a viva voce vote on the question, the motion passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

Mr. Aidt asked if there were any questions or concerns with the minutes from the December 6, 2023 meeting. There being none, it was moved by Mr. Aidt and seconded by Mrs. Gowdy that the minutes be approved as submitted and the reading thereof be dispensed with at this session. Upon a viva voce vote on the question, the motion passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

Mr. Aidt provided an overview of the meeting agenda and reviewed the meeting procedure with all in attendance. He then invited Mr. Jacques to present the staff report for Application 24-1.

Mr. Jacques explained that city staff is proposing to amend the text of the Zoning Code in two regards, both of which involve sign regulations under Title 12. The Planning Commission reviews text amendments and then adopts findings of fact and recommends approval or denial of the proposed amendment to City Council. City Council will then hold a public hearing and be the deciding body.

The first proposed amendment is for an existing exemption under Section 1201.03(B), Exempt