Mrs. Gowdy asked if there were more rentals on Irving Avenue.

Mr. Kroger shared that there are rentals on Irving Avenue, but there is a good mixture of both.

Mr. Klopsch shared that he lives on Volusia Avenue. From personal experience, he’s witnessed a quieter and calmer Irving Avenue than in the past. He also noted that he has not seen too many scooters. They shut down when they get into Oakwood due to geofencing technology.

Mr. Aidt asked if the Routsong Retail Center is fully leased.

Mr. Kroger answered yes.

The Planning Commission did not have any further questions for Mr. Kroger. Mr. Aidt opened the public hearing.

David Pierce, Esq. with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. introduced Insomnia Cookies Assistant Store Manager for Oakwood Alexa Parson, Insomnia Cookies General Manager Charles McVicker, and his colleague Sarah Sparks, Esq. from Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.

Mrs. Sparks referenced a PowerPoint presentation and shared the following: Insomnia Cookies was founded in 2003 by a University of Pennsylvania student. The bakeries are located in areas near universities and colleges to not only cater to college students but also provide the late-night cravings that young people usually have, especially when they are studying. The bakeries serve warm cookies, ice cream, brownies, and other desserts until 1 a.m. or later. There are over 223 bakeries across the United States with 14 bakeries in Ohio. Insomnia Cookies partners with many national and local chapters of non-profit organizations including the American Red Cross, Campus Pride, Alex’s Lemonade, NAACP, and more. Insomnia Cookies is proud of its commitment to the Oakwood community. Insomnia Cookies joined the Kettering Moraine Oakwood Chamber of Commerce, partners with Wright Memorial Library, provides donations to the Shroyer Road Baptist Church, supports Oakwood Schools, and participates in the City of Oakwood Family Fall Festival and Ice Cream Social. Mrs. Sparks closed her comments by sharing that the Oakwood store has turned away customers at 11 p.m. so they are missing out on sales during this time. She feels that this request meets the regulations for a special use permit and being open until midnight will help their business.

Mrs. Gowdy asked if the customers who are turned away at 11 p.m. use delivery services.

Ms. Parson opined that the customers more than likely get upset and do not want the cookies at that point.

Mrs. Gowdy asked if the business is attracting mostly college students and/or high school students.

Ms. Parsons shared that their customers are of all ages.

Mr. Lauterbach asked how many delivery cars are used.

Mr. McVicker shared that there are typically no more than two drivers on duty.

Mrs. Gowdy asked how many deliveries are made from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Mr. McVicker explained that most of the business is after 5 p.m. The deliveries range anywhere from 20-50 deliveries during the 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. timeframe.