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Oakwood, Ohio
April 1, 2026

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 Ms. Katie Vavro, the Planning and Zoning Administrative Assistant, 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. AARON FINLEY PRESENT
  • MR. STEVE BYINGTON PRESENT

Officers of the city present were the following:

  • Mrs. Sarah Valentin, Building Commissioner
  • Mr. Robert F. Jacques, City Attorney
  • Mr. Chris Kuzma, City Engineer

The following visitors were present:

  • Jerad Barnett, Russell Total Wealth and Wellness
  • Samantha McCoy, Russell Total Wealth and Wellness
  • Marietta Orlowski, 205 Pointe Oakwood Way
  • Garrett Orlowski, 205 Pointe Oakwood Way
  • Paul Bohannon, 204 Pointe Oakwood Way
  • Jeff Lanning, 619 Woods Road
  • Carol Nevins, 25 E. Schantz Avenue
  • Healy Jackson, 118 Lonsdale Avenue
  • Beth Byington, 24 W. Schantz Avenue

Mr. Aidt called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Jacques introduced new Planning Commission member, Mr. Aaron Finley. Mr. Jacques stated orientation was completed last week and spoke about Mr. Finley’s background with planning and development.

Mr. Aidt asked if there were any questions or concerns with the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting. There being none, it was moved by Mrs. Gowdy and seconded by Mr. Byington 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 of the motion, the same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

Mr. Byington recused himself as he resides near Russell Total Wealth and Wellness. Mr. Aidt accepted his recusal. Mr. Byington then left the dais and was seated in the audience.

Mr. Aidt provided an overview of the meeting agenda and reviewed the meeting procedure with all in attendance. He then invited Mrs. Valentin to present the staff report for Application 26-2.

Mrs. Valentin shared that Application 26-2 was filed by Jerad Barnett on behalf of Russell Total Wealth and Wellness to amend the current Sugar Camp/Pointe Oakwood Master Plan for the