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Staff reported the garage was originally built in 1976 with the intent of residential use above it; a 1992 variance addressed reduced rear-yard setbacks. The proposed new lot meets the R-3 small-lot minimum lot size of 3,500 square feet (proposed lot 3,556 sq ft) and falls below the lot-coverage limit (about 32%). The proposed living areas exceed the minimum floor area for two-story units (1,150 sq ft reported vs. 1,000 sq ft minimum). However, because the newly split parcel would front on Heard Avenue, the proposed four off-street parking spaces would be in the parcel's required front yard, which the code prohibits; staff recommended approval conditioned on the applicant receiving the necessary parking variance.

Weinberg told the commission there is an existing sewer and a water line has been extended to the garage; he said he had not yet decided to proceed immediately with conversion but had prepared utility connections. The proposal includes adding three parking spaces north of the primary building and one along the side; commissioners discussed parking dimensions, tight clearances on Heard Avenue and the possibility of angled parking to improve maneuverability. Commissioners noted that several similar accessory buildings and garages exist in the neighborhood and that the structure had prior approvals for residential use.

A motion to approve CU-03-2025 with the condition that the applicant obtain the variance for parking in the required front yard passed on a roll-call vote recorded in the transcript: Ms. Schroeder, aye; Mr. Klinger, aye; Rob Martin, aye; Mr. Chumbley (recorded as the lone no), no. The commission recorded the approval by a 3–1 vote.

The applicant must secure the parking variance and any construction permits before converting the garage to a duplex.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Findlay City Planning Commission 2/20/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Commission approved CU-03-2025 to split the parcel and convert a four-car garage behind 501–503 West Lincoln Street into a duplex, subject to obtaining a variance for parking in the required front yard; vote was 3–1.","taxTitle","Findlay City, Hancock County , Ohio","taxId",52832,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6319275,"Commission approves conditional use for duplex at 1219 Fox Street with alley and sidewalk conditions",433,1447000,1880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2363007-fd2e7daf4350cd5c8d38b78d83c964d8&start=1447&end=1880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2363007-fd2e7daf4350cd5c8d38b78d83c964d8/thumbnail_1447000.jpg","/articles/6319275/Findlay-City/Hancock-County/Ohio/Commission-approves-conditional-use-for-duplex-at-1219-Fox-Street-with-alley-and-sidewalk-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6319275-8e7339b0b7e697b7e898067a4fc8a259/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153304&Signature=evADxwDGCMIhRi0AlRQucYrOWdHd63Uhg5xlQGjiya~bR-L173C5Z4DS4tCp~IVlmmkxR2BQC9Tyw9L~3k-SKT4Hg5~HAFVAODtRbB38FSCLMlqFabU5wgQNGBeL45MmWdQPYo6rtd~RMvuvmiM2DO7~vFZq3H1~KB64qJgSimUC1O6AwmKlALwRk1UI0MlUJNdq1YIAez3ibUIy4I2oze0DuS2Q3YW5HMcUgn96uHAOapqgVAfFKxT-46jiEb~BNn7w-dZTjLfW5NCQRnCNodSQl05opCF2f9-EHh7E3x9AV7It8BfbL3--TLok-u6RX8UCI9hBA9-T4JTPvtVRdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Findlay Planning Commission on Feb. 13 approved conditional-use application CU-02-2025 submitted by Brad Brogan to construct a duplex at 1219 Fox Street, subject to conditions that the applicant pave the unimproved east–west alley from Fox Street to the rear of his properties (extent to be determined with staff) and align the sidewalk to match the neighborhood pattern.

Staff said Brogan purchased two adjacent small lots, merged them and proposed a duplex that would meet R-3 small-lot residential setback requirements. The property and surrounding area include R-3 and R-4 zoning and are not in the 100-year floodplain. The proposal provides a rear parking lot that ties into parking on properties to the south and would provide six parking spaces for tenants and visitors. Staff recommended approval conditional on paving the alley and matching existing sidewalk location to adjacent properties.

Commission members noted the submitted elevations show a two-story duplex and emphasized the conditional use should be limited to a duplex as applied for. Commissioners also discussed cross-access easements to the properties to the south; the applicant indicated he intended to record cross-access covenants so the parking arrangement would persist if properties were later sold. Engineering staff said they would work with the property owner on sidewalk and alley improvements; fire prevention had no comment.

A motion to approve CU-02-2025 with staff-recommended conditions passed by recorded vote. The transcript records the motion and a roll-call vote in favor of approval.","The Planning Commission approved Brad Brogan's conditional-use application to construct a duplex at 1219 Fox Street, conditioning approval on paving an east–west alley and matching sidewalk alignment to the neighborhood.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6319278,"Planning Commission approves site plan for Belts Home Services expansion with conditions",809,621000,1430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2363007-fd2e7daf4350cd5c8d38b78d83c964d8&start=621&end=1430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2363007-fd2e7daf4350cd5c8d38b78d83c964d8/thumbnail_621000.jpg","/articles/6319278/Findlay-City/Hancock-County/Ohio/Planning-Commission-approves-site-plan-for-Belts-Home-Services-expansion-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6319278-8b00d42e4fdda0b409416f553693cdbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153304&Signature=Eq6~QOXnhbf8Hg3iM8fT7aVFiD~Lg2wFriSHNNh8UP29a3wlZjrroibLf4IuWeUemddym9wTMdOhqROCktNMdttqfckX0il9honCj8klV8510uXR--azIBaUUR5iNcKOww~ivyzUVL~jZA3A2UC3D8MKa0EbDYexEQ7ygMTt6KzvJtZ9HQeLUPH78TkxUwvRa~HldCjELeCM~9uilH64sZ6jrYINfN5HE3RpC4vLx7uhFoub~3oD626qNOgQlBdZwKUZQlsnTGFpDSgXyPQ-ENrMAgrHO4TPHeL46fdAXEyHES62AdiEjN5kMsYhyhM~6KwG-A1RjIaYn6mNppLhQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Findlay Planning Commission on Feb. 13 approved site-plan review SP-02-2025 for a proposed expansion of Belts Home Services at 350 Emma Street, with conditions addressing refuse and recycling enclosures, curb-cut permits and coordination with engineering on access width.

CPC staff said the project would add a 1,692-square-foot shop to the north of the existing building and a 2,003-square-foot office addition on the east side. The property is zoned C-2 General Commercial and is surrounded by a mix of C-2 and I-1 Light Industrial zoning; the site is not in a 100-year floodplain. Staff noted the proposed elevations comply with height and architectural standards. No changes to most on-site pavement were proposed; the applicant submitted an updated striping plan that shows 62 parking spaces on site and added foundation plantings and five new trees along the north parking lot.

Staff raised two site constraints: recycling-storage units in the street-side yard setback and the dumpster enclosure location. Staff recommended approval conditioned on obtaining variances if the recycling or dumpster locations remain in required setbacks; the applicant said they were working with AEP and easement language to locate the containers in a way that resolves the issue without a variance. City engineering staff said sanitary service would be extended but water service would not, and that the applicant must obtain a curb-cut permit before construction. Fire prevention staff reported no objections but reminded the applicant to obtain required construction permits.

Commission discussion covered number of company vehicles and parking demand, the location and access for refuse removal, landscaping along the motel to the north, and the drive approach off Endless Street. Commissioners asked the applicant to coordinate with engineering and zoning to reduce the front access width as practicable and to ensure parking layout accommodates suppliers' delivery vehicles.

A motion to approve SP-02-2025 with the condition that the applicant work with engineering and zoning on dumpster/recycling container locations and on access/curb-cut details passed by roll-call vote. The vote recorded in the transcript: Rob Martin, aye; Mr. Chombly, aye; Ms. Schroeder, aye; Mr. Klinger, aye.

The approval allows the applicant to proceed after satisfying the stated conditions and obtaining any required variances or permits.","The Planning Commission approved site-plan SP-02-2025 for Belts Home Services at 350 Emma Street, subject to coordination on dumpster/recycling locations, curb-cut permits and engineering approval of access width.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6319282,"Planning Commission reopens alley-vacation request as county staff weigh withdrawing application",156,224000,380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2363007-fd2e7daf4350cd5c8d38b78d83c964d8&start=224&end=380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2363007-fd2e7daf4350cd5c8d38b78d83c964d8/thumbnail_224000.jpg","/articles/6319282/Findlay-City/Hancock-County/Ohio/Planning-Commission-reopens-alley-vacation-request-as-county-staff-weigh-withdrawing-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6319282-3274867bf81004a87c25d06ce7a6cd0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153304&Signature=AFl2GL2bamOVhrArl~vG-tcF~cNChMfQhvy6qUWEEfw9XO3~fM8qQc7uWbt1oOiP-QJRZ-1kWjglwge7tGoRDvCdMOrpayIFv1stH1wP5ZBDKehO76g507hjySmN4we0ELY04a7dbNDrJBZ~eIcv~4EFqEIKsvSN9hArzjKM8i0tZx~Pgt42FhDM5NJPeQn7Y4pq1f7tTxQF~fIcbIUdk0TxiFdhZXPYAh0os-x8MlCTHbQxHmSt2q0hVpEKKi5uHHE80Oz6SLlq-G36YxCXRIqs2Dg6WWpvic74JA~Nos2G8oE-JzivoUqc0Uyj22~qwv0Jvqzg-InsgDcIjYP3nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Findlay Planning Commission on Feb. 13 voted to untable application AV062024, filed by the Hancock County Commissioners to vacate the eastern 200 linear feet of an east–west alley between South Croix (Corey) Street and the north–south alley between West Main Cross and Crawford Street.

Commission members said the application should be reconsidered in light of separate discussions about limiting public access on Corey Street. County and city safety staff told the commission that ongoing traffic-commission conversations and multi-agency talks about potential changes to Corey Street—e.g., restricted access or a trial closure—affect the alley's future use and suggested the applicant withdraw the vacation request until those discussions are resolved.

County and safety-service representatives described a proposal discussed at the traffic commission to keep the alley open generally for safety-service access but to install a movable gate on the alley's west side to create a secure passage for inmate transport between the jail and the judicial building when needed. They said the gate could be closed at certain times for security and opened otherwise to allow access for Findlay Police and other safety-service agencies.

City engineering staff agreed the character of the area would change depending on whether Cory/Corey Street (transcript uses both spellings) were closed to public traffic; a permanent closure could make a gate effectively closed during the day, which would reduce public access regardless of whether the alley had been vacated. Engineering staff suggested the county consider withdrawing the vacation application and resubmitting later if and when decisions about Corey Street become final, noting that denial would more permanently bar future reapplication.

No formal vote to withdraw AV062024 was recorded in the transcript. The commission had earlier approved a motion to untable the application and then conducted the discussion. The transcript records the untable motion being made and seconded and the chair stating that the item was back on the agenda, but no roll-call tally for the untable appeared in the record.

The commission and county representatives agreed to continue interagency communication. County staff said they would coordinate with safety services and other agencies and consider withdrawing the application to give time for the Corey Street discussions to conclude.

The commission took no final action to vacate the alley during the Feb. 13 meeting; the item remains off a permanent decision pending further interagency coordination or a possible withdrawal and future resubmittal by Hancock County.

For reference: agenda item AV062024 (Hancock County Commissioners), discussion occurred during the commission's old-business portion and concluded with direction to continue coordination among the county, safety services and city staff.","The City of Findlay Planning Commission untabled an alley vacation application filed by the Hancock County Commissioners but heard county and city staff urge withdrawal or delay while related changes to Corey Street are considered.","actionData","errors"]

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